Recommendation for a (deer) rifle

I myself would just buy a barrel and stripped upper and build around it but never converting one he just needs to buy drop in. I would get the pistol length gas though it seems to work better in 300 bo. its a hunting rifle ar and like you said put a wallop on most anything he would encounter
 
that one needs ar 10 lower if he has 5.56 then it wont fit, 300 bo will fit 556 lower and uses same bcg.
 
dewey said:
that one needs ar 10 lower if he has 5.56 then it wont fit, 300 bo will fit 556 lower and uses same bcg.
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6.8 SPC uses a standard AR-15 lower. All would need is a bolt/BCG and a few mags. Bolts and mags are easy to find especially since the 224 Valkerye(sp) came out. FWIW most of the uppers come with a bolt and it is generally a good call to have a dedicated BCG for individual uppers. I dont get the hype over 300 blk unless shooting supressed subsonics or if you want a pistol.
 
ok I had 6.5 on my mind. but there again how many 400 yd shots at deer? all I have killed in 45 years have been less than 100 yd shots
 
dewey said:
ok I had 6.5 on my mind. but there again how many 400 yd shots at deer? all I have killed in 45 years have been less than 100 yd shots
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If they're anything like the ones in my (city) yard, they will turn broadside to you and stare at you from 40 feet away and would be easy pickings even with a pistol.
 
Are you set on a Bolt action? I'd go lever gun, no need for high power optics, unless you need the help seeing in low light (I do..getting older is no fun):
Just a few suggestions in my TOTALLY non-prejudiced way of recommending a lever gun in various calibers...you don't need a big rifle caliber if shooting 150yds or under!
A few suggestions below: 44mag, 30-30, 35Rem, 38-55, 45Colt..45-70(well maybe not unless you reload)
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Although there are dozens of fine options, I always seem to fall back on a lever action 30-30 with a fairly decent scope.
 
mazer said:
Are you set on a Bolt action? I'd go lever gun, no need for high power optics, unless you need the help seeing in low light (I do..getting older is no fun):
Just a few suggestions in my TOTALLY non-prejudiced way of recommending a lever gun in various calibers...you don't need a big rifle caliber if shooting 150yds or under!
A few suggestions below: 44mag, 30-30, 35Rem, 38-55, 45Colt..45-70(well maybe not unless you reload)
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Nice collection! I've always had an itch for a 30-30 lever gun to carry in the thick stuff, but haven't made it happen yet. Any advice on what to get and what to stay away from?
 
dewey said:
ok I had 6.5 on my mind. but there again how many 400 yd shots at deer? all I have killed in 45 years have been less than 100 yd shots
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Which 6.5? I hunt a lot of beanfields/hayfields so longer shots are fairly common. I would say my average shot is 100-250 yards. If I am hunting in the woods I like buckshot, granted 45 yards is about as far as I can see.
 
Lots of good suggestions in this thread.

I think you can come in WAY under a grand here with many of them. I'll echo a couple:

1) Ruger American or Savage Axis in the caliber of your choosing plus either a Nikon (Prostaff/Buckmaster) or Vortex (Crossfire II, Diamondback) scope. You would probably spend 500ish and have money left over for plenty of ammo for range time.

2) Pick up a .300 BLK upper (or two, PSA is practically giving them away....), same scope recommendations plus ammo.

In the room I'm typing this I have a .308, 2 .30-06's, 2 300BLK rifles and a lever action .45 Colt. I've taken deer with all of them. I keep going back to the .300BLK though. Last three deer I've killed have been with it, and neither has taken a step after the shot. Nice and handy for the dense creek bottom I hunt and has gotten the job done with no tracking.
 
rantingredneck said:
Lots of good suggestions in this thread.

I think you can come in WAY under a grand here with many of them. I'll echo a couple:

1) Ruger American or Savage Axis in the caliber of your choosing plus either a Nikon (Prostaff/Buckmaster) or Vortex (Crossfire II, Diamondback) scope. You would probably spend 500ish and have money left over for plenty of ammo for range time.

2) Pick up a .300 BLK upper (or two, PSA is practically giving them away....), same scope recommendations plus ammo.

In the room I'm typing this I have a .308, 2 .30-06's, 2 300BLK rifles and a lever action .45 Colt. I've taken deer with all of them. I keep going back to the .300BLK though. Last three deer I've killed have been with it, and neither has taken a step after the shot. Nice and handy for the dense creek bottom I hunt and has gotten the job done with no tracking.
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@noway2 I agree with @rantingredneck about the Prostaff/CrossfireII recomendation. I used the Nikon for years until I sold the rifle it was on and had no issues with it. The Vortex is a solid scope as well from what I can tell. I hadn't planned to sell/trade them but let me know if you have any interest in them.
 
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@noway2 I agree with @rantingredneck about the Prostaff/CrossfireII recomendation. I used the Nikon for years until I sold the rifle it was on and had no issues with it. The Vortex is a solid scope as well from what I can tell. I hadn't planned to sell/trade them but let me know if you have any interest in them.
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I'll have to look into those, I honestly haven't heard of Prostaff or the Crossfire2.
 
Aight folks, y'all ready to learn some knowledge today? The MuShu (that's me) is here to give you the ultimate in weapon advice for today's modern battlefield.......I mean hunt, yeah, hunt.

You've got FOUR (4) choices in weaponry, all achieve the same goal, all will do the job, and go an extra mile, or two, in acquiring meat for your family for next winter.

1. FGM-148 Javelin
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2. MK-29 Missile Launching System
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3. GAU-8 Avenger
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4. 18 inch gun from Japanese Battleship Yamato
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Anything smaller than these recommendations is not recommended.

May the pew pew be with you brother.
 
nchunt101 said:
If you are like the AR platform look at the 6.8SPCII. Slams deer out to 400 yds. Bison Armory produces a hell of an upper and bolts/bcg/mags are fairly easy to find.
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6.8 SPCII is all I’ve hunted with since 2012, and have taken deer from 50- 300 yards. My latest build uses an ARP barrel, but I’ve used Bison barrels, and they’re first rate.
 
MuShu Gordon said:
Aight folks, y'all ready to learn some knowledge today? The MuShu (that's me) is here to give you the ultimate in weapon advice for today's modern battlefield.......I mean hunt, yeah, hunt.

You've got FOUR (4) choices in weaponry, all achieve the same goal, all will do the job, and go an extra mile, or two, in acquiring meat for your family for next winter.

1. FGM-148 Javelin
Javelin3.jpg


2. MK-29 Missile Launching System
Mk-29-missile-launcher-002.jpg


3. GAU-8 Avenger
1280px-GAU-8_meets_VW_Type_1.jpg


4. 18 inch gun from Japanese Battleship Yamato
Yamato%27s_main_battery_guns_18.1%E2%80%9DL45_Type_94.jpg


Anything smaller than these recommendations is not recommended.

May the pew pew be with you brother.
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Clearly the GAU-8 Avenger is the better choice here......Sub MOA accuracy out of at least 1/20,000 rounds.
 
nchunt101 said:
If you are like the AR platform look at the 6.8SPCII. Slams deer out to 400 yds. Bison Armory produces a hell of an upper and bolts/bcg/mags are fairly easy to find.
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If I ever decided to hunt, my 12" 6.8 (Bison BSP barrel) with YHM ULT would be my go-to rifle.
 
CZ 557 Sporter 308 which is a bolt action very high quality wood stock gun. The gun will be extremely accurate straight out of the box for around $750.00 on Buds Gun Shop site. It’s under the budget and would be a gun you could go out and shoot long range accuracy if you ever desired. 308 is a caliber with much lower round cost than 270, 7mm, or 30-06. It’s a highly common caliber at half the cost of 30-06 or 7mm if you don’t shoot exotic ammo types. It’s an heirloom to hand down to other generations.
 
noway2 said:
Than say a .300 Win. Not sure about a 30'06. My wife is 5'0 at about 125 lbs.
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.308 is an easy load for any woman to shoot if she knows how to shoot good there isn't to many guns she couldn't shoot comfortably hell Gwen can shoot a mosin all day. to be honest I've not found a gun yet she wouldn't shoot rifle or pistol she's went as high as 50 call in pistol didn't flinch on a .454 and even shot drums .458 rifle with a regular load not the lower recoil so go figure
 
Another to recommend the CZ557 series, I however hunt with a older H&R 340 which is a commercial 98 action in .308. I have absolute confidence in that rifle to harvest game. My longest whitetail was taken with a Springfield Armory SAR-48 Bush rifle (18" FAL) in .308 at a distance of a measured 300m. Currently building a .308 AR10 rifle when I'm home. Used to shoot a M14 National Match out to 1000yds with irons during All Army Matches. .308 can be found just about anywhere. Also your wife isn't limited to shooting full throttle .308 as there are reduced recoil loads from the big companies (Fed, Rem and Hornady) are if you reloaded you can duplicate it.

http://cz-usa.com/product/cz-557-sporter-short-action/
http://www.chuckhawks.com/reduced_recoil_ammo.html


CD
 
Man, what a lot of great advice!

I'd wanna know more about where yer huntin' to make a recommendation, but... since it's Piedmont, it's not long distance bean field, so... I gotta second the idea of bein' thrifty. Get a $300 Marlin 30-30, an' find out if'n ya need a scope. If ya do, get one for another $100 or so. Put $600 back in the bank!
 
I you are thinking about lever guns, get either a used JM stamped real Marlin unless you know what you are looking at as far as fit, finish and overall assembly! Remington Marlins are still very hit and miss quality-wise, but you can find a very nice older specimen of Model 336 in 30-30 caliber in the $350-$450 range that will last you forever. A little more expensive for a nice 35Rem...say $400-$550 and pistol caliber (depending on configuration) $600-$900. You mostly don't need a scope on these but you certainly don't need to spend a fortune on glass! Next would be a nice Winchester, these are either top eject or angle eject, these are nice rifles, but are more difficult to scope than a Marlin. Henry Rifles would be my second choice, if you don't mind loading larger calibers from a tube (think .22 rifles), then Rossi, which can be had reasonably, but they have quality control issues too...if you get a good one, you are set, if not...be prepared for the pain. and FINALLY Remington Marlin, just be very very careful, Remington marlins customer service isn't very good either...so again...pain if you have an issue.
good luck with your choice! Lots of good ideas on this thread!
 
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