Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Hunting Rifles Suggestions for a Take-down deer rifle.

Hi all,
Figured I would ask here instead of researching it thru Google. I'm in need of a take-down deer rifle that I can throw in the panniers of my dual-sport, also called enduro motorcycle. Caliber is not a big deal, as long as I can shoot to 250 yards, something from 250 savage to 270, although a 7mm-08 or 6.5 creedmoor I would consider ideal.

Don't want to use a scabbard, as I don't want to draw attention to it while I'm on the highway. I've considered the Winchester Trail End 30-30 Model 94, but would like something with more range. I use to have BLR in 308, & shot a lot of game with it, but I always felt it a tad clunky, so not interested in it.

The country I hunt in is a very mixed bag. Sometimes in the forest, a 25 yard shot would be considered long, but up on an open ridge a 300 yard shot is possible. A good deal of terrain relief exists, with some very steep areas.

Don't care if it's single shot, lever-action, bolt, ... just want something that I can take-down & reassemble in a few minutes.

Thanks for your thoughts & experience.

How 'bout a Thompson Encore? You can get a stainless/synthetic in 7-08.

http://www.tcarms.com/firearms/encore.php

Blaser K95

A well bedded bolt action rifle re-assembles very well, especially if you didn't mind carrying a torque screwdriver to ensure everything is tightened the same....but if you follow the same procedure you'll be pretty close with a regular one.

That's how I'd roll. I'd also have it in a glass stock, no need for wood here.

Blaser K95 or R8.

On the lower cost side, TC Contender/Encore. Just remove the stock and you don't have to disassemble the action.

AR-10 or Remington R-25. In 243,7-08, or 308

RRA LAR 6.8 would be fun and use full.

The barrels come off the Blaser R-93 & R-8, but the forearm doesn't remove readily. You are left with a package much like an 870 pump shotgun. I think that is longer than you want.

The Blaser and Merkel single shots would be ideal, provided you can stand the tariff. T-C is the economical way to go. Custom take down bolt guns also are available, but with a price! If you can stand UGLY, H&R makes singles in most calibers and they have a reputation for shooting.

I keep a TC carbine, just because I like takedowns, but I find it kind of unwieldy because of the grip shape. If you can live with other calibers, Savage 99 TDs were made in .250 & .300, and some others. Those I have played with were accurate enough. Winchester/Browningmade some 1885 single shots inTD? They still may do so.

What this country needs is a stylish (read classic appearing) break apart single with a popular price in a nice selection of calibers.

Good luck in your quest. Jack

Remington m14 or m141 would be very easy to take down. Pretty much the same type of cartridges as a take down Win m94 though.

So, do you plan on taking that moose home on your motorcycle? Picture's please! lol

I would go with a Blaser K95 with the 18-1/2" barrel.

If you want keep the budget down I would go with a TC single shot with a folding stock. I have a Contender set with 16-1/2" barrels in 22 Hornet, 35 Remington, and 45-70. It fits folded well in a simple back pack. You simply unfold and it is ready to go.

I have shot quite a few turkeys with the 22 Hornet in the fall to serve turkey nuggets and gravy for breakfast on deer hunting trips.

The Choate folding stock for the Encore or Contender would be ideal IMO. The Encore gives you near unlimited cartridge options with the option of carrying a second barrel for even greater versatility.

Even a large Denali pannier would be limited in space to hold a sporter sized barreled action. Not sure you'd fit anything much bigger than a small 2pc carbine, if that would even fit the box.

If you didn't want to mount a proper rifle case, why not shorten your range and carry a dedicated hunting handgun. Would better fit a small space and leave you more room to pack boned out meat.

I like this idea of the R-25 in 7-08mm. How difficult is it to break down & reassemble?

Also, like all the other ideas as well, keep 'em coming. Thanks

Think small deer & deboning instead.

Perhaps something like a Ruger compact in 308? Properly bedded and torqued it should return to zero - certainly at least close enough for a 300yd shot.

http://ruger.com/products/m77HawkeyeLaminateCompact/specSheets/17110.html

David

Kel-tec SU-16

Go vintage.. find a nice old Savage that's d&t for a scope and the price is reasonable.

In 250-3000 (aka 250 Savage), easy to find one in 300 Savage also:



Another sample in 300 Savage that's taken down:

Interesting thread. I've pondered this topic myself and considered a 7-30 Waters on a G1 or G2 Contender Carbine (21 inch bbl). Maybe the 7-30 Improved?

Maybe even custom built (Bullberry)?, but the lightest weight possible and 21-22inches.

My goal is for a possible ltwt mule deer rifle to 200yds or so,
that would fit in or on a backpack.

Bullets between 120 and 140 grains, 2600-2700fps .....