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Re: What gun have you enjoyed most deer hunting? Odessa #4144706 06/05/10
Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 20,813 outside the burgh B battue Campfire Ranger
battue Campfire Ranger B Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 20,813 outside the burgh	Originally Posted by Odessa 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 can see why. Nice. laissez les bons temps rouler

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Re: What gun have you enjoyed most deer hunting? battue #4144748 06/05/10
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cra1948 Campfire Outfitter C Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 10,825 Likes: 1 The Palmetto State	Probably killed more deer with my old tang safety ruger 77 in 7mm mag, 2.5-8 Vari-X III than anything else. Damn rifle was so reliable it got boring, gave it to my son. I probably enjoy hunting more with the 99 Savage takedown in .303 Savage that I inherited from my late FIL than with anything else. Mathew 22: 37-39

Re: What gun have you enjoyed most deer hunting? 444Matt #4144986 06/05/10
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GuyM Campfire Tracker G Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,173 Washington - dry side	I'd like to say my father's old .30-06 that I've been shooting for 40+ years... But my favorite deer rifle is a .25-06 700 CDL that I bought several years ago. I'm five for five on mule deer with it along with coyotes and rock chucks. It fits me very well, carries easily, handles long or short range shots (30 - 400 yards on deer so far), looks good and shoots great. Drops deer quick too. Despite sentiment favoring the old rifle, this "new" .25-06 is easily my favorite deer rifle.

Re: What gun have you enjoyed most deer hunting? 444Matt #4145246 06/05/10
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Mannlicher Campfire Kahuna Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 67,799 Likes: 11 N. Central Florida, and Miami	Marlin 1894S, in .44 Mag I have used this to take more deer than any of my other rifles. Lightweight, easy to carry, deadly........... who could ask for anything more? Last edited by Mannlicher; 06/05/10. Sam......

Re: What gun have you enjoyed most deer hunting? Mannlicher #4146596 06/06/10
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,274 Back in Texas, for good! tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger
tex_n_cal Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 22,274 Back in Texas, for good!	Savage 99 in .300 - Three deer fell to it one year; my best whitetail, and two does. Scary accurate, I was confident enough to try a neck shot at 80 yards, and made it with no problem. A friend needed a deer rifle and I sold to him, expecting him to get bored with it and sell it back to me. He still has it "...the designer of the .270 Ingwe cartridge!..."

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Re: What gun have you enjoyed most deer hunting? tex_n_cal #4146742 06/06/10
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NH K9 Campfire Outfitter N Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 10,796 Likes: 4 New Hampshire	My Model 100 is still my "go-to" rifle for the most part with the Little Sky .260 coming in a close second. My grandfather passed this winter and my dad just asked if I wanted his 740. It's the only rifle I can remember my gradnpa carrying. I imagine that will probably get carried quite a bit this coming year. George �Out of every one hundred men, ten shouldn't even be there, eighty are just targets, nine are the real fighters, and we are lucky to have them, for they make the battle. Ah, but the one, one is a warrior, and he will bring the others back.�

Re: What gun have you enjoyed most deer hunting? NH K9 #4146764 06/06/10
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passport Campfire Outfitter Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 10,091 Rockford, MI	700 in 7-08, bout perfect IMO. It�s a magazine not a clip...... Advice is seldom welcome, and those who need it the most, like it the least.� - Lord Chesterfield. 1750

Re: What gun have you enjoyed most deer hunting? battue #4147343 06/06/10
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OP 444Matt Campfire Outfitter 4 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,735 Alabama	Here's a pic of the Guide gun. XS sights and scout scope rail: Wish I had an action shot of that guide gun. Had to sell it a while back, and looking forward to buying another guide gun to replace it. While not my favorite to carry this Vanguard in 30-06 with a nikon 3x9x40 has been pretty lucky for me lately and a darn good shooter:

Re: What gun have you enjoyed most deer hunting? 444Matt #4147389 06/06/10
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himmelrr Campfire Tracker Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,905 Likes: 2 AL/GA line	REM 600 in 7mm-08. RH

Re: What gun have you enjoyed most deer hunting? 444Matt #4147670 06/06/10
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Heliman Campfire Member H Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 271 SW Washington state	Ruger #1's in various calibers....Taken several deer with these fine single shots. I think it makes you a better shot when there is only one round on board. Granted, not as challenging as a muzzle stuffer, but still a lot of fun! Dave One shot, one kill........

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Re: What gun have you enjoyed most deer hunting? Heliman #4147781 06/07/10
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rockchucker Campfire Outfitter R Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 9,033 show me mo	my old remington 760 in 257 roberts. wish i still had it. my rem. 760 6mm rem. is filling in nicely though FJB

Re: What gun have you enjoyed most deer hunting? rockchucker #4147930 06/07/10
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luke Campfire Regular L Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 889 Wisc.	Ruger 77 TS, 220 Swift. Didn't use it last year, but it will get carried this year.

Re: What gun have you enjoyed most deer hunting? luke #4147945 06/07/10
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Bearcat74 Campfire Tracker B Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,932	Remington Mountain Rifle in .260 Remington or one of my lever actions. When I die I hope I don't start voting democrat.

Re: What gun have you enjoyed most deer hunting? Bearcat74 #4147958 06/07/10
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sgt217 Campfire Tracker S Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,860 Arizona boy	M700 6mm... ********

Re: What gun have you enjoyed most deer hunting? sgt217 #4148030 06/07/10
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 9,538 Likes: 2 Vic_in_Va Campfire Outfitter
Vic_in_Va Campfire Outfitter Joined: May 2002 Posts: 9,538 Likes: 2	M94 in .30-30, bought it (actually two) when I was 13, lied about my age on the hunting license (had to be 15 to get a license. Clerk didn't ask for an ID, I didn't volunteer one.) I've used it every year I've been able to go deer hunting, and usually with success. I had bought two because my dad had recently retired from the military, and I asked him to take me deer hunting. He replied that he would, but he didn't have a rifle. I had been delivering papers and saving the money, so I jumped on my bike, rode down to the hardware store and told 'em I wanted two M94 Winchesters. After the laughter died down, I convinced him I was for real. He said OK, but an adult would have to sign for them. Mom did, and Dad and I went hunting every year after that until either my military service, or his eventual disability stopped him from being able to go. I still have both. I bought them 40 years ago this summer.

Re: What gun have you enjoyed most deer hunting? Vic_in_Va #4148402 06/07/10
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OP 444Matt Campfire Outfitter 4 Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,735 Alabama	Originally Posted by Vic_in_Va M94 in .30-30, bought it (actually two) when I was 13, lied about my age on the hunting license (had to be 15 to get a license. Clerk didn't ask for an ID, I didn't volunteer one.) I've used it every year I've been able to go deer hunting, and usually with success. I had bought two because my dad had recently retired from the military, and I asked him to take me deer hunting. He replied that he would, but he didn't have a rifle. I had been delivering papers and saving the money, so I jumped on my bike, rode down to the hardware store and told 'em I wanted two M94 Winchesters. After the laughter died down, I convinced him I was for real. He said OK, but an adult would have to sign for them. Mom did, and Dad and I went hunting every year after that until either my military service, or his eventual disability stopped him from being able to go. I still have both. I bought them 40 years ago this summer. Great story Vic, and a classic set of rifles too. Hope you can pass them and the story down one day.

Re: What gun have you enjoyed most deer hunting? Vic_in_Va #4149115 06/07/10
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Bearcat74 Campfire Tracker B Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,932	Originally Posted by Vic_in_Va M94 in .30-30, bought it (actually two) when I was 13, lied about my age on the hunting license (had to be 15 to get a license. Clerk didn't ask for an ID, I didn't volunteer one.) I've used it every year I've been able to go deer hunting, and usually with success. I had bought two because my dad had recently retired from the military, and I asked him to take me deer hunting. He replied that he would, but he didn't have a rifle. I had been delivering papers and saving the money, so I jumped on my bike, rode down to the hardware store and told 'em I wanted two M94 Winchesters. After the laughter died down, I convinced him I was for real. He said OK, but an adult would have to sign for them. Mom did, and Dad and I went hunting every year after that until either my military service, or his eventual disability stopped him from being able to go. I still have both. I bought them 40 years ago this summer. That is a fantastic story! When I die I hope I don't start voting democrat.

Re: What gun have you enjoyed most deer hunting? gnoahhh #4149660 06/07/10
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High_Brass Campfire Tracker Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 4,218 Parkersburg, WV	Remington M760 in 30-06. Karma and Trouble have busses, and there's always an empty seat.

Re: What gun have you enjoyed most deer hunting? High_Brass #4153036 06/09/10
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gunswizard Campfire Ranger G Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 17,861 Likes: 2	My favorite deer rifles are both pre-64 Winchester M/70's, a .257 Roberts with a Leupold 2-7X and a .35 Whelen with a Lyman Alaskan in a Griffin & Howe mount. A close runner up to those two is my Winchester M/88 with a Weaver K2.5 in Weaver pivot mount, I killed my first and biggest whitetail to date with that rifle.

Re: What gun have you enjoyed most deer hunting? gunswizard #4153098 06/09/10
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gophergunner Campfire Ranger Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 18,033 North Central U.S.	Of course, I'm partial to all the stories about the 99's, but it just goes to show there is no one perfect rifle for anyone. For many of us, it's a sentimental attachment to a family heirloom handed down across the generations. For some, it's a custom built rig for which they are very proud. 'Sounds like there's a lot of "perfect" deer guns out there. My taste runs to the ugly old warhorses that have made their living putting meat on the table for many decades. Dad always scoffed at "pretty" rifles. He said a gun is just a tool. I know that's not necessarily true-just my old man's view on things near and dear to his heart. He'd walk right past the pretty stuff on the rack and dig out some old beat up rifle and say, "look at this son-see all these dings in the stock-every one of them was EARNED." Good thread here guys-keep 'em coming. molɔ̀ːn labé skýla

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