#434778 - 10/07/07 04:58 PM
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Eric Kilby
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next weekend ill have the cash to get me a new rifle.. wanting something that shoot flat and out to about 300 yds atleast .. looking to stay under $500 for just the rifle ..
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#434792 - 10/07/07 05:11 PM
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FULLDRAWXX75
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What size game are you looking to use this said gun on..........?
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#434794 - 10/07/07 05:13 PM
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Eric Kilby
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deer at the biggest and mostly target shooting
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#434801 - 10/07/07 05:18 PM
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Hogbear
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I'd look at a Savage 11F in .308 or .243 or a Howa Lightning in the same caliber. You can order the Howa from Walmart for a good price, like $415 with a scope.
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#434816 - 10/07/07 05:32 PM
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Model70Man
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Tikka T3 in 243.
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#434903 - 10/07/07 06:34 PM
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stik
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where can you get a T3 under $500? never been a fan of the 243 for deer. just not enough lead. get a 30-06, it is the most versatile round ever designed.
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#434945 - 10/07/07 07:04 PM
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FULLDRAWXX75
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Eric K,
I have to agree with DA's choices, I personally have a Ruger 7mm Rem. Mag. I have seen deer shot with all three guns he mentioned.
Ammo is not cheap for the 06 or 7mm, unless you plan on reloading your own.
The 7mm will give you the range you are looking for and does have a decent variety of bullet weights available for reloading.
It will reach out there.
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#434964 - 10/07/07 07:14 PM
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mike243
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savage 243 or 25/06 they shoot really well for the money,100g for the 243 & 118g or heavier for the 25/06 & you'll not have any problems killing deer,mike243
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#435133 - 10/07/07 08:18 PM
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bonekelektr
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Savage.........Get a shortfat..........
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#435135 - 10/07/07 08:19 PM
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Darkthirty II
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25-06, 260, or the 25-06 in either a rem 700 or Ruger M77. You will not be disapointed. Did I mention the 25-06?
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#435189 - 10/07/07 08:38 PM
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TiminTN
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270 Winchester. Period.........
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#435264 - 10/07/07 09:17 PM
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Model70Man
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where can you get a T3 under $500? never been a fan of the 243 for deer. just not enough lead. get a 30-06, it is the most versatile round ever designed.
You can get a T3 Lite blued for $495 at budsgunshop.
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#435293 - 10/07/07 09:28 PM
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I've always shot brownings until i bought a remington this year,
I think the rem. may out shoot the browning just a tad.
I'd go with DA's choices and in the same order but make sure you get the trigger worked,i had mine lowered to 2.5 lbs and it's the first time ever of doing so and it makes all the difference in the world.Lot easier to stay on target with a light trigger.
So all in all my thoughts are model 700 270 with the trigger worked.
And i own 4 Brownings.
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#435350 - 10/07/07 09:50 PM
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Eric Kilby
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well i have a deal pending for a rem 700 bdl .270
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#435358 - 10/07/07 09:53 PM
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I can get you a new savage with the accutrigger in 270 or 7-08 for $299 in the fire sale here at the local sporting goods store. They're putting the rest of the guns back up for sale on the 15th.
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#435366 - 10/07/07 09:56 PM
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Eric Kilby
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if this deal falls thru i might have to take you up on that will know within a day or so
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#437018 - 10/08/07 07:53 PM
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if 243 too small a 270 would be great shoots flatter , faster and has less drop than a 30-06 130, 150 gr available. The 7mag has about an inch less drop at 300 yards , however you jump way up in foot lbs of kick.. I bought a cheap mossberg that walmart sells , freefloating barrel. put a nikon prostaff 450 total..
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#437035 - 10/08/07 08:04 PM
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Eric Kilby
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kick doesnt worry me
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#437106 - 10/08/07 08:37 PM
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Encore Eye Candy
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I have a Ruger M77 30.06 Kicks like a mule but a good gun, have not used bun in over 10 years.
I have an Encore 270 win. it is a flat shooter and very accurate. I use all the time.
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