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GD357 got me thinking about the gun choice, so I decided lets do a poll. Feel free to leave comments, but definately vote. I know this subject has been discussed many times, but lets see if we can get scientific.
So here is the poll:
Which weapon was your first for deerhunting?

Maybe we could start another one that is you favorite caliber too.:)

First deer I ever shot was with a .243 Remington 18 years ago,still have the rifle and still use it every year.Have also taken Mulies,Antelope,and Moose with this gun.

My first ever deer was taken with a Model '94 .30-30... My second was taken with a .303 british, and my third was a .30-06... the last 3 were all taken with a 6mm rem...

Winchester 670 in .243

A little surprised that no one started with a bow. Even though I didn't, most younger hunters in Michigan probably start with one. They can bowhunt for deer at 12 yrs old, but not gun hunt till 14. That is an assinine law that needs to be changed.

Winchester 94, was old in 1969, .32 special with buckhorn irons. Never could hit too good with it untill rear sight was replaced with a partridge type leaf. Think the too-tall buckhorn obscured my vision. Still great to take out even if the meat gun is a '59 760 in '06!
The 760 has tip-off Weaver mounts that still repeat sweet, haven't had to move '0' in years.

My grandpa's .30-30 for a doe and my first buck was shot with my uncles BSA .30-06. Have used 7mm Rem Mag since.

First deer I ever killed was with an old WesternField 16 gauge smoothbore pump. Around 60 yards or so, and I put the first (and only) shot right through it's heart. Since then I have used a various assortment of weapons (archery, rifles, frontstuffers).

gd357

I started hunting late, and in Germany:( But I still get to hunt so it aint so bad. My first rifle was a sporterized Mauser 98 in 7x64, still got that puppy. Still trying to find a way to bring it back, when I do go back.


I've shor European Roe Deer, Mufflon, Damm (Fallow)with fox and cats. Accurate, looks good too, it's in a Boyds JRS stock. It usually wore a Burris Fullfield, which now sits on my Marlin MR-7 (excellent rifle by the way). It's a true game thumper.



But since I might not be able to bring it back, I am centering all hunting on the MR-7 in .30-06. I use a .308 and .243 (both excellent Savages!), and Savage 24 & 93:D



With the exception of the M98 and my Remington varmint, all my rifles have steel weaver type rails with standard and sure grip Weaver rings.

I prefer to bow hunt, but I really like to deer hunt with my .243 also. Too bad I can't choose 2 methods.

First deer I shot was with a 30-30 Marlin. Mostly use a 280 Rem or 30-06 since. I felt the 30-30 wasn't enough gun for deer so I got into the more power thing. Yaw I know. Sure wish I had kept that gun but didnt. I'm pretty happy with the 280's and 06's.

No rifles in Indiana for deer.

.54 knight muzzleloader.

Jabba

First whitetail was with a 270 win, passed the rifle to my son and bought another, probably pass it to my grandson in a couple of years.

Jabba
 

I was going to add muzzle loaders to the list, but the poll was limited to 10.;)

I use my 6.5 for everything bigger than a bird...just have to use the right load is all...and this year hope to get out for bow season...:)