Muleyman Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 This year was my first year of hunting as lots of you know. I mostly bowhunt though. I am lookin for a good deer hunting rifle. Nothin too expensive though. My brother has a Remington Model 710 .243 and it is a great gun. The only thing that I don't like about it is that the bolt is not smooth. I have been thinkin about a Remington Model 770 .270. What do you guys think about that gun? Is the action any smoother then the old 710? That is just one option though, there is many more guns out there to choose from. What would you guys reccomend for a good deer gun? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 If you are looking at the remington bolt guns, would step up to the model 700, the 710 and 770's are just not the same. Caliber wise anything from a .243 up in my opinion makes a good deer rifle. My go to deer rifle for the past probably 15 years or so has been a model 700 in .270. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamond Archer 01 Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 The gun I used for deer this year is a marlin 30-30 lever action. I like it a lot. I don't think it is too expensive, but I don't know the exact price. I would recommend this gun to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggs Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Remington 700's are what Army snipers use. That's a hard gun to beat. A 30-06 is a nice all-around caliber to own too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2008 Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 The Model 770 just feels cheap. If you went with a Remington get a Model 700. If you're worried about cost go with a synthetic model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzy1 Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Hi, i love the 30-30 or 35 for in the thick timber,i have shot tons of deer with them.If you hunt out in the open with a chance at 200 yard shots i like the 270 or 300 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadeocu Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 I am a firm believer in the Mauser 98 action; it is the best there is in my view in terms of reliability and performance. It has more than a century of proven history to support this conclusion. Many custom rifles (including my own) are built on Mauser actions such as an FN, but you don't have to go with a custom rifle to get one. Remingtom actually offered a new build Mauser 98 in its 798 model a few years back and I think it can be had for under $500. I saw one at Bass Pro about 3 years ago for $450. I have never used or owned a Remington 798, so do some research on it. My comments are based on my belief in the Mauser 98 action and the fact that this seems like a cheap way to get one. Google it and draw your own conclusions. I'd get one in .30-06 for versatility with North American big game and plains game around the world. - Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 I own two 30-06's. A 270 or 280 work awesome on deer, but a 30-06 has probably dropped everything in North America. You should consider this if you ever get a chance at shooting something a little bigger. I agree with the others I haven't heard the best of things regarding the 770 and should upgrade to the 700. I'd look at some other brands as well. A gun fits everyone different. T/C has their Venture which is pretty similar to the 770. I really like Savage rifles and if you consider a slight upgrade look at those with the Accu-trigger model 116 and 110. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gzilla45 Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 i don't think you can go wrong with a .270 or 30-06. I own several Savage rifles and they shoot just as well as many higher priced guns. I've never had any issues with them either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m gardner Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 When I stop at various Walmarts I still see the Weatherby Vanguards with the brown spiderwebbed stocks being clearanced for $350.00. They are a good buy. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan Givan Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 I dont care for the Rem 710 or the 770. The remington 700 is a great rifle though. You might also check into Savage. They make some good rifles as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted January 30, 2010 Report Share Posted January 30, 2010 The 770 replaced the 710. I believe they are economy priced bolt guns. Barrels are pinned not threaded into the receiver. Receiver was stamped and rolled, not machined. Many stamped parts in those guns. Not to say they do not shoot well. But I think in time and good usage they will show advanced wear and accuracy will suffer. You would be served way better by going with a Remington 700 action or a Savage bolt gun. Depending on the terrain you hunt, you may want to consider the barrel length. Longer barrels seem to hang up on brush and branches as you walk. Thus the success of the lever guns. The Winchester 94's and Marlin 336's have been quite popular for a long time. Ammo is easily found for them. Most often chambered on 30/30 or .35 Remington calibers. Many deer have been killed with these proven calibers. With the new lever revolution ammo. These guns are way more capable that they were in the past. They have become 200 yard+ rifles. The Marlin can be had with a scope for $325 at Gander Mtns and Sports Authorities. If you hunt open areas you may want a bolt gun with a longer barrel for increased velocity and accuracy in more powerful calibers. If you go the bolt gun route. Give a good hard look at the Savages, Remingtons, Brownings. The Japanese made Weatherby Vanguard are a very good bargain for what they deliver. They also can be had in the $3-400 range in popular calibers. All very good guns. Price is an issue for most. But if versatility is important. Look at the Thompson Center Encore rifles in the chambering you like. Then you get another barrel in just about any cartridge availible. Turn it into a shotgun or a muzzleloader if you like. The T/C runs in the $600 range with one barrel and each additional barrel costs about $2-250. Cheaper than buying another gun. Hope this info helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickel Posted February 2, 2010 Report Share Posted February 2, 2010 My dad really likes his remington 700 model in the caliber 7mm-08 this is a really great caliber for deer. I myself prefer my savage 7 mag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muleyman Posted February 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 I am kinda startin to lean towards savage. Which savage would u guys reccomend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 If you're going to get a Remington Carson don't get a 770 or 710. Get a 700. Haven't heard anything bad about the Savage guns. Caliber wise, for out in Saskatchewan I'd want to go .300 Win Mag or .300 WSM. .30-06 would also get the job done. I'd definitely go for something in the .30 caliber range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muleyman Posted February 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 K thanks Shaun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbHunterNY Posted February 3, 2010 Report Share Posted February 3, 2010 (edited) Go on the website http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/models/ ...as you look through them keep in mind that the prices are usually a little high. There's a package series that come with a scope and mounts that will save you some money. You're going to get a economical scope that will work fine, but there are better scopes out there. Otherwise the weather warrior series model 116 will be synthetic stocked, stainless steel, and have the accu-stock that's pretty ridged and accurate. If you're more traditional then there is the hunter series or the classic series for a little more $. It's all personal preference really. Most economical I'd say would be to go with the package deal model 110GXP3 in 30-06. It doesn't have the accu-stock but it's still got the accu-trigger which has a light pull that will give you (not the gun) lots of accuracy. Edited February 3, 2010 by dbHunterNY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSeb53 Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 when you are looking at a deer rifle IMO there are two things you need to look at... 1 being quality for the money... I like either Savage or Remington... savage has some ready-to-go packages you can purchase that have scopes included (the scopes are kind of cheap though) but for the price.. you cant beat how a savage shoots.. I also have a remington 700 SPS (special purpose synthetic)... I LOVE that gun... 2 would be caliber... this depends on where you will be hunting mostly... If you will be primarily hunting in thick wooded areas a 30-30 or .243 are both excellent choices... If you will be hunting a lot of open timber or crop fields I would choose a caliber known for its flatter bullet trajectory like the .270 win or the 7mm mag... Don't get me wrong... a .243 can take down a deer at longer ranges but you MUST know your bullets trajectory... but also at those longer ranges a .270 or a 7mm mag or a .300 win mag have more knock down power... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDog Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 My deer rifle that I use all the time is Remington 30-06, have killed many deer with it, and it has been very reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grady269 Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 IF your going "Cheap" If you are going to go for "Cheap" that's bad but inexspensive can be good. If you want a new rifle a Howa is a very good inexpensive rifle and has one of the strongest actions on the market. If you are willing to shop used guns you can probably get pretty much whatever you want inside your budget. I picked up a Remington Model 700 Mountain Rifle in .270 with a 3-9x40 Leupold before christmas for $575.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSeb53 Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 I picked up a Remington Model 700 Mountain Rifle in .270 with a 3-9x40 Leupold before christmas for $575.00 Impressive!.. great gun/scope combo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layin on the smackdown Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 If i were you, and this may be way off base, but i would go with the best smoke pole you can afford. I absolutely love shooting my muzzle loader and would recommend one to anyone...theres just something about shooting a ML that is more exciting than your average rifle...plus you still have some good yardage and knock down power out to 200 yds...JMO but then again, its illegal to hunt deer with a regular rifle in IL, so i didnt have much of a choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 The gun I used for deer this year is a marlin 30-30 lever action. I like it a lot. I don't think it is too expensive, but I don't know the exact price. I would recommend this gun to you. Often called "The Deer Slayer"...of the 5 rifles I own I know the Marlin 336A will work in most situations I'll ever deer hunt in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucknut Posted February 14, 2010 Report Share Posted February 14, 2010 Are you ever planning on going for Moose or Elk?? I would think a .308 would fit the bill pretty nicely for anything you will find in saskatchewan.. As for a Rifle, what are you planning on spending??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddhunter Posted February 14, 2010 Report Share Posted February 14, 2010 In my opinion the .270 and .243 are about the best all around guns. .270 for deer and the .243 for deer or yotes. Get on Winchester.com and compare bullistics. The .270 isn't far from the deer loads of a .300 Rem. Super Mag. Especially out around 300 yards and half the kick, and alot easier on the wallet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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