Live in western WA, but hunt all over the state. I have two main rifles which are identical Remington 700s. One in 270 and one in 30-06. Both are stainless/cerakoted with fiberglass stocks.
I generally do all of my deer hunting (blacktail, whitetail, mule deer) with the 270 with handloaded 140gr Hornady Interlocks. I hunt elk (Roosevelt, Rocky Mtn.) with the 30-06 and handloaded 180gr Nosler Partitions. If something were to happen to one rifle, the other would fill right in.
My ex's uncle used a 700 occasionally. He called it his "throw away" gun. If he thought he was going to get caught poaching he'd throw it in the bushes and keep walking. I can see the validity there...
Originally Posted by raybass
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style.
Originally Posted by Pharmseller
You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole.
