meastman
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| 30 Jul 2008 01:37 AM |
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So what is your favorite gun in that gun rack of yours. The one you wouldn't be caught dead in that deer stand without. Tell us the brand, calibur and how many deer you've taken with that trusted friend. I'll start:
Mine has to be my Weatherby 270 bolt action with a 10 power nicon scope. I sight it in every year but there is never really a need. It is dead on at 200 yards. I've had it for about 12 years and love it. I've never had a blank season with it so I know it's taken at least 12 deer and a few years of earn a buck I doubled up. |
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jsimmons
Shooter
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| 31 Jul 2008 04:30 AM |
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I have a great 30 odd 6 Pump with a 6 power scope. This gun was passed down to me from my grandfather when I was 18 and in addtion to the countless deer he harvested with this gun it got me my first buck as well as many more to follow. I don't know how old it is but I haven't even thought about purchasing another gun for deer. |
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Jeff B Hunting
Shooter
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| 01 Aug 2008 05:22 AM |
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I don't know if it's my gun of choice but I have a winchester 30/30 lever action with a 10 power scope. It was my first deer gun 20 years ago and it was used then. It still works great and is nice for long walks as well. |
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cut_un
Super Sportsman
Posts:474
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| 02 Aug 2008 01:43 AM |
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So, this is where everybody is hanging out>>>>
Not really into deer hunting anymore, not like I used to be.... I've been chasing "de feathers" more of late! But when I do head out to the woods, My smoke pole is in my hand. I've got a TC Encore in 50 cal. and also have a 270 barrel with it, both scoped out and ready to rock and roll, killed deer with both but anymore, just soon "blow smoke" |
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Big Buck
Trophy Hunter
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| 04 Aug 2008 05:17 PM |
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That's quite the selection. I just got one of those TC Pro Hunters so now that is my gun of choice. |
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cut_un
Super Sportsman
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| 04 Aug 2008 09:53 PM |
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Bought my TC several years ago. As I "tested and tuned" my new toy, I said to myself, why not add this, should be able to turn the hammer instead of buying "the attachment" Low and behold, the very next year..... The Pro-hunter, it's everything the Encore should have been. Having said that, still love my Encore |
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jeff
Jr Hunter
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| 12 Aug 2008 01:33 AM |
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450 marlin 1895M
I love that lever action. got it toped with a short Leopold, 1.25 to 5 i think and man does it rock a whitetail with the Leverevolution ammo!
I have a TC Encore too, but i am partial to the Marlin.
Taken several good bucks.
Jeff
www.onthegroundoutdoors.blogspot.com
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cut_un
Super Sportsman
Posts:474
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| 12 Aug 2008 01:52 AM |
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Been finding myself wanting a lever action as well. Always felt like I'd like to have on, now with the new ammo that's out, it's a killing machine! Did use one my bud owned a few years back to let the air out of a big old doe..... It's was cool, but his was scoped, I think i'd leave mine open sights.... like the cowboys used!!! |
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Foremost Hunting Admin
Trophy Hunter
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| 12 Aug 2008 08:21 AM |
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Jeff, Welcome to the site. We look forward to chatting with you.
My first gun was a old hex barrell 30/30 lever action I borrowed from my grandfather. I loved that gun. It made me feel like I was in the old west and I could squeeze of rounds pretty fast. It wa ded on and nice and light for those deer drives I always got stuck doing through the thick WI swamps. |
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cut_un
Super Sportsman
Posts:474
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| 19 Aug 2008 03:26 AM |
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Any of you guys "into slug guns". We have about half our counties here in Va. that are "shotgun only"..... so in the general season, I have a scoped Rem 870 that is the cat's behind. It has a FULLY RIFLED& SCOPED and with Winchester 1 oz. slugs. It's bad to the bone out to 150. And what's gets me going..... IS THE REACTION TO THE HIT |
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Trophy Hunter
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| 22 Aug 2008 11:09 PM |
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Although I rarely gun hunt near my home when I do (Shotgun only zone) I also use a remmington 870 with a slug barrel. It is a great gun and dead on out to 60 yards. I've never had to take more then one shot at a deer with that thing. I am jeleous of your set up though. I don't have a scope. |
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Archer
Trophy Hunter
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| 24 Aug 2008 01:55 AM |
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My personal favorite is an old .300 Savage with a twilight scope that was handed down from my Grandfather. It has killed elk & and mule deer (not by me) and many whitetail. |
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