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bayou_buckslayer 12-21-2007 02:12 PM

What gun do you prefer?
 
What gun do you prefer> i aint gonna say what time of brand like winchester, exc.......just the modle of gun 308!

DannyD 12-21-2007 02:41 PM

RE: What gun do you prefer?
 
model 700

Sureisaniceskimask 12-21-2007 02:48 PM

RE: What gun do you prefer?
 
.308 all day long. I've never shot a deer with anything but a .308 and I've also never had a deer go more than 20 yards after being shot. :D

r33h 12-21-2007 03:01 PM

RE: What gun do you prefer?
 
I use a .270 with a Nikon buckmaster 3-9X40 scope

matters 12-21-2007 04:16 PM

RE: What gun do you prefer?
 
Remington 700 SS .300 win mag

boss400 12-21-2007 04:30 PM

RE: What gun do you prefer?
 
Browning BAR markII safari 30-06 3x9x40 browning scope

MOhunter46 12-21-2007 05:12 PM

RE: What gun do you prefer?
 
I use an old Marlin 30-30. I love that gun.

northernedge 12-21-2007 05:21 PM

RE: What gun do you prefer?
 
I just got a 308 to go with my 30-30 and 30.06. Now i have to many to pick from.

Carpmaster 12-21-2007 05:39 PM

RE: What gun do you prefer?
 
My favorite rifle is a tie betweenmy 98 mauser 8x57 and my model 88 Win in 308....

JagMagMan 12-21-2007 05:47 PM

RE: What gun do you prefer?
 
.308 is my first choice and favorite caliber! Thats not saying I don't like others, the .243 and 7MM RM rank pretty close!

botechboy 12-21-2007 06:08 PM

RE: What gun do you prefer?
 
I let my 9 yr old use my 25-06 I just take the Bow , but thats what i used before he came of age

psychobubba 12-21-2007 07:16 PM

RE: What gun do you prefer?
 
50 cal 130 gr. powder 300 gr. 45 with sabot

Arrowmaster 12-21-2007 07:37 PM

RE: What gun do you prefer?
 
Thompson center 50 cal Hawken

4 Buck 12-21-2007 07:44 PM

RE: What gun do you prefer?
 
.270 in model 700

glockman55 12-21-2007 08:21 PM

RE: What gun do you prefer?
 
Savage mod. 116, 7mm, mag. Leupold vari-x III, 4.5X14X50,

thomasbolton 12-21-2007 08:21 PM

RE: What gun do you prefer?
 
i say that the 243 is better cause it will get the job done and it is light weight

JimPic 12-22-2007 01:56 AM

RE: What gun do you prefer?
 
Browning A-Bolt 7mm-08

stretch56 12-22-2007 04:54 AM

RE: What gun do you prefer?
 
50 cal. Knight muzzle loader

srwshooter 12-22-2007 06:36 AM

RE: What gun do you prefer?
 
i deer hunt with a 270win mostly

tikka t3 270win
rem 700 270win
savage 11 7mm
tc triumph 50cal
cva hunterbolt 50cal.

Warkie 12-22-2007 06:47 AM

RE: What gun do you prefer?
 
270Win Remington 7600
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Paul L Mohr 12-22-2007 07:45 AM

RE: What gun do you prefer?
 
What gun do I prefer, or what can gun can I use, there is a big difference.

I would prefer any centerfire over the shotgun and muzzle loader I am force by law to use.

Paul

BTBowhunter 12-22-2007 07:51 AM

RE: What gun do you prefer?
 
My favorite gun is a bow;)

270 bdl 12-22-2007 05:19 PM

RE: What gun do you prefer?
 
270 remington model 700.

Sureisaniceskimask 12-22-2007 08:56 PM

RE: What gun do you prefer?
 
I think this thread really demonstrates the old saying "different strokes for different folks." :D

buck_hunter_87 12-22-2007 09:19 PM

RE: What gun do you prefer?
 
the new inline muzzle loaders .50 cal thompson center or new remington genisis

huntingangler.com 12-23-2007 10:15 AM

RE: What gun do you prefer?
 
.30-06

jaybird2 12-23-2007 02:04 PM

RE: What gun do you prefer?
 
tikka t3 lite 308 win,browning blr pistol grip 308 win.....what more can i say 308 is my favorite

wcarlile 12-23-2007 02:11 PM

RE: What gun do you prefer?
 
almost any thing in 30-06

wes

ButchA 12-23-2007 02:55 PM

RE: What gun do you prefer?
 
.308 --- for longer range, overlooking fields, and basically, everything that my old .30-30 can't do. The .308 is legendary for its accuracy too. It is my #1 go-to gun.

.30-30 --- for close range, thick woods, heavy brush, etc... Even though the .308 blows it away, there is just something traditional/historical about carrying an open sighted .30-30 in the thick woods.



jbar174 12-23-2007 08:58 PM

RE: What gun do you prefer?
 
Winchester Model 70 30/06topped with a Leupold 3.5x10x50
Preferred ammo: Winchester Supreme 150gr. Ballistic Silvertip


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