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When I was younger, big, heavy rifles didn't bother me. My most used big game rifle was a DWM 1909 Argentine Mauser, sportsterized and rebored / chambered to 35 Whelen. A steel framed Browning BLR in 358 Winchester deserves at least an honorable mention.
Now days, I have gravitated towards light weight, blued steel & walnut bolt actions. A Kimber French Walnut stocked 84L in 30-06, a Kimber 84M in .308, and a Ruger 77 Compact with pretty wood and great blueing in 7mm/08 are what I usually grab today if I am hunting with a rifle. All are several pounds lighter than the typical centerfire bolt action, are great to carry, and plenty accurate. A .30 cal. bullet isn't needed for deer, but when elk get mentioned, A .308 or 30-06 becomes a good minimum choice.
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I do like the Kimber and Ruger M77.
If I was starting out today and buying my first rifle I think one of the Kimber synthetic stocked rifles would be the top of my list. I had a Kimber Montana 7mm-08 for a while. It was great little light rifle. I had a Leupold VariX III 2.5-8 scope on it. That rifle weighed just over 6 lbs. I kind of regret selling it but at least it funded another couple of guns.
The Kimber Hunter in 6.5mm Creedmoor or 7mm-08 would be a great mountain rifle that wouldn't break the bank.
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In my part of the Midwest we have gently rolling hills and brushy bottom ground. A Savage Model 170 pump in 30-30 with open sites was always my go-to whitetail gun.
If I were to venture west and find elk, it'd likely be the Weatherby MK5 in 257 Weatherby Magnum and it's Redfield scope that'd get the duty.
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The .257 Wby is an absolute killer, a truly fantastic cartridge that is often overlooked.
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In ‘72 my first hunting rifle was a ‘72 western auto revelation bolt action 30-06 with Tasso scope was $172 at the time. I had to reload for it to shoot nickel sized five shots groups to this day at 100yds.
My last new hunting rifle is a ‘94 Remington 700 in 338win mag. I can put two bullets through the same hole at 100yds using new Winchester 225 gr psp ammo. Again bolt action. I purchased the 338wm so I could hunt anywhere in North America and light african game.
As I get older I regret buying bolt actions I should of purchased semi auto hunting rifles. I’m 68yo now.
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I've hunted deer for the past 20 years or so with a Tikka 308. I'd a new T3 308 if I had to replace my rifle for some reason. If I did hunt elk, I'd probably step up to a 30-06 just for a little more energy.
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The .257 Wby is an absolute killer, a truly fantastic cartridge that is often overlooked.
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A guy named Wally Taber used his .257 Weatherby a lot in Africa and wrote about it in safari magazines.
I met him after a lecture and he said it was more effective than its caliber would suggest.
Roy Weatherby sent me one of those clear Lucite blocks with his cartridges inside. I have it on a bookcase, after all these years... It makes it easy to eyeball any of his proprietary cartridges.
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01-28-2019, 07:37 PM
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57 posts and not one mention of a Savage? Wow....out of the box accuracy is on par with many bench rest guns at a fraction of the cost.
Not the prettiest rifle ever made, but they are incredibly accurate and very rugged.
At least in Billings Montana the Savage is VERY popular on the range....Many calibers to choose from....AND I don't even work for Savage!!
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Too many Rifles.
Elk Browning Safari in 338 Win Mag
Deer: Custom Sako in 270 Win. or Custom Sako in 300 H&H, or Mannlicher Schoenauer in 30-06 or Styer Scout Rifle in 308 Win.
I'm thinking I may need to start selling.
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Too many Rifles.
Elk Browning Safari in 338 Win Mag
Deer: Custom Sako in 270 Win. or Custom Sako in 300 H&H, or Mannlicher Schoenauer in 30-06 or Styer Scout Rifle in 308 Win.
I'm thinking I may need to start selling.
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Sauer and Sohn Drilling 16X16X 8x57JR
Eduard Kettner Combination in 16 over 8x57JR
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Too many Rifles.
Elk Browning Safari in 338 Win Mag
Deer: Custom Sako in 270 Win. or Custom Sako in 300 H&H, or Mannlicher Schoenauer in 30-06 or Styer Scout Rifle in 308 Win.
I'm thinking I may need to start selling.
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Why? Doesn't hurt to have several good rifles.
Which Mannlicher have you got? I think the .30-06 was first offered in 1924.
Does yours have the full length "stutzen" stock?
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MS is a 1961 MCA does have Stutzen stock.
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I've mostly been using a Browning BAR in 30-06 with a Leupold scope since the mid-90's. It's great for anything under 600-700lbs. Nice accuracy and easy follow up shots with the semi-auto. I also use my Dad's pre-64 Winchester 70 in 30-06, but I usually only take it out once a year.
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In my part of the Midwest we have gently rolling hills and brushy bottom ground. A Savage Model 170 pump in 30-30 with open sites was always my go-to whitetail gun.
If I were to venture west and find elk, it'd likely be the Weatherby MK5 in 257 Weatherby Magnum and it's Redfield scope that'd get the duty.
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I want a .257 Weatherby so badly. Such a magnificent cartridge.
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Guess it depends a lot on the terrain. The .30-06 is a good all-around choice. I have used a Remington 700 in .280 for both deer and elk. For heavy cover, I prefer iron sights on a lever action .30-30 for deer, but a .30-06 carbine with iron sights would also work well. A well scoped 7mm Mag would cover all bases in more open terrain.
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I really like the wood to blued metal workmanship in all firearms. Someone said that life is too short to hunt with a ugly gun. The Dakota 76 sold itself to me. Quality was apparent at first sight. My choice for caliber comes from my experiences over seven decades. The 280 Remington is not a magnum but adequate for the game the OP desires. Long barrel life, reasonable recoil and access to good factory loading with premium bullets are part of my attraction to the caliber. Reloading is quite easy and allows the reloader to fine tune ammunition for long range accuracy. Love the Dakota rifle and the caliber. Life is too short. My 02.
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30-06 will cover most people's hunting needs.
The previous suggestions are all good.
One very good Calibre is missing that being
Remington 280. 150 gr. Swift scirrco at 2950 fps is a great do it all combination. Check it out
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I haven't hunted game bigger than rabbits for many years, and haven't been physically able to hunt at all for some time. Never hunted elk. We have them in Kentucky, but harvest is strictly limited.
If I were able to hunt deer again I would be perfectly happy with an older, JM-marked Marlin 336 in .30-30 or a bolt action in .243. Possibly a Savage or Ruger, unless I could find a nice '60's vintage Remington 700. Two hundred yards is a long shot for Kentucky deer.
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