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Old 11-04-2008, 11:05 AM
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Deer are NOT hard to kill.

Get a rifle you can shoot well. Practice until you know exactly where the bullet will be at any reasonable distance. Go get 'em.

I got a .308. If I was only hunting deer I might look at a 7mm-08 or a 270. But I don't really think the deer would be able to tell the difference. I Like the .308 alot. Lots of punch for deer (can even handle moose at "normal" ranges). Cheap to shoot. Easy on the shoulder. Not going to win any popularity contests (especially with those who are *ahem* compensating for something). I'd love to have one of my .338 win mags back (sold them), I'd love to have a .375H&H ruger MK2 (heck, I'd looove to have the same in .416 rigby). Those would be for thrills. Totally unnecessary and I can think of much better places to waste my money.

Seriously, don't get too hung up on the gear.



p.s.
You'd probably be surprised how many people will be willing to give you good locations to hunt.
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