Pump action deer rifle
02-18-2005, 03:45 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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Location: Toronto Ontario Canada
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Pump action deer rifle
Heres the scoop; when I carry the iron sighted lever-gun I see deer on the other side of the marsh, when I carry the heavy, scoped bolt gun the deer race past nearby before I can get it off my shoulder.
I'm looking for a happy median, probably .308 with a low power variable scope on see-thru rings. I like the idea of a pump gun for 2 reasons, first because I'm very comfortable with the action and re-aquiring targets (waterfowling), and also becuase I don't yet own a pump rifle.
Who makes a pump that isn't too long or heavy, is very reliable, and will work well wether I'm sitting on a hill or waiting for the doggers to come thru?
I'm looking for a happy median, probably .308 with a low power variable scope on see-thru rings. I like the idea of a pump gun for 2 reasons, first because I'm very comfortable with the action and re-aquiring targets (waterfowling), and also becuase I don't yet own a pump rifle.
Who makes a pump that isn't too long or heavy, is very reliable, and will work well wether I'm sitting on a hill or waiting for the doggers to come thru?
02-18-2005, 05:17 PM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: west central wi USA
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RE: Pump action deer rifle
Remington, of course makes the pump action rifle that the rest are compared to. They make a carbine with an 18.5" barrel and a rifle with a 22" tube. They are fairly accurate and dependable.
My one bit of advise, though, would be to forget the see-through scope mounts. Mount a low powered (1.5x5 or 2x6) scope so that you're looking through it when the gun comes up. Otherwise, the act of trying to decide whether to use the sights or the scope in a split second will loose you a deer or two. High mounts usually force you to bring your face off the stock a little. In my opinion, you are better off learning to use one sighting system well. One less thing to think about when you are excited to begin with.
My one bit of advise, though, would be to forget the see-through scope mounts. Mount a low powered (1.5x5 or 2x6) scope so that you're looking through it when the gun comes up. Otherwise, the act of trying to decide whether to use the sights or the scope in a split second will loose you a deer or two. High mounts usually force you to bring your face off the stock a little. In my opinion, you are better off learning to use one sighting system well. One less thing to think about when you are excited to begin with.
02-18-2005, 05:29 PM
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Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Rocky Mtn. Hse. Alberta
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RE: Pump action deer rifle
I have a Rem. 7600 in .35 whelen but the deer I have shot with factory 250 grain bullets have not died well. If I handloaded some fast opening Nosler balistic tips it may work better. However I recently got a Savage 99 in .300 sav. and used it to take a bull moose a white-tail doe and two wolves. I like it a lot as my fast handling bush gun. In the mountains or prairie I use a long barreled bolt action.
Robin
Robin
02-18-2005, 06:10 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Adirondacks, New York
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RE: Pump action deer rifle
ORIGINAL: Wingbone
Remington, of course makes the pump action rifle that the rest are compared to. They make a carbine with an 18.5" barrel and a rifle with a 22" tube. They are fairly accurate and dependable.
My one bit of advise, though, would be to forget the see-through scope mounts. Mount a low powered (1.5x5 or 2x6) scope so that you're looking through it when the gun comes up. Otherwise, the act of trying to decide whether to use the sights or the scope in a split second will loose you a deer or two. High mounts usually force you to bring your face off the stock a little. In my opinion, you are better off learning to use one sighting system well. One less thing to think about when you are excited to begin with.
Remington, of course makes the pump action rifle that the rest are compared to. They make a carbine with an 18.5" barrel and a rifle with a 22" tube. They are fairly accurate and dependable.
My one bit of advise, though, would be to forget the see-through scope mounts. Mount a low powered (1.5x5 or 2x6) scope so that you're looking through it when the gun comes up. Otherwise, the act of trying to decide whether to use the sights or the scope in a split second will loose you a deer or two. High mounts usually force you to bring your face off the stock a little. In my opinion, you are better off learning to use one sighting system well. One less thing to think about when you are excited to begin with.
Mr. .45-70
02-18-2005, 07:30 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Rocky Top Tennessee
Posts: 683
RE: Pump action deer rifle
ORIGINAL: James B
I am not aware of anyone bur Remington who currently makes a high power pump action rifle. However it a good one.
I am not aware of anyone bur Remington who currently makes a high power pump action rifle. However it a good one.
I"m still lookin' for a Savage 170 in 35 Remington.
02-18-2005, 08:10 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Southern California
Posts: 323
RE: Pump action deer rifle
I recommend that you avoid se through mounts. I had them on my Remington 742 for 20 years and hated them. They placed the scope too high and they were aluminum. The screws would not stay tight even with Loctite. I replaced them with steel Leupold mounts last year and the difference is amazing. You can torque the screws pretty tight without worrying about stripping the threads.