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To: Petronski
I recommend a metal rifle.

Not sure if that's in my price range. Maybe alabaster?

28 posted on 01/06/2006 1:24:11 PM PST by Junior_G
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To: Junior_G

have a bamboo one... used once.


32 posted on 01/06/2006 1:25:20 PM PST by Zavien Doombringer (13th AF, 3rd TFW, 3rd AGS, 3rd AMU - ESC The Blue Screw will get you too! 86-89)
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To: Junior_G
First, my bona fides.

I currently own - and use for hunting - a Winchester 30-30, a Marlin 336 lever action in .357 Mag, a Remington 725 in 30.06, a Tikka 270 WSM (Winchester Short Mag), a Ruger .22 Mag, and several .22s. Shortly, I hope to have a Ruger #1 in 25.06.

I consider the Marlin .357 Mag the best for heavy woods hunting, as it is short and light, therefore very fast for those quick shots. I have taken eight shots at deer with the 30.06 and put eight deer in the freezer. I have yet to shoot the Tikka (it was a recent Christmas present), but plan to do so next week. Every one of the rifles mentioned will take a deer (including the .22s [sshhhh!]), and have done so. NOTE: I would not recommend using a .22 for hunting deer except as a last resort in a survival situation. (coff...sometimes things "just happen...")

The prices of all the above ranged from about $100 for one of the .22s to just over $600 for the Tikka. I am fortunate to know a dealer who buys from bulk suppliers and then only applies a 15% markup.

If I could only own one rifle I would go with the 30.06. It's the most versatile in that you can load it with varying loads from 110 to 220 grain over-the-counter bullets, allowing you to shoot varmints with the 110 and even the big bears with the 220 (shots judicially placed, of course). Fortunately, I'm not restricted to only one rifle! The make and model should be to your own personal preference.

And if none of this helps, disregard the whole thing! :)

190 posted on 01/09/2006 6:48:36 AM PST by logos
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