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 Re: I need a new rifle
[Re: grout-scout]
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01/02/13 09:02 PM
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I had a savage 30-06 synthetic that I got rid of because of the recoil
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Re: I need a new rifle
[Re: Texas Dan]
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01/02/13 09:17 PM
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You did not say what the use of the rifle would be. IMO, the best "bang for the buck" would be to find a used 30-30. Put an aftermarket recoil pad on it, and it brings an already low recoil rifle down even lower. Ammo is always easy to find too. If you are going to be taking 300 yard shots though, the 30-30 would not work.
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Re: I need a new rifle
[Re: unclebubba]
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01/02/13 09:25 PM
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It would be used for deer and hog hunting. Sorry
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Re: I need a new rifle
[Re: Dropp-243]
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01/02/13 10:49 PM
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A .260 would be a good caliber if you can find one. More power than a .243 and not much more recoil. Also a wood stocked rifle would give a bit more weight to the gun helping cut back the perceived recoil.
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Re: I need a new rifle
[Re: grout-scout]
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01/02/13 10:58 PM
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Didn't even read the whole question, but I agree. Yes you do. 
"I have no idea what WW-III will be fought with, but WW-IV will be fought with sticks and stones." A. Einstein 
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Re: I need a new rifle
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01/03/13 01:16 AM
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You already have a 700 Remington (nothing any better) short action, why not get it blue printed, rebarreled to 308 Winchester, Jewell trigger and restocked by a REAL gunsmith? Now you are fixed for life! Nothing left to do but upgrade optics. You even have time for it to be finished for next deer season if you get started now. PM me for my gunsmith's info (he will only do "full tilt" or nothing - no he isn't cheap).
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Re: I need a new rifle
[Re: gollygee]
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01/03/13 02:13 AM
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Winchester model 70 synthetic stock, stainless action and barrel, .300 Ultra Mag. A real pig or anything else killer!
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Re: I need a new rifle
[Re: Texas Dan]
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01/03/13 02:24 AM
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A lot of people making comments about the Vanguards, but not referencing them as being Series I or II.
I know the most recent Series II rifles come with an accuracy guarantee, but I read somewhere that it's only good when shooting "premium" ammo. And a recent review by Field and Stream found the Series II to be the most inaccurate (widest grouping) in the test.
Has anyone noticed any differences between the Vanguard Series I and II? There has been mention of the Series II being more expensive and closer to that $500 price point.
Not bashing but just suggesting that people add more clarity to their posts since the Series I rifles are still widely available. in all honesty i think all you get is a new trigger and accuracy guarantee, i bet thats it, i bet nothin else is different, well the stock got uglier if thats even possible. damn good guns though
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Re: I need a new rifle
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01/03/13 02:43 AM
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I just purchased a 700 varmint 308 from Dicks. Couldnt pass on the price.Think it will do just fine. Thanks for the advice and knowledge
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Re: I need a new rifle
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01/03/13 02:48 AM
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That's the camo wrapped, heavy barrel dude? What did it run you, $549 with scope package? I like that caliber, plenty of killing power and a little less recoil than some others.
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Re: I need a new rifle
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01/03/13 02:52 AM
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The scope cross hairs was messed up. So out the door $472 with $50 mail in rebate
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Re: I need a new rifle
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01/03/13 02:53 AM
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Re: I need a new rifle
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01/03/13 05:33 AM
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No votes for an AR in 6.8? I love mine! LWRC M6A3 16" and I usually use 110gr Accubonds. It isn't an inexpensive gun, but there are plenty of variants that are much more affordable. And The AR platform is especially fun for hogs.
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Re: I need a new rifle
[Re: Dropp-243]
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01/03/13 11:08 AM
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7mm mag...it drops everything that it hits...and produces great blood trails.
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Re: I need a new rifle
[Re: Texas Dan]
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01/03/13 12:55 PM
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I am a Ruger and Browning guy, but I have never heard of a guy with a Marlin complain. The X7 looks good.
I went to the range with a buddy to sight in a Marlin 243 that came with a scope on it. 1" groups at 100 yards.
My high dollar Browning with a Leupold could barely match him.
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Re: I need a new rifle
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01/03/13 01:01 PM
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"Man is still a hunter, still a simple searcher after meat..." Robert C. Ruark
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Re: I need a new rifle
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01/03/13 02:06 PM
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Think I might still get a Marlin in 7mm-08. Just to have it
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Re: I need a new rifle
[Re: alexrex20]
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01/03/13 02:09 PM
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I too bought the savage weather warrior in 270 wsm last year and absolutely love it. like jrab only gun that goes with me. Savage has really stepped up!
Dont tell me you shot the 4 point for the meat when there are does all around.
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Re: I need a new rifle
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01/03/13 02:44 PM
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I've had a .25-06 Rem 700 BDL with a Leupold VX-II 3x9 for almost 20 years now. Beautifully grained walnut stock. It has a kill rate of 100% out to 365yds on deer, hogs, and coyotes. Approximately 50 animals. I've always used a 115 gr. Nosler Partition loaded to perfection for that specific rifle. I love that gun because I always have the utmost confidence when I squeeze the trigger. It has the Mojo.
If you want perfection, you must achieve it. If you want cheap and imperfect, well, anyone can easily have that.
But that's just me. I like to be certain that what I shoot at dies.
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Re: I need a new rifle
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01/04/13 03:41 AM
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Think I might still get a Marlin in 7mm-08. Just to have it I hope you're doing reloads because ammunition for the 7mm-08 is expensive. Academy sells the 7mm-08 ammunition for $25.99, and Gander Mountain sells the 7mm-08 ammunition for $34.99.
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Re: I need a new rifle
[Re: Texas Dan]
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01/04/13 03:58 AM
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i own a Marlin XL7 30-06 (synthetic) by far my favorite rifle because i got my first deer with it and its light weight! and its a good rifle for the price.
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Re: I need a new rifle
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01/04/13 04:09 AM
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Blah Blah Blah...spend some money...not a lot of money and get a Browning XBolt .270 and be done with it. Best gun out of everything I own in my Safe. Should prob just sell the rest and buy more ammo for my AR
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Re: I need a new rifle
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01/04/13 04:09 AM
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Blah Blah Blah...spend some money...not a lot of money and get a Browning XBolt .270 and be done with it. Best gun out of everything I own in my Safe. Should prob just sell the rest and buy more ammo for my AR
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Re: I need a new rifle
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01/04/13 04:19 AM
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I have a Browning BAR Safari II in 30-06 with the BOSS recoil suppressor. Love it and would recommend it to anyone.
Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.
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Re: I need a new rifle
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01/04/13 04:39 AM
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I'm new to hunting. In fact, only been out to a friends lease once and got rained out for most of the day. There are a lot of calibers being mentioned here. So, what's a good all purpose round that's good for hunting just about anything in Texas and New Mexico
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