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Marlin Model 30AS. 30-30. Iron sights. Killed my first deer with it in 1986

Sako 06. I didn't deer hunt until I was in my 20s. Killed my first deer and biggest with it.

My Grandpas Marlin 336 in 35 Rem. Killed a spike in Pennsylvania in 1968.
I am still proud of that one.

modle 93 spanish 7x57 sporterized

Browning A-bolt 270win.


Josh

Savage 110 243 Winchester 1966

I love this topic. Mine was a Savage model 325-C in 30-30.

I know that's all you asked for but I like talking about it so here is a bit more info. My dad traded a Stevens 311 shotgun for it to his old boss. My dad never hunted birds so I don't even know why he had it. I was 12 years old but didn't hunt with it until I was 13. I killed my first 6 mule deer, two does and four bucks, with this rifle with open sights and whatever 170 grain bullets I happened to buy.

The rifle is incredibly accurate even with open sights. I used to go to the local shooting range once a year right before the hunting season because that's how my dad did things. I remember with open sights shooting 10-20 rounds up each time at one target. I always sighted 2 inches high at 100 yards and all rounds were usually in about 1.5-2 inches. I remember wondering what the problem was with all the guys at the range with brand new fancy rifles and big scopes with rounds all over the targets...

I shot Winchester, Federal and Remington 170 grain loads through it but liked the Remington's the best for the cheesy reason that I liked the looks of the round nose bullet better than the flat points.... Still have the rifle and haven't shot it in forever. Keep saying I'm going to take it hunting again someday, it's been over 20 years, still has the open sights.

When I was 14 my crazy uncle confvinced me to let him help me refinish it so it ended up with a crude drawing of an elk on one side and a grizzly on the other side as well as a gold trigger and bolt..... I think someday I'm going to fix that and take it back to the way it was.

I'm done rambling, again, fun subject.

Marlin 336 .30-30 made in 1953. It belonged to my Grandpa and I take at least one deer every year with it.

HVA light wt. full stocked 243, ruin't me for life, still have it after 48 years-Muddy

Used the old Mod.98 that Grandpa bought for Dad when he was 14. Cut down stock, military irons, 8x57. Barrel gave up on 'er when I was 19 and I bought a Century Arms M98 in 30-06. Dad still has the old 98, I sent it out when I was 20 and had it rebarreled in 8mm Gibbs for his birthday.

a cut down jap 99 rechambered to 30/06 shot a small spike mule deer and alots of jackrabbits

Browning BAR in .270 Win

1917 sporterized enfield. Cartridge caliber 30 model 1906

Stuffed full of 180 gr. core-lokt rnsp ammo.

Ruger round top model 77 chambered in 257 Roberts. Still hunt with it 40 years later.

Savage 99 Model F in 300 Savage, made in 1955. Killed a boat load of Michigan Whitetails with that rifle. Still using it today. Shot a beautiful 9 point (should have been a 10 point) last November in Northern Michigan. Best buck that had been shot in the last ten to twelve years. Light and fast with great knock down poower.

Winchester 94 32spcl. many cali black tails and a few mulies. traded it for a ruger single six. traded the single six for a 56 chevy. wish I hade all three back. good memories. some really good memories from the back seat of the chevy!

Pre Mil Savage model 99c in .308 !

Still use it today.

Got a bull moose with the old gal last season.

Used a .243 for my buck & doe, last year.

Model 94 30-30. Still my favorite under 100 yards. Bad medicine for deer, standing or moving. I have filled many a freezer with it.

Savage model 1899 take-down in 250-3000. Still have it.

Some Spanish military 308. Kicked like a mule and I missed 3 deer with the crappy loose iron sights. I wedged pieces of aluminum can on both sides of the rear sight to keep it still. I think it cost $60 and I got a Remington 700 when I saved up a couple years later.