My first deer rifle was a Remington M742 in 308. It worked fine. I sold it, and bought a Remington 700 in 25-06, as I was then shooting woodchucks and deer. It worked fine on both. I liked it especially when I sniped deer across a field, but didn't like it as much when sitting in a tree stand or still hunting. Next came my Remington Model 7 in 7mm-08, the original style with 18-1/2" barrel and walnut stock. I still think it's about the perfect woods rifle, but would reach for a 270 if I had to hunt open fields again. Of course, now I have a selection of rifles to choose from....
