I need advice on my first deer rifle
01-25-2009, 05:30 PM
#31
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Huntin' In Colorado
Posts: 2,910
RE: I need advice on my first deer rifle
Go for the Savage .270. Great for deer, good enough for elk or moose. (if you ever decide to hunt them) Federal came out with a 100 grain shell that shoots just as flat or fast as any factory 22.250 shell out there. It may not be that fur friendly but it will do the job. However,if you are just going to hunt deer and smaller, the .243 would probably be the best gun of choice. JMO! Let us know what you decide.
01-29-2009, 12:20 PM
#33
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 295
RE: I need advice on my first deer rifle
What I was trying to say is, that this scope at 75$ is the best scope deal Ive seen in a while, and IMO, is comparable w/ many scopes in 200$ range! Throw it on a 300$ wood accutrigger savage , mossberg atr or marlin xl7 and youll have a darn good rig for 400$!
01-31-2009, 04:37 PM
#36
Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Mich
Posts: 652
RE: I need advice on my first deer rifle
You can't go wrong with the Savage, I have two, one is the Mod. 116, in 7mm.mag, and the other is the mod. 111, .270package scope deal like your thinking about. They come with a Simmons 3X9X40, 8 point scope. Low end but work fine until you might want to up grade. If you go with this one, make sure you re-tighten all the screws on the scope/mount. Mine were loose, I changed the two piece base to a one piece and noticed they were loose. For the base screws I put some loctite on them. I plan on replacing my scope but like I said it should work ok if you don't. Good Luck
02-02-2009, 12:32 PM
#37
Typical Buck
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: SE Wisc
Posts: 677
RE: I need advice on my first deer rifle
ORIGINAL: DeerandbearhoG
http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=IT9 4630&src=tpMfg
What I was trying to say is, that this scope at 75$ is the best scope deal Ive seen in a while, and IMO, is comparable w/ many scopes in 200$ range! Throw it on a 300$ wood accutrigger savage , mossberg atr or marlin xl7 and youll have a darn good rig for 400$!
http://www.natchezss.com/product.cfm?contentID=productDetail&prodID=IT9 4630&src=tpMfg
What I was trying to say is, that this scope at 75$ is the best scope deal Ive seen in a while, and IMO, is comparable w/ many scopes in 200$ range! Throw it on a 300$ wood accutrigger savage , mossberg atr or marlin xl7 and youll have a darn good rig for 400$!
tell me more about this scope? I have a Win M70 that needs a replacement but don't want to get out of control on the price of a new scope. I got the "package scope" which is a simmons 8 pt. It's time to upgrade but only have $100 or so to spend right now. TELL me more if you would.
02-03-2009, 09:07 AM
#38
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 56
RE: I need advice on my first deer rifle
Dude by a muzzleloader in 50 cal or 45 cal if they have a season for it its a blast and you can increase or lower the powder charge and bullet weight for different animals.I would recomend a CVA or NEF the gun and a good scope all for less than 400.00. Good Luck