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CVA Wolf, 370 grain maxi hunter, just because
"Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. That way, you'll be a mile from them, and you'll have their shoes."
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Waiting to pick up a 350 legend Henry single shot for WV. I think I’ll like
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So I’m pondering and frankly curious about what others consider their go-to or most confidence inspiring combo (Caliber & Bullet) for deer hunting Mule, Whitetail, Blacktail, Coues etc) no Elk. No Moose, No predators.
Obviously we don’t all hunt the same but that doesn’t matter in this case - it’s personal. Chips are down, opening day in in 8 hours you have 2 spots picked out, who cares what your buddies say, what are you carrying?
Where do you hunt & Why?
What combo(s) are you 110% confident will do the job on your deer this year?
* Admittedly cabin fever has reached its max with a topic like this but warmer weather is on the way and hopefully sanity will follow.
Pints A lot of times it's not about the cartridge, but more about the rifle. For me anyway..
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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To paraphrase -
What are you carrying? SS M70 All-Terrain FW, iron sights + 2.5-8x36 Leupold, 180 gr NPT, 57.0 gr H-4350. If I end up in country where I have to climb or expect to walk a lot I may take my Montana.
Where do you hunt? Wherever I can pull a tag. I hunt blacktails, whitetails and mule deer plus other species. Blacktail is likely the most challenging these days.
Why do you hunt? I like being outside. Love stalking game. Rifle shooting is my favorite activity. Love turning the animal into delicious food.
What combo(s) are you 110% confident will do the job on your deer this year? I have at least 10 combos I have absolute faith in. I take one of those for a backup.
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Mines still a P64 Featherweight 270. The 130 Trophy Bonded Tipped have worked well for me. Might use some 130 BBCs this fall. Favorite rifle I own...
Semper Fi
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In the distant past, there was no question. I'd be taking my 03 with 180 grain CL's - later 180 grain Hornady IL's - usually H4895. Now I try to take a different rifle each year. I'm thinking either a 358 Win - a 700 rifle or a 375 Win in a 94 for next year, depending on where I get a license.
I prefer classic. Semper Fi I used to run with the hare. Now I'm envious of the tortoise and I do my own stunts but rarely intentionally
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Mines still a P64 Featherweight 270. The 130 Trophy Bonded Tipped have worked well for me. Might use some 130 BBCs this fall. Favorite rifle I own... That’s what I’m talkin’ about! Nice north woods looking whitetail right there. The .270 just does about everything right and is so darn adaptable to its task.
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Mines still a P64 Featherweight 270. The 130 Trophy Bonded Tipped have worked well for me. Might use some 130 BBCs this fall. Favorite rifle I own... That’s what I’m talkin’ about! Nice north woods looking whitetail right there. The .270 just does about everything right and is so darn adaptable to its task. Thank you, I’m kinda fond of it
Semper Fi
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I've stabled my magnums over the last 10 years and use one of my trusty .308's for deer even for our open country hunting...still works always has ..Barnes 130 gr TTSX loaded to 3010 fps
You better be afraid of a ghost!!
"Woody you were baptized in prop wash"..crossfireoops
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Semper Fi
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Mines still a P64 Featherweight 270. The 130 Trophy Bonded Tipped have worked well for me. Might use some 130 BBCs this fall. Favorite rifle I own... Damn, nice buck and sweet rifle Big B, didn't know you had a 270 FWT, i have the litter mate to that one, a simple gloss 2-7 leupold does a fine job guiding the 150gr NPT's, call me crazy, but i can stay in the scope on that rifle, have actually seen deer wince[close both eyes hard] when the bullet hits, they dont like it.
Trump Won!
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Mines still a P64 Featherweight 270. The 130 Trophy Bonded Tipped have worked well for me. Might use some 130 BBCs this fall. Favorite rifle I own... Damn, nice buck and sweet rifle Big B, didn't know you had a 270 FWT, i have the litter mate to that one, a simple gloss 2-7 leupold does a fine job guiding the 150gr NPT's, call me crazy, but i can stay in the scope on that rifle, have actually seen deer wince[close both eyes hard] when the bullet hits, they dont like it. Bull schit. You're full of it
You'll shoot your eye out
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I’d probably grab my M70 stainless in 30-06 with a Leupold 3.5-10x40. Shoots 180gr Partitions on 57.5gr of H4350 well enough to consistently hit an 8 inch plate out to 400 yards. That basically covers any deer hunting I’d ever do.
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It would depend on how and where I'm hunting on opening day, not the fact that it's opening day.
A wise man is frequently humbled.
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Damn, nice buck and sweet rifle Big B, didn't know you had a 270 FWT, i have the litter mate to that one, a simple gloss 2-7 leupold does a fine job guiding the 150gr NPT's, call me crazy, but i can stay in the scope on that rifle, have actually seen deer wince[close both eyes hard] when the bullet hits, they dont like it.
I’m planning on using BBCs this year in it. It’s really my favorite deer rifle. For me it doesn’t get much better than a Featherweight in deer country.
Semper Fi
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Damn, nice buck and sweet rifle Big B, didn't know you had a 270 FWT, i have the litter mate to that one, a simple gloss 2-7 leupold does a fine job guiding the 150gr NPT's, call me crazy, but i can stay in the scope on that rifle, have actually seen deer wince[close both eyes hard] when the bullet hits, they dont like it.
I’m planning on using BBCs this year in it. It’s really my favorite deer rifle. For me it doesn’t get much better than a Featherweight in deer country. Nice, that'll work, if i hunt mine i'll use the old tried and true 150gr partitions.
Trump Won!
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Savage 111 in 270 with 150 gr cor- lok. Cause that's what I have used for over 60 year. They just work.
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7mm-08 Kimber Montana and 150 Eld-X because I was able to get a few hundred of them lol
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Just got it and will be sure to get it bloody this year!
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