Do it all hunting rifle.

[Special T]

Yes the 303.. I remember reading that between the British 303 and the 30,06 there was a huge time frame where they were the go to calibers for N America.. USA & Canada.. Mainly the longevity of the use of the 303 in the military and the same with the 06... Not to mention all the surplussed rifles that made their way into the hands of hunters and ex military... I will see if i can find the info i once read...

[Special T]

It was the british and commonwealth cartridge from 1889-1950
Although the United States of America did not officially adopt a .303 rifle, it did produce, under the Lend - Lease scheme of WWII, nearly a third of the wartime production of No 4 rifles used by British troops. US Lend - Lease production for the UK was 1,196,706 No 4 rifles whereas the total British wartime production of this rifle was 2,021,913. This of course was not the total number of .303 rifles produced in the UK during WW2, as the SMLE Rifle No 1 was still being manufactured, BSA alone producing nearly a quarter of a million No 1 Mk III and III* rifles. The USA had also produced the .303 Pattern 1914, also known as the Rifle No 3 Mk 1 or 1*, for the British Government during WW1. The USA should therefore, along with Australia, India and the United Kingdom, be considered as one of the major producers of both .303 rifles and ammunition. Totaling about 3.5 million rifles over a period of 60+ years

[luteai]

I've been told the Mossberg ATR is a steller preformer for the price.  A good friend has 2 and they both shoot small groups(.7 for his .243, inch for the '06 both at 100yards)  Here's a link on a used one.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=255191992

[Jekemi]

The battle rages between the .30-06 and the .270 for the title of the best hunting round. You can't go wrong with either in my opinion. I happen to prefer the .270 for its flat shooting characteristics and overall versitility. I reload at various bullet weights, which allows me to shoot everything from varmints to elk.
In my humble opinion the best entry level rifle on the market; best overall value, is the Weatherby Vanguard Series 2. For Washington state the synthetic stock represents a wise investment due to the wet weather. However, you can get the Weatherby Vanguard Series 2 with a very nice wooden stock and Stainless Steel if you want. Sub MOA right out of the box. Extremely nice trigger, three position safety, great balance, silky smooth bolt, all for $500. Read the reviews; you can 't go wrong.

[R9923]

I know alot of people on here have more expierence with thier accounts, but honestly you can't go wrong with Sako, Tikka or Kimber. My top 3.

[Special T]

I have been on the search of rthe artilce that i read on the 303 and cannot find it... It may be that i remebered the details wrong about it killing mass game in N america. It could have been that it it a top killing caliber of big game world wide due to the wide spread use through out the British Empire...  Since i cannot find the info i guess i'm just blowing smoke... 

[Mike450r]

I have been on the search of rthe artilce that i read on the 303 and cannot find it... It may be that i remebered the details wrong about it killing mass game in N america. It could have been that it it a top killing caliber of big game world wide due to the wide spread use through out the British Empire...  Since i cannot find the info i guess i'm just blowing smoke... 

I think I read the same article and recall it being a worldwide top caliber along with the .30-06 based on it's use in europe/asia/africa.

[Jerbear]

I find the Mattel Rifle, model 37009, with the bright orange thingy at the end of the barrel removed, to be an excellent weapon.  Light weight, for easy carry, and very low recoil.  Duct tape on a nice $19.95 Baraska scope and you got yourself a hunting package.  Lots of benefits come with this package.  You get to hunt alone, because no wants to be seen with you.  Plus you don't have to worry about the gutting, skinning, cutting and wrapping with the model 37009.  Plus for $10.95 you can get the optional bayonet and bayonet attachment.  I hope this has been a service to those who are still undecided about what rifle they want to purchase.

[magnanimous_j]

I find the Mattel Rifle, model 37009, with the bright orange thingy at the end of the barrel removed, to be an excellent weapon.  Light weight, for easy carry, and very low recoil.  Duct tape on a nice $19.95 Baraska scope and you got yourself a hunting package.  Lots of benefits come with this package.  You get to hunt alone, because no wants to be seen with you.  Plus you don't have to worry about the gutting, skinning, cutting and wrapping with the model 37009.  Plus for $10.95 you can get the optional bayonet and bayonet attachment.  I hope this has been a service to those who are still undecided about what rifle they want to purchase.

Yes, but is it sub-MOA?

[Jerbear]

No fair asking tough questions.  I will try to answer.  I have no idea aboutn the sub part.  But yes on the MOA.

Mattel
Official
Arms.
Hope that helps ya.

[bikerider]

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As far as guns go, I was considering Savage 110, Rem 700, or maybe Weatherby Vanguard.

What do you guys think?

I have a .243 Savage 110 that I use for Deer. The 110 is a good rifle that has worked out great for me.

[Charlie]

No fair asking tough questions.  I will try to answer.  I have no idea aboutn the sub part.  But yes on the MOA.

Mattel
Official
Arms.
Hope that helps ya.

 

[Encore 280]

Ok, I'm gonna be the odd man out here. I'm really in love with my 280's. I have two Remmy 280's, the 700bdl and the Mod. 4 but my favorite is my T/C Encore. I have four barrels for the Encore, 280, '06, 7mm mag and 15" 308. I use the 280 for westside deer and the 7mm for muleys and elk. The '06 is more versatile as far as the range in bullet weights. The 280 and 7mm has a wider range in bullet weights than the 270. With the Encore if you want to buy another caliber, you don't have to buy another gun, just another barrel. I got tired of cleaning up meat from shoulder shots so now it's head or neck shots, I go for the meat not the head gear. The 280 and 7mm are tack drivers, I'm sold on them. The 280 and 7mm are both .284 cal. so you can use the same bullets for either when reloading. Just my two cents. Good huntin.

[Bofire]

 :)Hope my wife never ses this thread, it has taken me years to convince her I need a gun for every animal and area.
Carl

[Fl0und3rz]

One rifle?  Any of the mass produced bolt actions should do. I favor Remington and Ruger.  Of the calibers listed?  7mm is spendy by comparison with the rest.  Between .308 and .30-06, it's a toss up.  .30-06 has the advantage of flexibility at higher bullet weights, but the .308 has the advantage of commonality with military pattern rifles if that is in the future for you.  Either would be a fine choice for the game listed.  .308 might get the slight edge on cost.

+ 1 on the used market. I have purchased two used, like new, rifles at great discount over new costs, and both had scopes mounted.  The first was a 700 LSS Mountain Rifle (laminate, stainless) in .270 (my favorite) for about $700 in a retail store with a Bushnell 3200 elite 3-9X, and the second was a Ruger Mk II All Weather (synthetic, stainless) in .308 with a VXIII at the WAC show for the same cost.  Both are fine rifles that would be suitable for the game you list.

That said, I have also heard good things about the HR/NEF single shot Handi-Rifles as far as reliability and accuracy goes.  They are pretty affordable and have the added benefit of being able to have additional barrels fitted to the frame if you send the rifle to HR/NEF.