bugsNbows Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Every year, when I come north for deer season, I like to try different weapons. Some are mine and some I oftentimes borrow from friends. I always bring a main and a back-up rifle. This year, for my main rifle, I'm bringing an old Win 94 in .32 Spl. It was my Dad's from the 50's and 60's. For my back-up I'm not sure. Here are a few choices... 1). Ruger #1 in .300 H&H..safe queen 2). Dakota Model 10 in .257 Roberts ..safe queen 3). Browning X Bolt in .223... new and not bloodied 4). Sako 75 in .30-06... proven killer 5). Win 1885 Low Wall in .243... sweet and light single If the choice were yours, which would you bring and why???!!! HELP ME CHOOSE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growalot Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 I think it would depend on terrain and distance. Wood , wooded open ag. ,or hedge row open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokeinTN Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 1st 257 Bob probably a lighter rifle and all one needs for dear 2nd 3006 just in case the Bob went over a Clif. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncountry Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 #1 too much( from a guy that uses a 300 win mag...lol) #2 just about perfect #3 not a fan of for deer #4 boreing #5 I likey a single shot and a 243. I narrowed it down to 2 ..lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdubs Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 I'm not the sentimental type and shoot a Tikka T3x myself so the proven Sako would probably get my nod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinsdale Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 The Dakota, classy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckmaster7600 Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 #2Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karpteach Posted September 17, 2017 Share Posted September 17, 2017 Definitely the Sako in 30-06 it will cover almost anything you can find up "North". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny hunter Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Sako would be my go to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamp_bucks Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Ide bring the sako for deer and bring the browning for coyote if you fill your deer tag early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugsNbows Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 So far the Sako and Dakota are favorites! Very interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robhuntandfish Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 love the .32 special - bring that - no backup! its got you covered! My brother carries one when he used to hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pygmy Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 (edited) The Dakota for sure...Just because I want to fondle it and hug it and kiss it and name it GEORGE...<<smile>>... Edited September 18, 2017 by Pygmy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas0218 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 .243 and 06 would be my choices. I love the .243 just a natural born killer. The 06 will kill anything in the North America and very similar to .308 for ballistics. .243 gets my nod because they are a perky little gun that are under rated for deer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigVal Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 The Dakota , I will have one someday!! For now I couldn't sell my truck and buy one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampy Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Sako gets my vote. But only slightly over the Dakota. Everything on the list gets an honorable mention! Nice group o' guns! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeyfeathers Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 20 minutes ago, BigVal said: The Dakota , I will have one someday!! For now I couldn't sell my truck and buy one Pawn a kidney ,spleen or something too 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pygmy Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 33 minutes ago, BigVal said: The Dakota , I will have one someday!! For now I couldn't sell my truck and buy one 17 minutes ago, turkeyfeathers said: Pawn a kidney ,spleen or something too I tried to sell The Mermaid to buy one but they told me that her milage was too high.. All I could afford from the proceeds was a Daisy BB gun with a broken stock.... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigVal Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Though I may be able to as she has low miles and still looks good I couldn't bring myself to sell the girlfriend for one...yet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moog5050 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 After looking them up, I want one of those Dakota 10 deluxes in the mannlicher style. Maybe when Big Val sells his truck, he can loan me the cash! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savagehunter Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 32 spcl primary 243 win secondary for fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savagehunter Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 32 spcl primary 243 win secondary for fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubborn1VT Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 #6. Buy something new /new-to-you and bring it as your backup gun, "just to break it in". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugsNbows Posted September 19, 2017 Author Share Posted September 19, 2017 I like this but... the only thing I will be buying is a new roof! Thanks Irma! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 I SAY GO BIG OR STAY HOME!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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