What Rifle Are You Taking Hunting This Fall?

[Josh7.62x54]

As most of you know, I'm one of the guys always talking about these old military rifles. So its time to put my money where my mouth is, and take one of 'em hunting. There is a few factors that come into play with my choice of what I'm gonna take this year. I need to go to my hunting area and walk it over a few times before the season gets here. Most of my rifles would be suitable brush guns, especially my M44 and M48. So out of my 10 rifles, I've so far narrowed it down to 4. Here's what I have in mind so far. My 8mm M48 mauser, Swiss K-31 in 7.5 cal., British Enfield in .303, and my Russian M44 in 7.62x54.
Here are pics of three of them: http://usera.imagecave.com/Josh762x54/

I'll be hunting where the shots will be about 50 yards, so I'll just use open sights. What are you guys using this rifle season?

[Louhunter]

For years I used the reliable 30-30. Then one day I started looking real close at some of the large deer killed here in Kentucky. It was then that I decided that the 30-30 was not my best choice. I now hunt with a Ruger 270 and it is a great choice. I have taken two 200lb + Kentucky Whitetails in the last three years and the 270 made quick kills at ranges from 100-150 yards. We all know that the 30-30 has killed more deer than all other calibers combined, but when that "buck-of-a-lifetime" steps out make sure you have enough gun.

[Dawg]

For shots over 50 yards my trusty 270, I pack a 44 mag. for close shots. I enjoy the handgun almost as much as bow hunting.

[gotopless]

ill be taking my t/c encore pistol in 7-008. i killed a doe last yr at 112yds, measured by the range finder.

[C.L.Button]

My daughter will be using her new Remington 7mm-08. My oldest son will be using his new Browning A-Bolt in .270. I will be using my youngest sons new Browning A-Bolt in .243. (I need to break it in for him) :D

Most of our shots are in the 100 to 250 yd range.

[gotopless]

i mean 7-08

[SixPack07]

Winchester 30-06

[lab]

Savage model 110 in 7mm Rem Mag. OUCH!!!:eek:

[kycowboy]

Stevens 270 is what I use, my brother will be using my enfield 303 with scope

[aceoky]

I'll be using my trusty Remington 700 30/06;
Wife will be using her Encore in 7mm-08
Oldest son using Remington 7600 in .308
Youngest son using Savage 110 in .243;

ALL with handloads! :D

And then there are the ML (3 .50's and my .45)...

[deerhunter401]

do you have a pic of your mauser

[kycowboy]

I also have a russian nagent 7.62X54r I have killed a small doe with it 2 years ago

[11-87shooter]

if i get chance to hunt this year i will use a .300 ultra mag. it has no tseen the woods for a while so why not.

[skeeter]

I like my Remington 25-06 ALOT ,I use it more than my Browning 30-06

[Auk1124]

Either an Enfield or a Mosin. Been seeing a lot of deer around my neck of the woods.

[moosehead rollins]

.500 A-square.

[RutNBuck]

Darton Maverick
loaded with one goldtip arrow tipped with a muzzy

[trust me]

If I go, (still a big "if"), I'll take either the TCR 7mm-08, or the T/C Hawken .50 . I wish I could still shoot the Golden Eagle Falcon, but the shoulder and elbow have had enough. As you can tell, I believe in single shots.

Shoot straight, shoot close, and shoot once.

[big bubba t]

Scoped 7x57 mauser, I've killed 7 deer with it and only 2 have not dropped in their tracks. I also have a marlin in 35 rem. I may try. If the pse or knight dont drop one first . :)

[Josh7.62x54]

A picture of the mauser can be seen via the link on the first post. Its the one with the bayonet and stuff in the picture. I've shot about 30 rounds (old military surplus)out of it so far, and it groups pretty well.

[Hoosier5]

I will be using my Ruger M-77 MKII in .270. I might take my Ruger M-77 in 7.62 X 39 m/m along too for close shots.

[kyhunter270]

I like to give the deer a challenge therefore, i will be jumping out of the tree onto their back and cutting the neck with my trusty swiss army knife,,,,,,,, just joking, I will take the "Widow maker" Browning BAR 270, she has yet to fail me and with the Hornady rounds I feel confident that once again meat shall be placed on the table.......

[MrHank]

In the woods it will be my ole marlin 30-30, and in the fields I will use my Browning medallion in 300 WSM, yes it is overkill, but I bought hoping I will get lucky and draw a elk tag, might as well get some use out of it.

[gun hunter]

Its nice to see all the other people on here using Browning.I will be using my BLR .270.I would like to get a medallion like Mr. Hank has.

[Gobblergetter2.1]

Remington model 700 ADL in .270. Awesome deer/elk gun. Its got one of them "bubba" scopes. You know, the ones that are about 2 foot long! :D

[john4]

Savage model 110 30-06 with Burris 3-9x40

[kycowboy]

I like to give the deer a challenge therefore, i will be jumping out of the tree onto their back and cutting the neck with my trusty swiss army knifeThat is something I would like to see maybe they sould try this on one of the hunting shows it would be real funny.

[Jblack]

Savage model 110 in 7mm Rem Mag. OUCH!!!:eek:

you got that right OUCH,
I owned a Savage model 110, 7mm Mag at one time, and I was happy to trade it off,
now I have a Winchester 7mm Mag and love it, My 16 yr old daughter even shoots it, and she shoots it without hesitation,
it's a completely different monster, compared to the Savage,
I would even let my 10 yr. old nephew shoot this Winchester 7mm Mag.
I am very satified with it.

[Auk1124]

you got that right OUCH,
I owned a Savage model 110, 7mm Mag at one time, and I was happy to trade it off,
now I have a Winchester 7mm Mag and love it, My 16 yr old daughter even shoots it, and she shoots it without hesitation,
it's a completely different monster, compared to the Savage,
I would even let my 10 yr. old nephew shoot this Winchester 7mm Mag.
I am very satified with it.

Those Savage 110s kick like mules for some reason, I think it is the stock design. But if you can put up with the recoil most of em shoot itty bitty groups. I like them a lot. A lot of people think they are ugly too but the proof is in the pudding, and they are one of the best shooting factory rifles out there in my opinion. I'd rather have one of them than a Winchester or Remington, but to each his own.

[Art]

I don't want to take any chances, so I will be using a Barrett 50 cal BMG...:D

Or my Winchester M70 30-06...:D

[Hoosier5]

I don't want to take any chances, so I will be using a Barrett 50 cal BMG...:D

Or my Winchester M70 30-06...:D

Maybe I should reconsider and take my .700 Nitro Express along; I hear the Bucks are going to be "Tough" this Season! :D :D

[georgia hammer]

Remington Model Seven SS .7mm saum

[moreammoplz]

I never leave home without my Remington 7mm Remington Mag. Some say the 7mm is over kill, but heck I look at it as self defense. Heck they do have antlers.....:D You never know I may see an Elk in Butler County, so I will be ready ......

[nmhunter]

This year will be using the HS Precision handguns again, 284 Win. and 308 Win.
nmhunter

[greenskeeter]

If...and only if...November rolls around and the PSE Baby G has not filled the tags, nor the 700 ML, then I'll be toting the ole trusty Remington 700 BDL, .270 caliber, topped off with a Leupold 3-9.

[globemountain]

http://www.hunt101.com/img/307707.jpg[Ruger Redhawk .45 Colt

[kycowboy]

that 45 have enough punch to take on down

[Walker]

Remington 700 mountain rifle in the 7mm-08 and a Remington Mod. 700 ML inline 50 cal.

[WBBP]

Walker, did you get my PM? Thanks

[300 Ultra Mag]

.300 Ultra Mag w/44 Mag Target Scope. Worked like a dream last year and didnt have to track them too far:)

[cobbhunts]

This one!!

http://www.kentuckyhunting.net/forums/showthread.php?t=17771

[hopalong41]

I'm going to try a savage model 99R in 300 savage,using 180gr rem ammo.

[ScoutMan]

Savage 110 in 30-06. But I hope that my PSE will take the first deer.

[HillBillyFiveO]

My wife is takin' her Browning BAR .270 and I'm goin' in with my new S&W .500. I love to hunt with a handgun. Three years ago I busted one with my Model 29 S&W. When you go with a handgun, you give up the 100+ yard shots, however, I'll risk it! :rolleyes:


TRUST ME, I'm with ya, "One shot, one kill"!!! ;) When I hear four and five rounds goin' off, I'm wonderin' what the heck is goin' on! :confused: Good luck, fellas!

Floyd T.

[Judd944]

two years ago I shot a deer with my 8mm Mauser, open sights. great fun but This year I will be taking the Remington M700 30-06 with the Leupold 3x9.

[KY_Fried]

Winchester Model 70 .270 and/or Marlin .30-30 depending on where I'll be set up.

[Buk Bust'r]

If and only if the Bowtech doesn't fill the tags, MKX commercial M98 .30/06 carbine w/handloaded 150 gr. Sierra Gamekings! One hole gun!!!!!!!;)

[RockyRep]

Just bought the T/C Encore 270 it is stainless w/ hardwooods stock.. This a awesome gun and have beeen impressed... Only complaint is it doesnt eject the spent round..

[ecmbowhunter]

for those relaxing moments in the woods or smaller fields i will take my marlin 30-30, when i wanna get serious i will take the winchester model 70 7mag

[aceoky]

That's a "mighty fine rifle" there cobbhunts!!! How does she shoot? How's the recoil on her?(with that stock/pad combo, I'd guess not too bad)??? Thanks for sharing!

[jarhedhntr]

Marlin 30-30. Never needed anything else.

[Tree Rub]

Ruger M77 25/06 Leuopold 4.5x14

[cobbhunts]

That's a "mighty fine rifle" there cobbhunts!!! How does she shoot? How's the recoil on her?(with that stock/pad combo, I'd guess not too bad)??? Thanks for sharing!


Recoil is not too bad but more than I expected. It can get .6" groups at 100 yards with factory loads. I plan on really tuning her in next summer. I am gonna reload this winter and have tons of different arrangements to test. I used a limb saver recoil pad. I am very impressed with the pad.

[aceoky]

Yep; those "limbsaver" recoil pads are awesome!! Hard to believe unless you try one; how much they can actually do!! I was very surprised by mine! Best of luck this fall with a great looking/shooting rifle!

[Auk1124]

Damn, if I was getting .6 groups with factory ammo out of that puppy, and was going to use it as a hunting rifle and not a bench gun, I'd not bother reloading. Sounds like an awesome stick.

Those Limbsaver pads rock, so do the Pachmayr Decelerators. Nice cushy recoil pads make a world of difference on the big'uns.

[cobbhunts]

Damn, if I was getting .6 groups with factory ammo out of that puppy, and was going to use it as a hunting rifle and not a bench gun, I'd not bother reloading. Sounds like an awesome stick.

Those Limbsaver pads rock, so do the Pachmayr Decelerators. Nice cushy recoil pads make a world of difference on the big'uns.


Never tried the Pachmayr pads but heard good things about them. I just wanna reload for the heck of it. It is ready to go now no problems just want to experiment a little Thanks I can not wait til' my uncle makes me the walnut stock for it!

[Highbow]

If I rifle hunt, which isn't likely, it will be my Savage Bolt Action .270 win.

[Dennis]

Out of 41 deer taken 41 deer were taken with my 30-30 .enough said...

[PostalBound]

In the thicket - 12 gauge rifled slug with LightFields
In the pastures - Rem 700 BDL 270 with Ballistic tip handloads

I love the slugs guns, they are awesome !

[lymanl3]

.480 ruger. X<100yds

TC .50 cal X>100yds

Lyman

[killer]

Savage model 11 .270 wsm with 4x15x40 leupold scope

[raktrakr]

I'm taking the muzzleloader

[stanmanhale]

i used to use a rem. 243..did for years. now i have a savage 7mm mag in which i love.......the truth is that any center fire used will do the job if you are confident in the gun and don't try to make it out perform itself.... bullet placement is the key to any cal........

:D

[OldDog]

I will use the same old 98 Mauser 8x57 I have used for 30 years.

[ptbrauch]

Ruger M77 30-.06 w/Bushnell 3-9x40.

[ohio river rat]

luv 2 bow hunt

[naturalelite]

Ruger M77 7mm-leupold 3x10 12 whitetail,2mule deer,1 bull elk,2 coyotes and counting.................

[MCKHUNTER]

Remington 30-06 for me top with a Nikon scope.

[jeremys]

If the fishing not good and I decide to go I'll take my Browning A-bolt Med. in .300WSM. Hey you never know....an elephant could walk out infront of me at anytime:D . But really I like big calibers, the smallest gun I've ever taken a deer with is a .243 ruger, everything else has been with 7mm Mag, 30-30, and .300 win mag.
I just like the look and their face when I pull it out:eek:

[GSP]

I probably won't take any.
I have turned it over to Lil' GSP, she'll take her 7mm-08 Browning. It is wicked on deer. 140gr. Remington

[Bronco90]

Josh7.62x54 ,I like old mil. rifles too, I am taking an 1941 SMLE No1 MK3 Enfield .303brit and My son is using a pre WWII Mauser in .243 ( he killed 2 deer with it last season)

[C.O.D.]

"DEATH WALKS THE HOLLER" Remington 30-06!! I have killed 20 deer with it and my father killed atleast 50 before he passed it down to me!!:eek:

[kyhunter270]

Gosh C.O.D. you must be the Deer stalker??? Between you and your Pappy I am suprized a TV show has not come your way??? Could you teach me some of your tricks?????

[C.O.D.]

I thought maybe you could teach me some!?! You have killed more deer than I have the last three years!!!!:p :D JACKASS!!!!

[kyhunter270]

Why I got to be a jackazz???? :p You know I love you.............

[C.O.D.]

JACKAZZ, wHAT IS YOUR DEER TOTAL FOR THE LAST THREE YEARS. YOU ARE THE MEAT KILLER!! :eek:

[kyhunter270]

Pert near 5 r so I guess, but sad,bad names don't make me feel good...........:eek:

[C.O.D.]

Five that was just last year wasn't it!!! ;) :eek:

[kyhunter270]

No way, we did not have five in the whole camp.....You been watching too many outdoors shows Scooter.........

[ksp771]

My parents bought me a savage 110E .270 15 years ago and I took a Deer with it every year. They passed away last year and I wanted to save the rifle for my son to use when he is older. I went out last year and bought a dream gun of mine Remington LSS 7mm Mag and topped it off with a range finding Burris. I love the set up but last year I did not see one deer during Rifle season to be able to test the rifle and get its first harvest. Very accurate though 5 shot group 1/2 inch MOA at 100yards supported. So I am pleased with it.

[resol]

I will be taking my Remington 7400 30.06 with me this year.

[Whitepine]

Ok here gos the debate. 7.62x39 yugo. I have hunted for the last 4 years with this gun shots from 15 yards to 173 yards. The short shot 60 yards and down for the count. The longest shot droped in its tracks. I thought the stopping power was in question but after a test season. Its the gun of choice i shoot this gun all year and it gives me good grouping. I have a winchester 30 30 and have taken a lot of deer with it. But i,am use to the yugo and get good results with it. Some say its not large enough for deer but i say meat in the freezer thats the real test. The meat poles been bent so far ever time i go with it. I would like to come up on a good used 270 nothing wrong with a good long range flat shooter for sure.

[hunter115]

I will be hunting with an old Savage model 99 chambered in the 250-3000 savage round. It was my uncles gun and he took a lot of deer with it. With all the new stuff coming out, I am going old school this year.

[boonectyhunter5618]

i will busting out the old trusty .270 with the 150 grain remington core lock. take almost every one if my deer with it. the longest shot ahs been 125 yrds and droped it in its tracks!

[sixxfan26]

Remington 700 30-06 for me.

[Monster-Chaser]

Ruger 30-06 for me

Remington .243 for the wife

AR-15 for the coyotes!

[Born to Hunt]

Savage Model 14 American Classic in 300 WSM topped with a Leupold VXIII 3.5-10x40 shooting handloads

[SigSauerLPB]

I don't want to take any chances, so I will be using a Barrett 50 cal BMG...:D

Or my Winchester M70 30-06...:D

Are you in the taliban? hahahah dont go taking out any 300MPH commercial jets from your climbing stand. I have a wide assortment but dont know what I'll be using: Sako .308 Winchester M70 .300 Browning A-Bolt 7mm , Savage .243 , H&R .223 and there is always the ole iron sights SKS, or pump action 35 REM. (THUD)

[viper]

Browning Stainless A-Bolt 30-06.

[trust me]

I will be hunting with an old Savage model 99 chambered in the 250-3000 savage round. It was my uncles gun and he took a lot of deer with it. With all the new stuff coming out, I am going old school this year.

My uncle has that rifle too. He let me shoot it when I was little and had no business shooting a rifle. If i could buy that rifle today, I would. When he passes on who knows where it will end up.

[Quickdraw Limpsalot]

No rifle this year.
10.5" barrel Ruger Super Blackhawk .44 Mag.

[C.P.]

The Rossi Single Shot .270 is %#@@*'n tack driver!!!!

[pb]

Winchester M1895 in 405 Win

[WINGMAN]

(57' recoiless) mounted on the tractor. How you like me now!:D

[Auk1124]

(57' recoiless) mounted on the tractor. How you like me now!:D

Too slow on follow up shots. Need a Browning 50 cal mounted up on the other fender. :cool: