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Caliber and best factory rifle for Whitetail deer - NC
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<blockquote data-quote="bigdogone" data-source="post: 2326934" data-attributes="member: 116192"><p>This guy read my mind about the 300 win mag. Having a rifle in the safe to cover every occasion is the dream. I sometimes admit that I invent new situations to justify getting a new rifle - haha, don't tell anyone I admitted it. For me a new rifle is about options, covering bases and that includes not only the one in front of me but other future dream hunts. </p><p></p><p>That 300 win mag is a beauty for so many options. Could not only hit your current goal but also fill a nice spot in your battery of rifles depending on what else you have. It'll travel to Alaska and Africa well. </p><p></p><p>For smaller caliber deer rifles, I'm a believer in the old 243 win. It's the smallest caliber Ive used on deer and the most effective. I've gone up to 375 H&H in rifles and 45 cal in pistols. Nothing kills deer any quicker or cleaner than my 243's. And recoil? Fahget about it.</p><p></p><p>Have fun with your search.</p><p></p><p>Regarding makers, seems like it's wide open depending on budget. I like the R700 actions as you have so many options later down the road to add to it, barrels, triggers, mags, stocks, bottom metal, etc. I also like the Tikka (got two), butter smooth just like the Sako (got two). That Begara is a nice looking rig. Don't own one but have thought about it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bigdogone, post: 2326934, member: 116192"] This guy read my mind about the 300 win mag. Having a rifle in the safe to cover every occasion is the dream. I sometimes admit that I invent new situations to justify getting a new rifle - haha, don't tell anyone I admitted it. For me a new rifle is about options, covering bases and that includes not only the one in front of me but other future dream hunts. That 300 win mag is a beauty for so many options. Could not only hit your current goal but also fill a nice spot in your battery of rifles depending on what else you have. It'll travel to Alaska and Africa well. For smaller caliber deer rifles, I'm a believer in the old 243 win. It's the smallest caliber Ive used on deer and the most effective. I've gone up to 375 H&H in rifles and 45 cal in pistols. Nothing kills deer any quicker or cleaner than my 243's. And recoil? Fahget about it. Have fun with your search. Regarding makers, seems like it's wide open depending on budget. I like the R700 actions as you have so many options later down the road to add to it, barrels, triggers, mags, stocks, bottom metal, etc. I also like the Tikka (got two), butter smooth just like the Sako (got two). That Begara is a nice looking rig. Don't own one but have thought about it. [/QUOTE]
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