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Title: Whats your blacktail rifle / caliber ?
Post by: JasonG on October 16, 2018, 06:25:12 PM
Just curious what your Blacktail set up is for the Modern firearm season? I've got a Marlin 336 30/30 with a crappy scope and a Weatherby wilderness 30/06 with a Vortex Viper 4x16x44. Thanks, Jason
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Post by: h20hunter on October 16, 2018, 06:26:16 PM
This year will be a nice easy shooting 25-06.
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Post by: PolarBear on October 16, 2018, 06:37:13 PM
.250 Savage
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Post by: Wanderer on October 16, 2018, 06:41:52 PM
.243   - same caliber as my first rifle when I was a kid.
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Post by: Taco280AI on October 16, 2018, 06:45:45 PM
My one and only, RBros 280AI using the 145 LRX
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Post by: elksnout on October 16, 2018, 06:50:31 PM
Ruger M77 30/06 180gr. Same gun for mulies and elk since Moby Dick was a guppy.

Elksnout
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Post by: MountainWalk on October 16, 2018, 06:51:29 PM
30'06 or 35 Whelan. 
  Both are pre 64 70's
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Post by: grundy53 on October 16, 2018, 06:56:29 PM
This year I'm going to use my Ruger American predator in 6.5 Creedmoor. I think.

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Post by: Turner89 on October 16, 2018, 06:57:24 PM
30-06
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Post by: Greg Mullins on October 16, 2018, 06:59:37 PM
270 WSM
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Post by: ThurstonCokid on October 16, 2018, 07:00:49 PM
Savage 30-06 with vortex 4-12


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Post by: Ingwe on October 16, 2018, 07:02:39 PM
Tikka .338 win mag 225 accubond
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Post by: WapitiTalk1 on October 16, 2018, 07:04:05 PM
Weatherby Vanguard 2, .308, Leupold VX-2 3-9, Underwood Ammo 160 GN Nosler Accubonds.
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Post by: yorketransport on October 16, 2018, 07:12:57 PM
Either the 6.5 Badger (currently screwed on to an ARC Nucleus action) with 160gr bullets at 3400+ fps or the CZ 527 in 6.5 Grendel with 130gr bullets at 2430 fps. I like to have cover both ends of the velocity spectrum. :chuckle:
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Post by: Tiger1358 on October 16, 2018, 07:19:17 PM
Savage 111 in 300 Win Mag for all big game animals.
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Post by: deerhunter_98520 on October 16, 2018, 07:25:36 PM
Weatherby ultra light 30-06 topped with vxii 6-18x40
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Post by: blackveltbowhunter on October 16, 2018, 07:59:44 PM
Model 70 in 270 Zeiss optics on top.
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Post by: Skillet on October 16, 2018, 08:08:15 PM
Rocking the 25-06 in a Rem 700 SS ADL for the Sitka blacktail this fall, with roll-your-owns by H20hunter.   :tup:
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Post by: h20hunter on October 16, 2018, 08:12:47 PM
Did I not mention that 1 out of 10 are filled with salt instead of powder?
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Post by: Skillet on October 16, 2018, 08:14:30 PM
I thought about half were going to have a flag that came out the end of the barrel that said "BANG"
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Post by: Milkman on October 16, 2018, 08:14:43 PM
.308 nosler 175gr out of a savage axis (custom)

Or a 411gr 28.75" easton axis fmj 5mm with a slick trick magnum  ;)
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Post by: AdnaHunter on October 16, 2018, 08:18:06 PM
243 wssm 100 grn partitions
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Post by: savagehunter on October 16, 2018, 08:20:36 PM
Savage lrh 6.5x284 143 gr eldx savage lwh 6.5 creed savage .308 hornady sst savage 7mm mag 168 berger vld depends on the mood if I'm going into the brush a winchester model 88 in 308 with iron sights.
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Post by: SkookumHntr on October 16, 2018, 08:20:54 PM
Will be packing the new ruger American predator 6.5 creedmoor this year!
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Post by: The scout on October 16, 2018, 08:23:07 PM
Either 300 rum or 243. Got my Idaho buck last week with my rum, and if I hunt black tail local it will be the 243. I may head for a backpack trip up high and take the rum
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Post by: slowhand on October 16, 2018, 08:28:16 PM
Remington model 760 game master in .30-06 (pump action) made in the 70’s
Nikon 3x9x40 scope
I have the scope elivated with see threw mounts allowing the use of the iron sights.
For when the rain is really coming down. Missed out on more than one Blacktail buck because I couldn’t use the scope in the heavy rain and had no access to the iron sights. What a helpless feeling that I hope none of You ever have to experience.
It’s a great little gun and very light weight. Belonged to My grandfather before Me.
Kicks harder than you would expect and has a very loud report due to short barrel.
It’s good to about 200 yards in My hands but I have taken one black tail spike at just over 300 yards in a wide open clear cut.
I also have a browning xbolt in .30-06, Nikon scope 3x9x40.
Incredible groups and has no problem hitting the mark at longer distances.
Super light weight gun. It comes with Me on a clear day or if I expect a long shot to be required.
This year I have opted to use My T/C 50 cal Black diamond XR. Inline muzzle loader during modern season. Fiber optic open sights. 100gr of triple 7 300gr hornaday copper jacketed hollow point in a T/C sabot. It’s accurate to 200 yards + but I expect to keep it under 100 for thick country Blacktail deer.
I have yet to harvest an animal with a muzzle loader so I decided on it this year.
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Post by: bb76 on October 16, 2018, 08:34:23 PM
Mossberg 500 12 gauge this year.

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Post by: sm284 on October 16, 2018, 09:13:13 PM
284 Winchester
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Post by: N7XW on October 16, 2018, 09:16:16 PM
Long action 270 Win or 30-06 Springfield.  Short action 7mm08 Remington or 308 Winchester.  I have trouble choosing.  Thats why I always have at least one of each.
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Post by: JakeLand on October 16, 2018, 09:16:37 PM
Sako .300 win mag
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Post by: BLR 243 on October 16, 2018, 09:53:33 PM
BLR 243 90 grain acubonds
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Post by: BLR 243 on October 16, 2018, 09:56:09 PM
BLR 243
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Post by: BLR 243 on October 16, 2018, 09:58:21 PM
BLR 243
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Post by: BLR 243 on October 16, 2018, 10:00:28 PM
Early days 30-06 Too much gun
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Post by: BLR 243 on October 16, 2018, 10:03:26 PM
Mule tail BLR 243
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Post by: fishnfur on October 16, 2018, 10:09:16 PM
Sheesh!  I gotta get a BLR 243!

I normally pick between a Savage 7mm-08, Marlin 30-30, or Savage 220 slug gun.  This year, the CVA Acura 50 caliber muzzleloader got it done.
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Post by: BigGoonTuna on October 17, 2018, 04:28:10 AM
my .250 savage goes along most of the time.  light and trim, and points like a shotgun.  perfect blacktail rifle.

if it's nasty outside, i take the stainless 30-06, not as much fun to carry or shoot, but i can hose it off at the end of the day if need be.
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Post by: slowhand on October 17, 2018, 07:39:19 AM
I need to look into a BLR 243
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Post by: Old Man Yager on October 17, 2018, 08:05:00 AM
30/06. 150grn. Ruger American with a Leupold 3x9. Nothing fancy for me
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Post by: Grant4068 on October 17, 2018, 08:49:29 AM
A 1950 Remington 721 in .270 win.  Has killed many deer in Idaho in its 68 year life and now is ready for a blacktail. 
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Post by: slowhand on October 17, 2018, 09:54:03 AM
A 1950 Remington 721 in .270 win.  Has killed many deer in Idaho in its 68 year life and now is ready for a blacktail.
Very nice!
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Post by: wt on October 17, 2018, 05:26:21 PM
721 here as well in 300 win mag or HandR rifled 12 ga although I  woul like a ss 7mm-08 with wood in the future.
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Post by: wt on October 17, 2018, 05:27:48 PM
Count me in on the BLR .243
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Post by: gee_unit360 on October 17, 2018, 05:47:52 PM
Tikka Hunter T3X 30.06, Leupold VX-3i 4.5-14x40 cds with side focus, Nosler Trophy grade Accubonds 165 grain.
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Post by: Bob33 on October 17, 2018, 05:49:54 PM
.615 (20 gauge), Accutip slug.
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Post by: TommyGun496 on October 17, 2018, 06:26:30 PM
Ruger M77 .257 Roberts w/Leupold VariXii 3x9
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Post by: brew on October 17, 2018, 06:45:29 PM
open sight BLR 358 w/200 gr hornady interlocks....gonna hit the thick stuff as soon as the weather turns here in a week or so
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Post by: tritt007 on October 17, 2018, 06:59:18 PM
A Jc Higgins model 50 in .270 win for the clearcuts and such , Or a Remington model 14 pump action in .30 Remington that was my grandpas for those still hunting the thick stuff days !
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Post by: JasonG on October 17, 2018, 07:53:21 PM
not many 30/30 guys?
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Post by: PolarBear on October 17, 2018, 08:02:17 PM
not many 30/30 guys?
My go-to brush gun after my .250 Savage
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Post by: SeaRun1 on October 17, 2018, 08:46:31 PM
I have my eye on four bucks this year.  Hopefully one of them will be introduced to my Marlin .45-70 Guide gun.

SR1
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Post by: yorketransport on October 18, 2018, 06:18:42 AM
.615 (20 gauge), Accutip slug.

Now I want to start referring to my 20 gauge as my 61 caliber.  :chuckle:
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Post by: MarshallFamBam on October 22, 2018, 01:14:23 PM
Ruger American 308 topped with a leupold 6x
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Post by: throttlejocky20 on October 22, 2018, 01:42:33 PM
Tikka .338 win mag 225 accubond
:yeah: not a Tikka though
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Post by: Switchback on October 22, 2018, 02:55:58 PM
.45-70 guide gun with Leupold 1.5-4X scout scope and 325gr FTX for thick stuff
.270 xbolt with Leupold CDS 3-9x scope and 140gr accubonds for not thick stuff
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Post by: Stein on October 22, 2018, 03:08:52 PM
I stopped bringing a rifle blacktail hunting, I trimmed out my pack and got rid of all the unnecessary stuff.
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Post by: Angry Perch on October 22, 2018, 03:31:57 PM
Depends on the day, or the mood I'm in when I open the back door, err, I mean pack!  :chuckle:
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Post by: Hanapaa on October 23, 2018, 01:57:08 PM
270 WSM

+1
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Post by: Twispriver on October 23, 2018, 08:28:14 PM
Model 7600 in 30-06 topped with a Nikon 4-12x40 that never seems to get moved off of five power.
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Post by: Buzz2401 on October 23, 2018, 08:50:07 PM
270 win in Rem 700 stainless synthetic, Timney trigger set at 3.5lbs and a Burris Euro diamond 3-10.  Ya sometimes you could use the 30-30 at 40 yards in the timber but sometimes you need to make the 400 yard shot in the clear cut. It has treated me well.
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Post by: ruttnbuck on October 23, 2018, 08:52:21 PM
Springfield 30-06 
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Post by: kbutt94 on October 23, 2018, 10:15:15 PM
Savage 111 in .270 and a Bergara HMR 6.5CM for those cross canyon pokes.
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Post by: Pete112288 on October 23, 2018, 10:33:09 PM
Mossberg 535 Slugger with 1.5-4.5 Bushnell on top.
Was really excited to try to use my Ruger GP100 this year as last year it seemed all the deer I came across were 20 feet away or less haha. This year nothing was close enough for this pistol novice to try the GP100 comfortably. So my buck this year fell to the slug gun shooting Winchester Partition Gold slugs. That slug gun has killed most of my deer to date
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Post by: hunthard on October 24, 2018, 12:37:02 AM
Tikka 25-06 with a Leupold VX3 i
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Post by: Skyvalhunter on October 24, 2018, 05:00:41 AM
375 H&H
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Post by: jnordwell on October 25, 2018, 04:33:31 PM
Like many things.. there are plenty of options.. for myself 6.5 creedmoor, or 300 blkout. My son 7mm08 or his 300 blkout, my daughter 6.5 Grendel or her 300 blkout. If I know it will be a brushy mess blkout get the nod. They are short and light and good out to 150 yards. Any other day the bigger guns get the chore.
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Post by: Goshawk on October 25, 2018, 08:29:56 PM
When it's pouring rain, and I'm in the woods, I like to take out the AR15 in a 30/.223 wildcat. Ballistics wise it's a 30/30 with a 150gr round nose at 2250fps, with a Leupold VXIII 1.5x5.

Better weather and more open terrain it's a 1970's Ruger M77 Tanger in .270win. with a Leupold 3x9 with 140 gr Barnes.

If I had to choose just one for all season, it's the old Ruger. It's a tack driver with flat trajectory and enough power to cleanly put down game much further than I'll ever shoot, without getting kicked hard.


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Post by: westside bull on October 25, 2018, 08:34:51 PM
25/06.... 100 grain bullet.
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Post by: PNW on October 28, 2018, 09:47:46 AM
T/C 6.5 CM topped with a 3x9 Leupold
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Post by: RGB on October 28, 2018, 12:09:40 PM
25-06 with 100gr. Ballistic Tips for me. My son used a .243 with 100gr. Cor-Lokt. Both got the job done as usual.
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Post by: Sitka_Blacktail on October 28, 2018, 12:39:22 PM
Same as it is for any other big game animal........ 30-06 in a 165 gr. btsp.
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