In this segment of American Rifleman TV, we examine the history of the deer rifle from its origins in the era of black powder to the modern-day rifles enjoyed by enthusiasts across the United States.
VIDEO HERE (9:42 minutes)
In this segment of American Rifleman TV, we examine the history of the deer rifle from its origins in the era of black powder to the modern-day rifles enjoyed by enthusiasts across the United States.
VIDEO HERE (9:42 minutes)
Is a Weatherby 338/378 too big to use on deer?
ReplyDeleteNo. I used one on springbok, oryx and kudu in Namibia and it was great. Kid used it for springbok, oryx, warthog and wildebeest - did just fine. Factory 250 Noslers.
DeleteNot if you like a pink mist...
DeleteGreat weapon. On a deer you won't have to field dress the animal....
DeleteJust about anything will kill them. I've shot Texas whitetails with everything from .223 to .375 H&H. Most kills were .308 or 30-06, overkill for our little deer but effective and no, excessive meat damage was never a problem. Shoot 'em in the shoulder and they go down on the spot. Toss that shoulder because when you can get five in a season you won't miss those shoulders.
ReplyDeleteEven if you don't watch the video, check out the buck at the very end of it. What a beautiful animal.
ReplyDelete1978 Winchester model 70 in .300 win mag. She's a beauty.
ReplyDeleteMarlin lever action in 30-30. It's about as American as you can get!
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