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03-04-2002, 11:07 AM
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Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Kerrville, Tx. USA
Posts: 2,722
RE: Deer rifle poll
I would agree with your choice of a 270. You can't buy a finer deer caliber. I have heard good things about both the Ruger and the Browing. Don't know about the Tikka.
I would agree with sour. If you can afford a stainless, go for it. I had to have one reblued one time after a week of wet hunting. It was almost $200
Actually I would recommend a stainless with a BOSS. Pricey, but worth it in the long run. Decisions, decisions!
I would agree with sour. If you can afford a stainless, go for it. I had to have one reblued one time after a week of wet hunting. It was almost $200
Actually I would recommend a stainless with a BOSS. Pricey, but worth it in the long run. Decisions, decisions!
03-04-2002, 11:12 AM
#4
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Northern, VA
Posts: 163
RE: Deer rifle poll
I bought the Sako Tikka bolt action two years ago and I love it. I've killed three deer and one hog. My gun has the synthetic stock, SS barrel & reciever. The action is smooth and easy to work. If your gonna spend big money on the gun, don't skimp on the scope. I've got Leupold 3X9 SS on mine and I had the gun sighted in after just six shots.
03-04-2002, 01:35 PM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Warren PA USA
Posts: 1,512
RE: Deer rifle poll
Those Rugers usually shoot good, but I absolutely hate that "new" safety. The Browning is a quality firearm....I've got a few of them. Accurate and with one of the best factory triggers too.
03-04-2002, 01:48 PM
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: VA, USA
Posts: 3,116
RE: Deer rifle poll
Any of the three would be great choices. I have a synthetic, stainless steel Ruger M77 in 30-06 and I love it. Try them all and get the one that feels the best. If you get the Ruger plan on spending about 35 bucks getting a competent gunsmith to do some trigger work for you.
03-04-2002, 04:46 PM
#7
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Toronto Ontario Canada
Posts: 1,796
RE: Deer rifle poll
I'd go Tikka, my Synthetic/Stainless .308 is a nail driver, action is smooooth, and its a nice looking gun.
The only con that I can think of with the Tikka are the expensive plastic magazines.
The only con that I can think of with the Tikka are the expensive plastic magazines.
03-04-2002, 07:42 PM
#10
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Spokane, WA & King George Va & Andrews AFB, MD
Posts: 2,238
RE: Deer rifle poll
GO FOR THE RUGER M77, I HAVE SEEN THEM IN LEFT HANDED MODELS, I'M LEFT HANDED ALSO, SO THAT IS WHY I WAS LOOKING, THE ONE I SAW WAS A RUGER 300 MAG, LEFTHAND VERSION, INCLUDED SCOPE RINGS FOR 405 BUCKS. I DIDN'T HAVE THE MONEY AT THE TIME BUT THOUGHT IT WAS A GOOD DEAL