2022-23 Way too early “Deer”Rifle thread

[Whatchagot87]

Got this one in December, might even get around to putting a scope on it sometime!

 

[Buckeye Mike]

I’ve got An old ‘94 chambered in .25-.35 I’d like to hunt with this year

 

[Edog537]

Glock 40 in the hard hitting 10mm with a vortex optic. It’ll be riding in a Kenai chest holster.
I’m still working on load selection.
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Sako 85S .308 with a Vortex 3-12x56, the same rifle I have used for the past few seasons. Barnes TTSX 150’s performed really well for the kids and I this season.
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Forgot to post up my new “Hand Rifle” CVA Scout V2 pistol in 6.5 Grendel.

 

[24on48hunting]

Forgot to post up my new “Hand Rifle” CVA Scout V2 pistol in 6.5 Grendel.

Those are solid setups. I’d like to see it.
I’ve always wanted to kill a deer with a handgun, but never seem to commit myself to it.
To this day, I’ve only dispatched one deer with a handgun, after bringing it down with a rifle.

I passed a shot on a mature doe a couple seasons ago because she was just a little bit outside of my comfort zone.

I’ve had the idea of killing a deer with one of each type of weapon for years. I’ve killed deer with a compound, recurve, crossbow, rifle, muzzleloader and shotgun.
The handgun kill eludes me still, but I’m hoping to be able to change that this season.

I’m considering getting a 9” Lone Wolf barrel for my G-40 so I can squeeze a little bit more out of that round.

 

[Edog537]

Those are solid setups. I’d like to see it.
I’ve always wanted to kill a deer with a handgun, but never seem to commit myself to it.
To this day, I’ve only dispatched one deer with a handgun, after bringing it down with a rifle.
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I passed a shot on a mature doe a couple seasons ago because she was just a little bit outside of my comfort zone.

I’ve had the idea of killing a deer with one of each type of weapon for years. I’ve killed deer with a compound, recurve, crossbow, rifle, muzzleloader and shotgun.
The handgun kill eludes me still, but I’m hoping to be able to change that this season.

I’m considering getting a 9” Lone Wolf barrel for my G-40 so I can squeeze a little bit more out of that round.

I killed a deer with a Glock 23C by luck trying to catch a deer dog. Deer got confused in the ruckus and walked to within 20ft. One 180gr gold dot to the head. She never saw or heard anything.

 

[Mirvin 264]

Nice rifle. What scope mounts are those? Looking for something different for my 700 this year as well.

Thanks, sorry I just saw your reply! They're Leupold Standard mounts and rings, both in Silver. I've always preferred Leupold scope mounts on my hunting setups..........

 

[Bogboy]

Never deer hunted but going this season. What’s a good .308 bolt gun/optic setup for north GA woods? Say under $1,250 total if that’s reasonable.

I know absolutely nothing about scopes or bolt guns.

 

[yardboss1]

Never deer hunted but going this season. What’s a good .308 bolt gun/optic setup for north GA woods? Say under $1,250 total if that’s reasonable.

I know absolutely nothing about scopes or bolt guns.

I will suggest a Ruger American or Savage Axis with a entry level Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9X40 scope. Well under $ 750 if you buy new and cheaper if you buy used. Spend the other $ 500 on good hunting ammo and practice.

 

[Bogboy]

I will suggest a Ruger American or Savage Axis with a entry level Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9X40 scope. Well under $ 750 if you buy new and cheaper if you buy used. Spend the other $ 500 on good hunting ammo and practice.

You’re the second guy I’ve talked to that mentioned the Axis. Definitely leaning that way. TY

 

[Edog537]

Update. Ready for the range. Still a little cosmetic work but otherwise ready.