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02-17-2010, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Hunting Man  Lots of good thoughts there onehorse. I have never owned a Ruger rifle so I can't knock them, however, with a fairly good arsenal myself, I would hands down go with a Remington model 700 in 280 cal. Very accurate, not real hard on the pocket book, and a proven rifle action for many years, and enough bullet to do the job very well, and fairly nice looking to boot, in walnut of course. You could substitute a 270, 30-06 if you like. Now if your interested in a Weatherby 270 wm Mark V I have three and am considering selling one. The 270 wm is an awsome bullet. I know I ran a bit here sorry and should list it in the clasifieds. I'm sure some nasty moderator will correct the post.  | THis is a great thread, I enjoy the input. I've been looking at getting a new rifle this year and I'm leaning toward the Rem .280. Although I can find ammo, I havent found a store yet that stocks it. I'm not to the point of ordering it yet however I'm amazed it's not more popular.
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02-17-2010, 04:31 PM
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thats why i would say stick with the 06. not that its much better cause it ain't but there normally is no problem with ammo.
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02-17-2010, 09:38 PM
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Ron, there's no disputing the virtues of the proven 30/06, but the reason I pick the 270 is that this "best" rifle is supposed to be good for everyone, and the 06 just happens to have a noticably heavier recoil than the 270 which kills any animal just as dead as the 06.
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02-17-2010, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by onehorse Ron, there's no disputing the virtues of the proven 30/06, but the reason I pick the 270 is that this "best" rifle is supposed to be good for everyone, and the 06 just happens to have a noticably heavier recoil than the 270 which kills any animal just as dead as the 06. | very true and in a lighter rifle it would be more perceived. i'm a the best rifle is the one that is in my hands at the moment. grin haven't met a rifle i didn't like, at least a little. my 22's, my 22 hornet all the way up through to my 338 rem ultra mag all make me smile at the bench.
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02-17-2010, 10:09 PM
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| | Let's consider a short action 7mm-08 or 308
I think that all of us are in agreement that the 270/280/30-06 are great choices. But with recoil being a factor, dropping down to the short action calibers solves many issues. I don't think a deer can tell whether it was hit by a 165gr .308 from a 30-06 or a 308. The same comparison between the 140gr .284 in a 7mm-08 or a 280. I acknowlege the extra 100-200fps of the longer cartridges but either short action will kill cleanly at the range most of us shoot at. I always wanted to buy a 7mm-08, it seemed to be the perfect deer cartridge. I just couldn't resist standardizing on the 30-06 for my deer rifles.
Karl
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03-12-2010, 12:58 PM
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There are many good rifles for deer hunting. I have never owned a Rugers rifle, so I can't comment on that, but I have owned many Winchesters, Remingtons, Browning and Savage. I prefer the Browning rifles, but you got to be very selective on what ammo to use. You don't want ammo that will do too much damage at the impact area. Since I am selective as to what I shoot, I do use maybe a little over kill in the 300 Mag win ammo. But with the right bullet you have a shell that has range and impact at the same time.
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03-12-2010, 07:17 PM
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I tried to factor: cost, caliber, and proven action, something everyone most likely could afford, the average Joe hunter. Remington model 700 fit that senerio best I believe. You pick the bullet.
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03-13-2010, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Hunting Man I tried to factor: cost, caliber, and proven action, something everyone most likely could afford, the average Joe hunter. Remington model 700 fit that senerio best I believe. You pick the bullet. | I've owned more Rem.700s than any other brand or model, and you know my favorite is the 700 Mountain in your favorite .280 caliber, but I recommended the Ruger, in part, because it comes with scope mounts which probably saves about $40. Something that "average Joe" should appreciate. For that matter, the Tikka 3, which is arguably the most accurate and well-made rifle in it's class (or maybe any class) also comes with scope mounts, and, at its price, may be the very best in terms of shear value and performance.
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03-14-2010, 05:34 AM
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Onehorse, I hear you, the Tika just doesn't have the history or longevity for US hunters to know about. I can't argue its quality. If I had to go to one rifle, the Mountain rifle is my favorite, and now my son has decided it is his most favorite. The bad part is he didn't buy it! 
Next purchase a new equiped "Black Rifle". Ronn, gave me some pointers to look into so I have some shopping to do.
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03-14-2010, 04:15 PM
|  | Scrub Buck | | Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Uhrichsville Ohio
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| | My Pick on rifle
I would choose the Remington 700 in a 243 win cal and I'd stock it with 100gr Remington psp cor lokt's and Id top it with a Nikon 3x9x40 mm pro staff scope I have that same set up and if i can see it through the scope i can kill it i have hit and killed groundhog's out to 850yds with this set up and the 100gr bullet will put deer down if you pick you shot and are willing to wait for that 1 good shot to present it self....sniper
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