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Reading this forum, one might get the impression that you simply cannot hunt successfully without a certain brand and model of rifle and scope. I exclusively muzzle-loaded for deer for about 10 years. When the opportunity presented itself to rifle hunt private land, I decided that a "beater" would be a good idea. 220 bucks for a Mossberg 100-ATR (.270 even), a Weaver Grand Slam 4.75 fixed scope I had lying around, and some Warne rings that were lying around in the same box, and I went hunting. Somehow, despite the obvious disadvantages when compared to all the "better" rifles, scopes, and calibers out there, after shooting at a dozen or so deer, it has yet to miss a deer, or require two shots on one. ![[Linked Image]](http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a507/dhaagensend/DavidsPhone661_zps90d88149.jpg) How can that possibly be??? Do any of you other guys actually go and kill stuff, grill it, and eat it, without using the forum's "preferred" boutique rifle and scope combo? Heck, reading this forum, you'd think shoot'n a deer with a pistol would be dang near impossible.... ![[Linked Image]](http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a507/dhaagensend/DavidsPhone478_zps8c03357f.jpg)
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You could drive a yugo and get where you're going..
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From a few years ago. A Herters mauser action and barrel, mounted in a $27 Flaigs stock�NO scope at all. Hows that for cheap? ![[Linked Image]](http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss45/thmsbrownlee/34990034.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss45/thmsbrownlee/034_34-1.jpg) I dunno who that child is in the pics�.. 
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I like good rifles, and own a few. They're a joy to shoot, handle, and load for.
I do most of my hunting with an open-sighted muzzleloader though. Max range is not much more than 100 yards. I just like to hunt in September, especially elk.
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I dunno who that child is in the pics�.. Must've been a long time ago. A really long time........
A wise man is frequently humbled.
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I think I put $200 in this Interarms '06 then another $100 on a used scope for my wife to use.She has killed more game than EHD with it� ![[Linked Image]](http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss45/thmsbrownlee/009_9-1.jpg)
"...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe
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I dunno who that child is in the pics�.. Must've been a long time ago. A really long time........ We had color film, at least.  So Go GFY
Last edited by ingwe; 08/31/14. Reason: had to include the GFY
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It's a rifle forum. What do you expect us to talk about?
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You could drive a yugo and get where you're going.. That made me laugh. But damn, where I deer hunt, you'd have to cut down trees to shoot 150 yards. 
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You could drive a yugo and get where you're going.. Lol.....exactly. There are tons of people who hunt every year with inexpensive rifles and scopes. If there wasn't it wouldn't be a market for them.
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It's a rifle forum. What do you expect us to talk about? Um, in this thread, CHEAP rifles. 
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From a few years ago. A Herters mauser action and barrel, mounted in a $27 Flaigs stock�NO scope at all. Hows that for cheap? I dunno who that child is in the pics�.. Not just yeah, but HELL yeah!
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Reading this forum, one might get the impression that you simply cannot hunt successfully without a certain brand and model of rifle and scope. I exclusively muzzle-loaded for deer for about 10 years. When the opportunity presented itself to rifle hunt private land, I decided that a "beater" would be a good idea. 220 bucks for a Mossberg 100-ATR (.270 even), a Weaver Grand Slam 4.75 fixed scope I had lying around, and some Warne rings that were lying around in the same box, and I went hunting. Somehow, despite the obvious disadvantages when compared to all the "better" rifles, scopes, and calibers out there, after shooting at a dozen or so deer, it has yet to miss a deer, or require two shots on one. How can that possibly be??? Do any of you other guys actually go and kill stuff, grill it, and eat it, without using the forum's "preferred" boutique rifle and scope combo? Heck, reading this forum, you'd think shoot'n a deer with a pistol would be dang near impossible.... The open-mouthed Hero Drool Pics are phuqqing HILARIOUS! GREAT way to tie-in Turd Polishing. Laughing!................
Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."
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I think I put $200 in this Interarms '06 then another $100 on a used scope for my wife to use.She has killed more game than EHD with it� I'll give you $310.00 for it..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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It's a rifle forum. What do you expect us to talk about? Um, in this thread, CHEAP rifles. Most of my rifles are cheap...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I think I put $200 in this Interarms '06 then another $100 on a used scope for my wife to use.She has killed more game than EHD with it� I'll give you $310.00 for it.. I'll give Ingwe $310.01 for it.
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I think I put $200 in this Interarms '06 then another $100 on a used scope for my wife to use.She has killed more game than EHD with it� I'll give you $310.00 for it.. I'll give Ingwe $310.01 for it. Id go $320 if shes still in good shape. $350 is she cooks 
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The open-mouthed Hero Drool Pics are phuqqing HILARIOUS!
GREAT way to tie-in Turd Polishing.
Laughing!................
I hope you have a nice day as well.
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Id go $320 if shes still in good shape. $350 is she cooks ![[Linked Image]](http://i560.photobucket.com/albums/ss45/thmsbrownlee/016_16.jpg)
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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i have been through the remingtons, rugers, winchesters, etc. then started playing with mausers and building my own savages the way i wanted them.
this year i have been simplifying, selling the toys and now hunt with a mauser sporter vz24 in 257 roberts, and a savage barreled to 250 savage. have less than $700 in them total, very accurate and do everything i need them to do.
nice expensive stuff is great, but not necessary for me to enjoy time outdoors.
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