New Rifle for 2017-18 Deer Season

[hseII]

Trying to decide what I want next. I have a Browning BAR in 30-06 but I an leaning toward the Ruger predator in 243

Go with the 6.5.

 

[24on48hunting]

https://www.sportsmansguide.com/pro...m-swift-a-frame-280-grain-20-rounds?a=1587733

This one would be a good one to try also.

 

[Edog537]

I'm going to run the 110 Barnes.

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I killed a couple does with this load a couple of years back. Worked good.

Got the Deerstalker 44 Mag dressed up in camo and took her out for a stroll this afternoon. Got her dialed in and ready for Ossabaw Island. She really likes 240gr Speer Gold Dots!
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Zeroed my .44mag pictured earlier with 240gr XTP Wednesday, 2in high at 50, hitting 2in low at 100. Ready to go! 15 days!

 

[Edog537]

I wonder if these would fit since it’s a single shot...

http://www.garrettcartridges.com/44hammerhead.html

Not sure. The rifle has 20 twist barrel so I am sure it would stabilize. I was going to try out the HSM 305gr "Bear Load" but never got to it. If I can bloody the rifle early in the season I may do a little more experimenting.

 

[24on48hunting]

I killed a couple does with this load a couple of years back. Worked good.
Zeroed my .44mag pictured earlier with 240gr XTP Wednesday, 2in high at 50, hitting 2in low at 100. Ready to go! 15 days!

My 44 is center-punching the bullseye at 25, 1.5" high at 50. Didn't have time to set up at 100 yards today.
Going back Monday to shoot it and several of my rifles at 100.
I'm leaving it as is for now because most of my shots at Ossabaw will be inside 50. If I hunt the open marsh, I'll take my 760 pump 30/06 or 300BLK.

 

[RuffRoad]

Did you ever try Hard Cast?

Yes, I have tried hard cast bullets in the 240 - 300 grain range. They work good okay, the jacketed bullets are more accurate in my S&W 629 with 8" barrel. I use the hard cast bullets in my 454 casull and 475 linebaugh.