Semi Auto Rifle
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Semi Auto Rifle
Got a question for all you deer hunters...
I bought some land in Missouri which allows me to hunt deer with a high power rifle. .270 and30.06 are favorite calibers.
I have some older bolt rifles in several calibers, but this gives me an excuse to buy a new rifle (auto).
I'd like recommendations based on use/performance of high powers in any caliber suitable for deer that are automatic.
Browning, Benelli etc. come to mind.
Thanks
I bought some land in Missouri which allows me to hunt deer with a high power rifle. .270 and30.06 are favorite calibers.
I have some older bolt rifles in several calibers, but this gives me an excuse to buy a new rifle (auto).
I'd like recommendations based on use/performance of high powers in any caliber suitable for deer that are automatic.
Browning, Benelli etc. come to mind.
Thanks
Have never used or owned a hi-power auto so I can't help you with that.
Ezzy
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- Greg Jennings
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In all the rifles I worked with, I only saw the Remington and Browning semi-autos. The Browning consistently shot rings around the Remington.
Best,
In all the rifles I worked with, I only saw the Remington and Browning semi-autos. The Browning consistently shot rings around the Remington.
Best,
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From what I have seen in the past the Browning is the better choice. I have never owned an autoloader myself but my uncle has owned the Remington and now owns 3 Brownings. 1 in 270, 1 in 30-06, and 1 in 300 Win Mag. His Remington was a 30-06. He had problems with the Remington and has not had any problems with the Brownings. Plus they are more accurate from what I've seen. I also have a friend that shoots a Browning in 7mm Rem Mag and he loves his also.
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What part of Missouri will you be hunting? I hunted in the Ozark region of SE MO for several years and always carried a Remington auto .270 Win. If you will be hunting in the Ozarks, your shots will generally be close and therefore accuracy won't be an issue. The main thing I like about that rifle is that it has the feel of a shotgun, something that I am a lot more familiar with.
Interesting question and sorry I'm late!
I hunt the NY catskills and have for almost 40 years.
I love my Winchester Model 100 Semi in 308.
Friends and family all use Semi autos but few can match the 243/308 short actions when semi autos are the flavor.
I also prefer this caliber for deer in the 150 -200 pound range as the 150 grain silver tips tend to make the kill with the least amount of additional damage to adjoining areas. Thats just a personal preference I have in the heavy cover we hunt and I suspect I would like a flatter shooter where shots over 100 yards were common. 95% of my deer came at less then 25 yard shots and only one in 38 years was farther then 100 yards. None walked away.
Gary
I hunt the NY catskills and have for almost 40 years.
I love my Winchester Model 100 Semi in 308.
Friends and family all use Semi autos but few can match the 243/308 short actions when semi autos are the flavor.
I also prefer this caliber for deer in the 150 -200 pound range as the 150 grain silver tips tend to make the kill with the least amount of additional damage to adjoining areas. Thats just a personal preference I have in the heavy cover we hunt and I suspect I would like a flatter shooter where shots over 100 yards were common. 95% of my deer came at less then 25 yard shots and only one in 38 years was farther then 100 yards. None walked away.
Gary