Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted November 26, 2016 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted November 26, 2016 So seeing as it's rifle season here in Michigan and Moto just shot a buck I thought this thread would be appropriate. I'm currently using my brothers Winchester Model 70 in 30.06 but for next year I'm looking for a change. Found a sweet Browning BLR chambered in .358 Winchester which isn't a popular caliber but ammo is readily available and after doing some reading sounds like a damn good shooter for this area. How about the rest of you hunters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member BOHICA Posted November 26, 2016 Gold Member Share Posted November 26, 2016 (edited) I dont hunt anymore but would say an ar15 would prolly be ideal as you have many followup rounds at your disposal. When i did hunt i used a 30-30 and a 30/06. If no law around i would use an ar15 or ar10 these days Edited November 26, 2016 by BOHICA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soupkid Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 I have a semi auto 308 and 2 pump 35 Remingtons. 308 is a good caliber for deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted November 26, 2016 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted November 26, 2016 Drool...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallCool 1 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 I have been using a cheap Remington 7600 pump 270 for 25 years. Shoots fast and flat, never had a issue with it. Always wanted a semi but they all seem to have problems with jamming on cold rainy snowy days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted November 26, 2016 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted November 26, 2016 3 minutes ago, TallCool 1 said: I have been using a cheap Remington 7600 pump 270 for 25 years. Shoots fast and flat, never had a issue with it. Always wanted a semi but they all seem to have problems with jamming on cold rainy snowy days. That's the thing....for whacking whitetail you are using a great gun. I just want something a little different. Buddy of mine has a BAR...not sure if he has any jamming issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 (edited) Ruger M77 bolt action 7mm magnum with 3-9X40 Leupold VX3 scope for me. Wife shoots Savage youth model 7mm-08 with Redfield Illuminator 2-7X32. Used to use remington model 760 30/06. Edited November 26, 2016 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motonoggin Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 I've shot two whitetail bucks with my AR 308. Hunted previously with a 7mm-08 Remington 700. That bagged two mulies and a whitetail buck. Shot a doe two years ago with my AR15 and didn't like how little damage it caused, so I built the 308 with my Dad. My dad mostly used a .280 for deer hunting and has made multiple kills with it. He was a master at neck shots. I've witnessed him make a few 200+ yard neck shots on whitetail and mule deer with that gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted November 26, 2016 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted November 26, 2016 38 minutes ago, HSR said: Ruger M77 bolt action 7mm magnum with 3-9X40 Leupold VX3 scope for me. Wife shoots Savage youth model 7mm-08 with Redfield Illuminator 2-7X32. Used to use remington model 760 30/06. 23 minutes ago, motonoggin said: I've shot two whitetail bucks with my AR 308. Hunted previously with a 7mm-08 Remington 700. That bagged two mulies and a whitetail buck. Shot a doe two years ago with my AR15 and didn't like how little damage it caused, so I built the 308 with my Dad. My dad mostly used a .280 for deer hunting and has made multiple kills with it. He was a master at neck shots. I've witnessed him make a few 200+ yard neck shots on whitetail and mule deer with that gun. Buddy of mine has a 7 mag and your M77 is a great gun and I was just reading up on the .280 earlier tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer254 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 (edited) 47 minutes ago, motonoggin said: I've shot two whitetail bucks with my AR 308. Hunted previously with a 7mm-08 Remington 700. That bagged two mulies and a whitetail buck. Shot a doe two years ago with my AR15 and didn't like how little damage it caused, so I built the 308 with my Dad. My dad mostly used a .280 for deer hunting and has made multiple kills with it. He was a master at neck shots. I've witnessed him make a few 200+ yard neck shots on whitetail and mule deer with that gun. Exactly the same gun I have been using for years. A friend just bought a 6.5 Grendel AR. That is one sweet setup, but expensive. Edited November 26, 2016 by racer254 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Shifty Posted November 26, 2016 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted November 26, 2016 I carry a 1971 Winchester model 94 30-30. Lever action. Love it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlSpackler Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 3 hours ago, Biggie Smails said: So seeing as it's rifle season here in Michigan and Moto just shot a buck I thought this thread would be appropriate. I'm currently using my brothers Winchester Model 70 in 30.06 but for next year I'm looking for a change. Found a sweet Browning BLR chambered in .358 Winchester which isn't a popular caliber but ammo is readily available and after doing some reading sounds like a damn good shooter for this area. How about the rest of you hunters? Sweet setup! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoughnut Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 2 hours ago, Biggie Smails said: That's the thing....for whacking whitetail you are using a great gun. I just want something a little different. Buddy of mine has a BAR...not sure if he has any jamming issues. The Browning BAR is a nice rifle. I shoot a Ruger M77 .270 bolt w/ a Leupold Vari X II 3-9 x 40, I bought it new in 1992 and has been a very dependable deer gun. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted November 26, 2016 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted November 26, 2016 7 minutes ago, snoughnut said: The Browning BAR is a nice rifle. I shoot a Ruger M77 .270 bolt w/ a Leupold Vari X II 3-9 x 40, I bought it new in 1992 and has been a very dependable deer gun. M77's are great and Ruger is a good company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motonoggin Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 38 minutes ago, racer254 said: Exactly the same gun I have been using for years. A friend just bought a 6.5 Grendel AR. That is one sweet setup, but expensive. Been thinking about a new 6.5 upper for one of my AR's. Can't decide between creedmoor and grendel though. My 5.56 isn't good for much else besides coyotes and range fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Crappie Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 76 model 94 30-30 Winchester or my 1959 model 760 Remington pump 30-06 depending on thick woods or open area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 I don't hunt but have my dads 1961 era Savage .308 Model 99 that has dropped one deer, in mint condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted November 26, 2016 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted November 26, 2016 (edited) 11 minutes ago, DriftBusta said: I don't hunt but have my dads 1961 era Savage .308 Model 99 that has dropped one deer, in mint condition. That is a classic in a great caliber.....very cool Woolard. That is one of the 3 guns chambered for the .358 Winchester...they command top dollar. Edited November 26, 2016 by Biggie Smails Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftBusta Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 20 minutes ago, Biggie Smails said: That is a classic in a great caliber.....very cool Woolard. That is one of the 3 gun chambered for the .358 Winchester...they command top dollar. Yeah its a beautiful gun. It will stay in the family. Either a nephew or grandson will end up with it, I might even go after a deer with it myself at some point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
small-bore Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 5 hours ago, Biggie Smails said: Drool...... Dad has a blr .308. it is the best balanced gun I've ever held. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
small-bore Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 2 hours ago, motonoggin said: Been thinking about a new 6.5 upper for one of my AR's. Can't decide between creedmoor and grendel though. My 5.56 isn't good for much else besides coyotes and range fun. That's odd, I dropped my last four deer with a .223 savage axis. the last one an eight point buck that dropped in it's tracks from just over one hundred yards shot. now with that being said i wouldn't want to use it out in an open field with a high wind.I also have a Browning bar 30-06 and a Remington 7400 30-06 autoloader for long shots out in the big field's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mileage Psycho Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 6 hours ago, Biggie Smails said: So seeing as it's rifle season here in Michigan and Moto just shot a buck I thought this thread would be appropriate. I'm currently using my brothers Winchester Model 70 in 30.06 but for next year I'm looking for a change. Found a sweet Browning BLR chambered in .358 Winchester which isn't a popular caliber but ammo is readily available and after doing some reading sounds like a damn good shooter for this area. How about the rest of you hunters? Sounds like you have the right gun, sight it in properly and you should always take out the heart and lungs with one shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doos Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 6 hours ago, snoughnut said: The Browning BAR is a nice rifle. I shoot a Ruger M77 .270 bolt w/ a Leupold Vari X II 3-9 x 40, I bought it new in 1992 and has been a very dependable deer gun. I have the M77 270, nice shooting gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Jimmy Snacks Posted November 26, 2016 Author Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted November 26, 2016 5 hours ago, Mileage Psycho said: Sounds like you have the right gun, sight it in properly and you should always take out the heart and lungs with one shot. It is a great gun but belongs to my brother and it's a right hand bolt.......I'm a lefty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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