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Kimber 84M two possition saftey in 7-08 toped of with a 2.5x10x40 Leupy.

Whichever one I've got in my hands. I've killed deer with most (at least a lot of) center fire rifles up to .338WM. I like 'em all.

The 1976 Winchester Model 94 30-30 I call my "Heart Attack Rifle." That's it below. I've had only one shot at a deer since I built the rifle, but the 195 gr RCBS cast bullet @ 1900 fps hit a wrist-size limb between me and the deer. :-(

It's wearing a Williams Fire Sight front and peep rear. And camo duct tape.

Prob a tie between my first Ruger M77 (tang) in 30-06 and my great grandfather's M1899 in 30-30. Truth be told, doesn't matter much what I have, I just dig the entire thing.

Yep. What I'm totin' doesn't much matter, as long as I'm totin'. Bow, Rifle, Muzzleloader. It's all good. I most enjoy it when there's snow, though.

There is NOTHING in the world better than waking up to fresh snow and cold temps for deer hunting. 4 to 6 inches on the ground, clear, cold and after November 15 - a guy could die happy....

Model 64 Winchester Deluxe in 32Spl., my 16th. birthday gift in 1955. Was stolen from me years ago but probably the nostalgia heightens the remembered enjoyment. It harvested many a whitetail.
Sure do miss it.

Jim

I've been an observer to the forum for several weeks now and have greatly enjoyed reading everyone's posts. I've finally decided it was time to participate in the dialog.

My favorite rifle is a 700 LH Remington in 30-06. It is equipped with a 3x9 Leupold scope. I purchased it in 1973 when Remington began making the southpaw version of their 700. I've used it for both deer and elk and it's never let me down. I own several other rifles but this is still my go to weapon.

Custom Model 98 Mauser. 8x57, of course.

A Savage 99 in 358 Win.

Dale

Dad's old Mauser. He bought it specifically for Moose hunting, and when he finally got his chance in 69, it didn't let him down. 'Shot my first deer with that rifle, in what turned out to be Dad's last hunt-he died the next spring. A trigger job and glass bedding turned this ugly old warhorse into a stone cold tack driver. Dropped a doe at 365 yards with my son watching on one of our early hunts. It's getting a little heavy, but I still carry it to honor my father's memory. My second one would be my beloved 99. Pretty tough to beat the best lever action ever made bar none.

M70 Classic FWT ss/walnut in .30-06. Points like my shotgun and shoots MOCC (minute of chest cavity) out to 450 yds.

Ruger Tang Safety .270, I don't think I ever missed a shot with that rifle, ever. Deer hit the ground so hard they bounced.

There are a lot I enjoy, but my little M7 in .358 Win is probably the one I enjoy the most.

My Rem 700 BDL DM in .280 always brings home a deer. Next just for old time sakes is my dad's old Rem 742 .243, and then my father in-laws old .30-30 I bought off him for $150.

This .270 WIN, I installed a Douglas Premium barrel on a pre-64 M70FW about 5 years ago. It is a pleasure to hunt with this rifle because I put it together on my favorite action in my favorite cartridge - I just like hunting with it - its an old school rifle which fits perfectly for an O'Connor influenced deer hunter like me.

I would say my 280 and 6MM Harold Broughton built me
in 96. On rem 700 actions and micky stocks.

Savage 16 weather warrior in 250sav.

Two of the last that will go.

Takedown 99 in 300 Savage



SUCKS M7 223AI

Those blocky Sitka deer are really cool looking. There is something different about their looks that I can't get a handle on, but I like it.