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Post by Plainsman on Nov 5, 2020 10:25:16 GMT -5
Our rifle deer season opens on the 14th and today I finally get around to checking out deer rifles. I keep them “ready” but always like to check them out immediately before the season opens. Three to check: A Ruger 77/44, bolt action 44 Magnum with 1-4 Leupold Pigplex; a Ruger AmPred in 308 with Leupold 2-7; a Ruger AmPred 6.5 Grendel with Leupold 2-7 Reddot. I’m hoping for a smooth, trouble-free process.
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Post by Ronv69 on Nov 5, 2020 10:31:01 GMT -5
Our rifle deer season opens on the 14th and today I finally get around to checking out deer rifles. I keep them “ready” but always like to check them out immediately before the season opens. Three to check: A Ruger 77/44, bolt action 44 Magnum with 1-4 Leupold Pigplex; a Ruger AmPred in 308 with Leupold 2-7; a Ruger AmPred 6.5 Grendel with Leupold 2-7 Reddot. I’m hoping for a smooth, trouble-free process. Sounds like you have all your bases covered. I won't be hunting this year, too much work needed around the house. When I do get another chance I will probably just grab a Winchester 94 for old times sake. My other options are 45/70, 45/70, and 450 Bushmaster. |
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Post by Plainsman on Nov 5, 2020 11:18:52 GMT -5
It’s good to have options.
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Post by bigwoolie on Nov 5, 2020 17:00:41 GMT -5
Our rifle deer season opens on the 14th and today I finally get around to checking out deer rifles. I keep them “ready” but always like to check them out immediately before the season opens. Three to check: A Ruger 77/44, bolt action 44 Magnum with 1-4 Leupold Pigplex; a Ruger AmPred in 308 with Leupold 2-7; a Ruger AmPred 6.5 Grendel with Leupold 2-7 Reddot. I’m hoping for a smooth, trouble-free process. My son in the Marine Corp just bought a Browning X-bolt in 6.5 Creedmore. He likes to do some really long range stuff. My other son, the fire fighter ,and I are still staying with .45-70's. We got his dialed in a couple of weeks ago. |
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Post by Gandalf on Nov 5, 2020 17:14:01 GMT -5
Not hunting, but shooting this Saturday on a 200 yard range.
Shooting a Ruger Precision Rifle in .308 cal with a cheap Barska scope (Barska SWAT 6-24x60).
Probably get a good scope for it next year.
Zeroed it on this range, about this time last year, and tested various reloads.
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Post by Plainsman on Nov 6, 2020 22:47:58 GMT -5
Best of luck with the Barska. We do what necessity requires, but my rule of thumb is to prepare to spend at least as much on the ‘scope as I spent on the rifle. Sometimes more, sometimes less.
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Post by trailboss on Nov 7, 2020 23:45:44 GMT -5
Best of luck with the Barska. We do what necessity requires, but my rule of thumb is to prepare to spend at least as much on the ‘scope as I spent on the rifle. Sometimes more, sometimes less. Sage advice. But once, cry once. |
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Post by jay on Nov 8, 2020 1:15:48 GMT -5
There's an '03A3 Springfield in the gun safe that's itching for a tryout. A retired army warrant officer buddy of mine is a finder of wonderful things for me like that.
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Post by Plainsman on Nov 8, 2020 12:46:47 GMT -5
I have a Remington ‘03 (not A3) that I am very fond of. There is a saying about WW1 rifles: The Americans had the best target rifle; the Germans had the best hunting rifle; the British had the best battle rifle.
On another forum a member and I discussed the “head game” of hunting, deer hunting particularly. About how vital it was that you have confidence in your rifle. That’s one reason I check mine close to the season even if I already feel it is ready. I must know that the rifle is dead-on and ready and that it’s all up to me. Otherwise, it’s no fun being in the woods.
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Post by daveinlax on Nov 8, 2020 13:34:23 GMT -5
When I hunted regularly Beer was at the top of the checklist!  |
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