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Mrmonte · 06-12-2009

I like the Remington 700 BDL, its acurate, timeless looks, and wont break the bank.

If you have not decided on a caliber yet, check out the 280 Remington.

Thats a combo that you cant go wrong with IMO.

clt46910 · 06-12-2009

clt46910 · 06-12-2009

I hunted West Texas and New Mexico for a number of years. I liked the .270 for deer most times. Tried the .243 but found it not reliable enough for me at the longer distances. Another of my favorites was a custom 7X57 that took a lot of deer. Both in Texas and New Mexico. A good friend of mine used a 25-06 and took a lot of deer with it. Another hunting partner used only his 30-06 for everything.

If you want something good for Elk also in one gun, I would go with the .308 or 30-06 as well.

kludge · 06-12-2009

My "one caliber" rifle would be a 7mm-08.

7mm-08, .308, 30-06, .270 would all work for deer and elk... and most everything else too.

Of those four, 7mm-08 or 30-06 would be most versatile in my book.

sloughfoot · 06-12-2009

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Originally Posted by exodus125

what would be a good riffle thats not TOO expensive, but still good quality to hunt deer? I would be hunting in new mexico where theres a lot of opportunities for long shots due to little cover.

Is the question rifle or caliber?

If you are really anticipating less than 200 yards, a Winchester 94 or a Marlin 336 in 30-30 is fine. If there is even a chance of a longer shot, all the responses for 243, 7mm, 308, and 30.06 (and others) are right on.

As far as the rifle, I really don't know how to respond. Everything is good quality to hunt deer. A single shot blackpowder Hawkins will take your deer.

fullauto 45 · 06-12-2009

Remington 740 or 742 in 30.06. Very good guns. I use them for deer in Kentucky. 200 yards is an easy shot for these with open sites.

george · 06-12-2009

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Originally Posted by exodus125

what would be a good riffle thats not TOO expensive, but still good quality to hunt deer? I would be hunting in new mexico where theres a lot of opportunities for long shots due to little cover.

remington model 700 30-06 ammo is readily available and plenty of knockdown power

exodus125 · 06-12-2009

thanks for the help guys, I will see about shooting some of those and see what I like from the list.

42769vette · 06-12-2009

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Originally Posted by exodus125

thanks for the help guys, I will see about shooting some of those and see what I like from the list.

if you are near liberty i have a 243,7mm,30-30,300 wby that you are welcome to give a dance and see how they feel.

243rem700 · 06-12-2009

I would look into the 7mm-08. It has decent ballistics and there is hardly more recoil than a .243.

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kludge Expert Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,307	My "one caliber" rifle would be a 7mm-08. 7mm-08, .308, 30-06, .270 would all work for deer and elk... and most everything else too. Of those four, 7mm-08 or 30-06 would be most versatile in my book. __________________ AMERICA - Clinging to our GUNS and RELIGION since 1776. NRA Certified Instructor - Rifle, Pistol www.danvilleconservationclub.org www.jpfrog.org

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fullauto 45 Marksman Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Where in the hell is Wanamaker?? Posts: 327	Remington 740 or 742 in 30.06. Very good guns. I use them for deer in Kentucky. 200 yards is an easy shot for these with open sites. __________________ The Kennedy's cars and golf clubs have killed more people then my guns! In wine there is wisdom, in beer there is freedom, in water there is bacteria No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms. Thomas Jefferson

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06-12-2009	#1 (permalink)
Mrmonte Plinker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 135	I like the Remington 700 BDL, its acurate, timeless looks, and wont break the bank. If you have not decided on a caliber yet, check out the 280 Remington. Thats a combo that you cant go wrong with IMO.

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clt46910 Sharpshooter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Akron Indiana Posts: 854	I hunted West Texas and New Mexico for a number of years. I liked the .270 for deer most times. Tried the .243 but found it not reliable enough for me at the longer distances. Another of my favorites was a custom 7X57 that took a lot of deer. Both in Texas and New Mexico. A good friend of mine used a 25-06 and took a lot of deer with it. Another hunting partner used only his 30-06 for everything. If you want something good for Elk also in one gun, I would go with the .308 or 30-06 as well.

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exodus125 Plinker Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11	thanks for the help guys, I will see about shooting some of those and see what I like from the list.

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243rem700 Marksman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Wayne Posts: 628	I would look into the 7mm-08. It has decent ballistics and there is hardly more recoil than a .243.