First, there was the Herter's J9 in 6mm Remington, pushing Barnes 115gr Original RN's...
Then came my Winchester 94 in 30-30....
Then it became a VZ-24 in 8x57mm Mauser....
Then it was a sweet little Ruger in 260 Remington that shot 129gr Interlocks like a dream and stacked deer like cord wood...
Then the Marlin1895 GG became THE go-to mesquite brush rifle for over 15 years, while the 325 WSM was the cropland open field choice during that time.
Just recently added a 7mm-08 and a 270 Win to the stable. Both are putting bullet groups inside an inch at 100 yds now, when I do my part. Just have to work some loads up for both to replace the commercial loadings.
Both of these rifles have a chance to become a Deer Camp sweetheart...but that Marlin in 45-70 always makes the trip, regardless.
With Deer Camp growing in size now...many of these are still favorites. It's just that other people are shooting them now.
