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 Let's See your Go To Rifle
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07/24/14 07:08 PM
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MikeC
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Getting that time of year and somebody had to do it so lets see your go to rifle for deer sized critters. 
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Re: Let's See your Go To Rifle
[Re: MikeC]
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07/24/14 07:13 PM
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cameron00
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Top one:  Remington 700 LTR in 308 with 20 inch fluted heavy barrel.
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Re: Let's See your Go To Rifle
[Re: MikeC]
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07/24/14 07:18 PM
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gaharris
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My number one go to rifle. Remington Model 700 .260 cal. 
Gary Harris
Quality Floors
Gary@qualityfloorsoftexas.com
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Re: Let's See your Go To Rifle
[Re: MikeC]
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07/24/14 07:38 PM
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Scotty22
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Last years go to rifles 6.5 Saum  6-284 Lapua  338 Lapua AI  This years go to rifles will be a new 6.5saum I'm having built my 6-284L and these 223  7 Saum AI 
Last edited by Scotty22; 07/25/14 03:17 AM.
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Re: Let's See your Go To Rifle
[Re: MikeC]
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07/24/14 08:13 PM
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dee
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Been using this one the last few years and likely will again. 7mm-08 Ackley 
"A vote is like a rifle; it's usefulness depends on the character of the user" Theodore Roosevelt
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Re: Let's See your Go To Rifle
[Re: MikeC]
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07/24/14 11:11 PM
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wetduck
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 seems to be working fine last couple years gonna stay with the 257 bee.
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Re: Let's See your Go To Rifle
[Re: MikeC]
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07/24/14 11:44 PM
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The 7mm Mag.  
NRA Benefactor Life Member - Free men should not be subjected to permits, paperwork and taxation in order to carry a firearm.
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Re: Let's See your Go To Rifle
[Re: MikeC]
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07/25/14 12:41 AM
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JCB
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SENDERO SF 300 RUM 
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Re: Let's See your Go To Rifle
[Re: MikeC]
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07/25/14 12:46 AM
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Wburke2010
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 This is my go to rifle for almost anything. Scott Weichel Custom build 243 Shooting 105 Berger Hybrid at 3050 makes a good splat on anything I have shot Walter
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Metal buildings, welding, equipment repair, dirt work
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Re: Let's See your Go To Rifle
[Re: MikeC]
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07/25/14 12:48 AM
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wheeling_hunter
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JCB you need to change your bullets thats not a big enough hole in that yote 
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Re: Let's See your Go To Rifle
[Re: wheeling_hunter]
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07/25/14 01:35 AM
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JCB
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JCB you need to change your bullets thats not a big enough hole in that yote Guess how far he ran. 
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Re: Let's See your Go To Rifle
[Re: JCB]
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07/25/14 01:36 AM
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Kung Fu Widgeon
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SENDERO SF 300 RUM The first time I have ever seen a bullet hole you could probably see all the way through.
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Re: Let's See your Go To Rifle
[Re: MikeC]
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07/25/14 01:42 AM
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BigPig
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Got to rifle: Rem 700ADL 270win shooting 150gr soft points in Boyds stock with 1.5 pound trigger  But the go to gun is this pistol: S&W 460XVR topped with a Burris FFIII shooting 260gr JFP @2000fps 
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Re: Let's See your Go To Rifle
[Re: MikeC]
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07/25/14 01:54 AM
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tannerlst
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I'll be using this if I get the chance to hunt in texas this year otherwise it's the bow  
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Re: Let's See your Go To Rifle
[Re: MikeC]
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07/25/14 02:17 AM
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JThoele
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My go to rifle on a lean budget compared to most y'all's rigs. Tikka t3 7mm08REM, Bell and Carlson medalist stock, DNZ base rings, Vortex Viper HS 4-6x30mm. 
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Re: Let's See your Go To Rifle
[Re: MikeC]
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07/25/14 02:20 AM
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Mr. Clean
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Re: Let's See your Go To Rifle
[Re: MikeC]
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07/25/14 02:29 AM
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GPS
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My Ruger 270! I have had this since I was 18. 
Greg
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Re: Let's See your Go To Rifle
[Re: MikeC]
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07/25/14 02:44 AM
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wetduck
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some sick rigs in this thread
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Re: Let's See your Go To Rifle
[Re: MikeC]
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07/25/14 03:10 AM
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tth_40
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It's a toss up between... Winchester Model 70 Super Grade ..270 Win.  Or, Tikka T3 Lite .30-06, B&C Medalist stock.  I'll use either one, love 'em both.
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers
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Re: Let's See your Go To Rifle
[Re: MikeC]
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07/25/14 03:20 AM
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Geezer Ranger
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Sako 85 in .270. Picture to follow.
 I am allergic to stupidity. You can't fix Stupid, but you can occasionally head it off before it hurts someone.
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Re: Let's See your Go To Rifle
[Re: MikeC]
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07/25/14 03:29 AM
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MathMan
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Savage Model 11 .243 with SSS Trigger and 4-12x40 scope. Just got it a month ago! 
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Re: Let's See your Go To Rifle
[Re: MikeC]
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07/25/14 03:34 AM
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Hirogen
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Depends on terrain, my mood and the weather. In no specific order we have: On top - Sako 85 Finnlight in .270 win, topped with Elite 6500 2.5-16x Middle - Nosler Legacy in 35 Whelen, topped with Swaro Z3 3-10x Bottom - X-bolt SS in 7-08, topped with Elite 2.5-10x 
Last edited by Hirogen; 07/25/14 03:39 AM.
Never violate a woman, nor harm a child. Do not lie, cheat or steal. These things are for lesser men. Protect the weak against the evil strong. And never allow thoughts of gain to lead you into the pursuit of evil.
-The Iron Code of Druss the Legend
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Re: Let's See your Go To Rifle
[Re: MikeC]
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07/25/14 01:28 PM
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DiverTexas
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Favorite .25-06.  
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Re: Let's See your Go To Rifle
[Re: MikeC]
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07/25/14 01:36 PM
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sleepyhunter
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Cool pics 
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Re: Let's See your Go To Rifle
[Re: JThoele]
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07/25/14 01:43 PM
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tlk
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My go to rifle on a lean budget compared to most y'all's rigs. Tikka t3 7mm08REM, Bell and Carlson medalist stock, DNZ base rings, Vortex Viper HS 4-6x30mm. nothing wrong with a Tikka - used mine in africa, New Zealand, BC, Mexico, etc.. best rifle for the money I have seen
You can't fix stupid
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