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deer rifle?
- Thread starter Laces_Out_Marino
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I'm Left Handed and just out of High School I wanted a brand new, Stainless Left Handed .270. I didn't have Custom Shop money as Remington had discontinued regular production of a LH SS .270 in 1999. I wasn't that crazy about Browning as the newer ones were made in Japan, but my only other option was a Ruger, and at that time Ruger triggers weren't that great and Savage wasn't as well thought of as now.
That being said, my A Bolt II has been an excellent rifle. Very good handling and exceptional accuracy, and a decent factory trigger. It will be one of those that will be the last I part with. I like the A Bolt II so well, a few years later I purchased a BPS, which has been just as good a firearm in it's own right.
I've learned not to be "As" Snobby.
hseII
That being said, my A Bolt II has been an excellent rifle. Very good handling and exceptional accuracy, and a decent factory trigger. It will be one of those that will be the last I part with. I like the A Bolt II so well, a few years later I purchased a BPS, which has been just as good a firearm in it's own right.
I've learned not to be "As" Snobby.
hseII
Roger that, brother! I loved 165 and 168 grain, but can only afford 150 grain now ( when I can find them) PROPER SHOT PLACEMENT means there is no blood trail to follow.........
257 weatherby mag if u can see it u can drop it in its tracks
7mm08 Styer Mt. or 6.8 AR in GA.
6.5/284 out west for deer and 30/378 wby for bigger game.
6.5/284 out west for deer and 30/378 wby for bigger game.
My Dad gave me my BAR when I was 14 years old. I have never needed another deer rifle but I have acquired a couple more rifles over the years. I have a BLR in 7mag that I love but I have never even hunted with it because I prefer my .270. It is the only gun I own that I can honestly say I will never, ever part with. My .270 was made in Belgium. My BLR was made in Japan. Still, it is a fine piece.
Nothing "snobby" about wanting to buy American, brother. My only problem is I have yet to find an American made rifle I like as much as a Browning. I hate to say that. I'm just being honest.
The Brownings I've shot have been very accurate. I've always wanted an 81 BLR in 308. I don't even know why; my .270 does such a great Job as a deer rifle. I guess it's just the look of them
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I lucked into a used 81 BLR in 308 for $440 - was kinda worried about the thin barrel, but that has not proven to be an issue. I LOVE MINE.
What are y'all's (that's a word where I hail) thoughts on a 300blk upper for your AR for deer hunting?
Essentially like x39 which is like 30-30, so it's okay
