Firearm of choice for deer season?

[Todd627]

How well does it perform Todd? I’ve never been around anybody who has one so I’m looking for first hand experience. By the way gorgeous rifle.

Performs flawlessly. Have the Leupold CDS system so shooting out to 250-300 yards is simple. I have only shot out to 200 yards so far and my 5 shot group was sub MOA.

 

[Admin]

 

[Lilred500]

Performs flawlessly. Have the Leupold CDS system so shooting out to 250-300 yards is simple. I have only shot out to 200 yards so far and my 5 shot group was sub MOA.

Damn that’s pretty good. I’m highly considering the ruger American for sure

 

[JTW]

I’m really and highly considering buying the ruger American ranch in 450 bushmaster and adding a Boyd’s custom gun stock to it. Seems to be an awesome round for whitetail and would be great for my neck of the woods due to the dense ness of the woods. Thinking of building one just like this topped with a nice leupold 3x9x40 scope. View attachment 167861

I don’t know or have much expertise with the American’s.. but it may be worth a try

 

[Lilred500]

I don’t know or have much expertise with the American’s.. but it may be worth a try

I’ve been researching them for awhile and seems like it would be a great little rifle to start a build on and they have plenty in stock here in town.

 

[Todd627]

Damn that’s pretty good. I’m highly considering the ruger American for sure

My cousin has the Ruger American and he likes it.

 

[JTW]

I’ve been researching them for awhile and seems like it would be a great little rifle to start a build on and they have plenty in stock here in town.

I do think you’ll love the compact rifle..

 

[Lilred500]

It would defiantly be much better especially owning a p5 having a bdl riding around is a little rough lol. I had a model 70 Winchester carbine years ago that I sold (kicks self in ass) that I should have kept great compact rifle and very easy to handle. Think I will purchase one and give it a go.

 

[Todd627]

It would defiantly be much better especially owning a p5 having a bdl riding around is a little rough lol. I had a model 70 Winchester carbine years ago that I sold (kicks self in ass) that I should have kept great compact rifle and very easy to handle. Think I will purchase one and give it a go.

.308 would be my choice for a compact rifle caliber.

 

[Lilred500]

.308 would be my choice for a compact rifle caliber.

You can get it in 7.62x39mm also wonder if that’d be better than the 450?

 

[JTW]

.308 would be my choice for a compact rifle caliber.

I agree!

 

[100Acre]

Check this guy out. He’s an Alaskan hunting guide. He does share some great stories and phenomenal video footage of moose, sheep, grizzly etc.. he also shares other people’s encounter stories. Worth a watch.

 

[sharp]

Have y’all ever watched “meat eater” on Netflix? I saw a add, it look cool

 

[Lilred500]

Have y’all ever watched “meat eater” on Netflix? I saw a add, it look cool

Yeah it’s a awesome show I recommend it I’ve watched all episodes.

 

[JTW]

Have y’all ever watched “meat eater” on Netflix? I saw a add, it look cool

Yup.. it’s a really good show

 

[gch1911]

This can be a dangerous sport- be sure you have a big enough gun.

Red Cloud woman in stable condition after deer attack

 

[Lilred500]

This can be a dangerous sport- be sure you have a big enough gun.

Red Cloud woman in stable condition after deer attack

That’s crazy

 

[gch1911]

That’s crazy

yeah came very close to hitting the femoral artery sounds like she will be all right other than might lose use of an ankle, may have to use a brace.

 

[Lilred500]

My cousin has the Ruger American and he likes it.

Is it considered long or short action I know that sounds dumb but can’t find any info on the 450 lol

 

[JTW]

Is it considered long or short action I know that sounds dumb but can’t find any info on the 450 lol

Short action

 

[Lilred500]

Short action
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Thanks @JTW I was looking up custom stocks on Boyd’s and it was asking what action. Will definitely be new deer thumper next season.