Deer Rifle

**DRAGOONRANCH** · 11-20-2009, 12:50 PM

I am looking for a Deer Rifle for my brother as a Christmas present. I figured someone may want to unload something between now and Christmas so I figured I would get a jump on it.

.243, 22-220 or whatever. Not real particular, just don't want one that is completely worn out.

**FJAggie07** · 11-20-2009, 01:38 PM

If you want something new you know who to PM. (BBurris)

**DRAGOONRANCH** · 11-20-2009, 02:09 PM

I am going to give him a holler to see what some good options are.

**AggieTJ2007** · 11-20-2009, 02:15 PM

i like my .243 but its not for sale unless you wanna trade it for your rifle

**stx4wheeler** · 11-20-2009, 02:24 PM

Ed look at .25-06 for him this is what I started with and still use mainly today, it is a little less kick than the .30-06 and it very flat shooting. Mine isn't for sale but I would look into those. You can get a new one from savage for a decent price.

**BMFScout** · 11-20-2009, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by stx4wheeler

Ed look at .25-06 for him this is what I started with and still use mainly today.

must...resist...temptation to make joke too strong....

**Sharpe** · 11-20-2009, 04:47 PM

If you end up buying new, Savage cant be beat for best value.

**bburris** · 11-23-2009, 10:27 AM

If you figure out what you want brand-wise I'll run up the numbers for you in a PM. If I get a few minutes I'll try to put the basics together for a few different manufacturers.

**DRAGOONRANCH** · 11-23-2009, 11:22 AM

Question, if we go with 270, 270 winchester or 270 wsm?

**Sharpe** · 11-23-2009, 11:33 AM

Ammo cost- winchester. I'm not sold on the whole WSM or WSSM idea (short fat cartridges with insanely high chamber pressures). I dont see any advantage of a short action bolt gun, I see it more as a marketing gimmick.

**uglyota** · 11-23-2009, 11:48 AM

At the risk of turning this into something other than intended...

first deer rifle? After a .22, my kid's first rifle will be a nice lever action .30-30. Youngun's not going to be taking stupid long shots at a deer, and doesn't need a $1500 gun, but hopefully it will be something useful that he can be proud of, and that he can pass on to his kid and grandkid

**eight** · 11-23-2009, 11:54 AM

I agree with Sharp. If the gas station out in the sticks carries ammo, they've got regular .270. I personally don't like .270, just because it was a marketing scheme that caused the fall of a much better round, .264 mag. Therefore, we are all worse off because of the .270.

**DRAGOONRANCH** · 11-23-2009, 01:38 PM

I had a feeling the consensus would be 270. I will see what we can find in a Savage w/ synth stock. I may just let him have my scope and upgrade to a better version for my 7mag one of these days.

**DRAGOONRANCH** · 11-23-2009, 01:41 PM

Hippie, I think my grandad has a lever action 30-30, but I know that I have never shot it. I will definitely have to break into his gun cabinet for the Colorado trip next year.

**NealtheDestroyr** · 11-23-2009, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by DRAGOONRANCH

I had a feeling the consensus would be 270. I will see what we can find in a Savage w/ synth stock. I may just let him have my scope and upgrade to a better version for my 7mag one of these days.

Will you be getting a Savage with an Accutrigger?

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