- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Coaching Changes
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Not another rifle thread
Posted on 8/11/15 at 12:38 am
Posted on 8/11/15 at 12:38 am
I'm in the market for a new rifle to not kill any deer with this upcoming season. Trying to do it without breaking the bank on the gun and glass though. Prefer a smaller caliber. Suggestions?
8
Posted on 8/11/15 at 12:55 am to Doemadness
Savage in .22-250 or .243
Vortex Diamondback scope
Vortex Diamondback scope
Posted on 8/11/15 at 1:21 am to texag7
I didn't really like the safety on the axis. Seemed like it'd be really easy to knock off.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 7:18 am to Doemadness
Tikka t3 in .22-250 or .204 ruger.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 7:22 am to Doemadness
Ruger American
Posted on 8/11/15 at 7:22 am to Doemadness
Keep the rifle unloaded until you get to the stand.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 7:23 am to Doemadness
204? wtf?
Tikka T3
.243
25-06
Vortex seems to get pretty good reviews, and they seem to have excellent customer service. Probably worth checking out.
Tikka T3
.243
25-06
Vortex seems to get pretty good reviews, and they seem to have excellent customer service. Probably worth checking out.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 7:31 am to ChatRabbit77
quote:
.204 ruger.
You do realize that it's illegal to shoot deer with anything .22 or less, right?
This post was edited on 8/11/15 at 7:31 am
Posted on 8/11/15 at 7:43 am to Doemadness
I just picked up a VTR 308 with a monarch scope great gun
Posted on 8/11/15 at 7:49 am to Doemadness
Ruger 10/22
Posted on 8/11/15 at 7:57 am to Doemadness
If you're meaning a deer rifle, but not planning see any deer, get an Encore in .243. Even with a 24" barrel it's still easy to handle inside a box stand or ground blind. The .243 is lethal and legal for deer and also has light factory varmint loads available for fun stuff. 7mm-08 is popular too but not as many factory ammo options and harder to find ammo in Baumphuche, La.
If you looking for a gun not to be used for deer then get said encore with a .204 barrel or maybe even an AR style in .204 Although to much for squirrels and not legal for deer, this is just a fun round. A 32 Grain V-max at over 4000fps will turn a turtle into a vapor cloud on impact.
Disclaimer: Although the V-max hollow point generally disintegrates on impact,when shooting into water be aware of possible ricochets and what's beyond the horizon.
If you looking for a gun not to be used for deer then get said encore with a .204 barrel or maybe even an AR style in .204 Although to much for squirrels and not legal for deer, this is just a fun round. A 32 Grain V-max at over 4000fps will turn a turtle into a vapor cloud on impact.
Disclaimer: Although the V-max hollow point generally disintegrates on impact,when shooting into water be aware of possible ricochets and what's beyond the horizon.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 8:01 am to mylsuhat
quote:
I'm in the market for a new rifle to not kill any deer with
quote:
You do realize that it's illegal to shoot deer with anything .22 or less, right?
Yes. It is not legal to shoot with anything smaller than a .22 centerfire. Considering he doesn't want to kill deer, I think he should be fine. You should all learn to read
This post was edited on 8/11/15 at 8:03 am
Posted on 8/11/15 at 8:08 am to ChatRabbit77
quote:
Considering he doesn't want to kill deer, I think he should be fine.
I read that as being sarcastic meaning he is going to sit in his blind all season and never actually kill anything.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 8:09 am to ChatRabbit77
quote:
not kill any deer with
quote:
this upcoming season
sarcasm
ETA: OP is "Doemadness"
This post was edited on 8/11/15 at 8:10 am
Posted on 8/11/15 at 8:59 am to DownSouthDave
Almost made me spit my coffee. Thanks for the laugh guys!
Posted on 8/11/15 at 9:01 am to Doemadness
quote:
rifle to not kill any deer with
definitely .243.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 9:02 am to ChatRabbit77
quote:
Tikka t3 in .22-250
This.
or in a .243.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 9:05 am to DownSouthDave
why do you dudes have such a hard on for a Tikka rifle?
Posted on 8/11/15 at 9:17 am to White Bear
Because they are reasonably priced rifles that perform well out of the box. They have a better fit and finish than Savages imo. Not saying they are more accurate, just that if I wanted an inexpensive rifle, T3 is the way I would go.
This post was edited on 8/11/15 at 9:18 am
Posted on 8/11/15 at 9:23 am to White Bear
quote:
why do you dudes have such a hard on for a Tikka rifle?
They are great rifles that aren't super expensive.
I would love to have a kimber, sako, or a browning x bolt. But not everyone can afford that expensive of a rifle plus decent glass to put on it. I've always been taught that its more important to have a really good scope than it is to have a super nice gun.
ETA: Now is a good time to be looking on louisiana sportsman for deals, people wanting to sell their current deer rifle to upgrade for the season. Last year around this time I stumbled upon a tikka t3 .270 short mag with a zeiss conquest 3-9 X 50 scope for $700 in perfect condition. Worked well for me last season.
Subtle brag..
This post was edited on 8/11/15 at 9:47 am
Page 1 of 2
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News