Firearm of choice for deer season?

Vikes79

Vikes79

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coyotes.those little sh!ts woke me up twice last night making a hell of a racket.wish i could have popped every last one.

My Coyote solution. Same outfit I use for PD.

Confirmed shots at 700 yds.

Ruger MKII M77 In .223 ballistic tipped noslers pushed by Varget. Got a hair trigger.

Love this heavy gun as the scope never leaves the sight picture....ie watching the pd’s exploding.

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Outfitter

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Just read this morning that as of Jan 1st no more Nikon scopes.
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One seemed to like their BDC reticles
 
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Rhodd

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Honestly, I have several rifles to choose from. I pick one that I haven't hunted with in awhile or depending on the type of terrain I'll be hunting. This year will be the Ruger American Predator in 6.5 Creedmoor, my wife hunts with a Remington Model Seven in 6mm Remington.
 
LordByron444

LordByron444

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What caliber, model rifle does everybody use for hunting deer. I prefer my old trusty Remington 700 bdl in 270 with 150 grain core lokts

I have many rifles but by far my favorite is my Ruger Hawkeye SS 300 win mag LH that I shoot a Sierra Varminter 110 gr hollow point @ 3650 FPS. Keep them below 3700 fps. Above that you can get some to come apart. I am loading 78 gr. of IMR 4350. Deer to Groundhogs. Fantastic round.
 
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Jtmohr4

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What caliber, model rifle does everybody use for hunting deer. I prefer my old trusty Remington 700 bdl in 270 with 150 grain core lokts

I used my trusty Remington 870 express for 25+ years here in Iowa. Recently purchased land in Wisconsin and wanted a gun I could use in both. Just picked up a Ruger American .350 Legend. Love the gun and ammo is affordable. Since it’s a straight walled cartridge, I can use it in Iowa too.
 
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