Hello to all my deer rifle enthusiasts…

[300_whisper]

Always preferred a 270 for deer but if you really want an accurate.308, the rem700 tactical LE is supposed to be pretty impressive.

Good call…or the Gen I or Gen II 5R

 

[Lonegle57]

To me it is important to know what kind of area you are hunting in. How long are the common shots, how open or thick is the area. In my case, most shots are 100 to 150 yards,usually in the 75 yard range, my 308's are are usually handguns, giving me a little more of a challenge. Today, most rifles with decent glass are minute of deer. Longer range will require more thinking and research, as well as testing ammo with the choice.

 

[GeauxLSU]

Can anyone recommend a few options? I’m essentially looking for a “Toyota Camry with premium features, but not quite a Lexus” type of deer rifle. No wood stocks. Price range around $500-$899.

Emphasis on their current models having a proven track record for *accuracy*.

Here's your answer. You aren't getting these features and accuracy for less.

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Features and Benefits​

• Bolt action with a 5+1 capacity
• Hammer-forged barrel with a target crown muzzle
• 1-piece fluted bolt with 3 gas ports and 2 locking lugs
• Drilled/tapped steel receiver
• Synthetic stock with rubber grip panels
• 2-stage trigger
• 3-position safety
• Knurled bolt knob with a 90-degree lift
• Fully enclosed bolt shroud with a traditional slide release

 

[Whatchagot87]

To me it is important to know what kind of area you are hunting in. How long are the common shots, how open or thick is the area. In my case, most shots are 100 to 150 yards,usually in the 75 yard range, my 308's are are usually handguns, giving me a little more of a challenge. Today, most rifles with decent glass are minute of deer. Longer range will require more thinking and research, as well as testing ammo with the choice.

This is an excellent observation that is almost always overlooked. While accuracy of a rifle is great, it is often honestly not that much of a factor for most people’s hunting range. Most rifles can and will get the job done out to the ranges most people hunt at. Pick a rifle you like the features and ergonomics of and it will be more enjoyable in use. If accuracy was all that mattered, everyone would be hauling heavy benchrest guns to the deer stand. If it doesn’t meet your accuracy requirements, then you can move on. In that price bracket, Tikka is the easy button though.

 

[GFB]

Here's your answer. You aren't getting these features and accuracy for less.

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Features and Benefits​

• Bolt action with a 5+1 capacity
• Hammer-forged barrel with a target crown muzzle
• 1-piece fluted bolt with 3 gas ports and 2 locking lugs
• Drilled/tapped steel receiver
• Synthetic stock with rubber grip panels
• 2-stage trigger
• 3-position safety
• Knurled bolt knob with a 90-degree lift
• Fully enclosed bolt shroud with a traditional slide release

Ruger American Gen 2 is about the same price as the Howa/Weatherby. So is the CVA Cascade. They all seem like good rifles.

 

[Korndog]

Why switch?

I want to consolidate calibers

 

[Korndog]

A

270 kill any deer in North America and does it very well

Agreed!

 

[poopdaddy]

real hard to beat the remmy 700. they are kinda the standard.. sorta like choosing between a whopper and a impossible whopper... both will make a turd.... but its all about the way in and not the way out....

 

[Korndog]

To me it is important to know what kind of area you are hunting in. How long are the common shots, how open or thick is the area. In my case, most shots are 100 to 150 yards,usually in the 75 yard range, my 308's are are usually handguns, giving me a little more of a challenge. Today, most rifles with decent glass are minute of deer. Longer range will require more thinking and research, as well as testing ammo with the choice.

Good point. Forgot to add that.
I’ll be hunting in the GA, AL, SC, & TN 98% of the time.
Longest shot I’d be comfortable taking is 300-400max with majority inside 300. So yeah, minute of deer is prob plenty, but I also like to subtly flex on my friends at the same time.

 

[Korndog]

real hard to beat the remmy 700. they are kinda the standard.. sorta like choosing between a whopper and a impossible whopper... both will make a turd.... but its all about the way in and not the way out....

poopdaddy with a poop analogy 🤣