I was wondering what the best hunting gun is preferably one for deer hunting.?

You are going to get many different answers, so the first place to start is with cartridge choice. Most states have a minimum caliber/energy threshold for deer hunting that begins with the .243 Winchester cartridge. There are some states which allow .223 as a deer cartridge but you need to know that most people prefer something beyond the bare minimum for ethical and humane shots. There are a wide variety of deer/elk/bear/moose etc, cartridges that work very well, and if you decide to hunt species other than deer that would be the rifle to use on deer also. For example, I hunt both deer and elk so my cartridge choice is 30-06 Rem because it provides the best ballistic qualities I would want for both type animal over a proper hunting distance shot of 400 yards;which is near the edge of energy requirements and shooting abilities for most people and cartridges. Cartridge selection is also influenced by hunting terrain, I could be hunting anywhere from deep forest to high desert while in Idaho or Washington, other western states, so I want a cartridge/gun combination that matches the more extreme terrain. I could use a lever action 30-30 or 45-70 in the woods, but that isn't the choice if I might need a 300 yard shot on a 7 pointer. I have links to cartridge/game use below.





As to type of rifle, bolt actions are easiest to understand,use and become proficient with. Bolt actions are ';usually';more inherently accurate than other actions. Each rifle also responds to ammo differently, so being accurate takes finding the proper bullet weight,powder charge and matching the gun barrel harmonics to shot well. In factory ammo that means trying a few types, with reloading it means working up a load. deer and other similar game need to be hit with a bullet that penetrates well, retains it's weight and transfers its energy to the animal, so a controlled expansion or quality bullet is best. BONDED bullets or Barnes type bullets are great for hunting bigger game.


As for specific manufacturers, you have price ranges and products from single shot rifles near $250 to several thousands of dollars. Good entry level guns are from Savage/Stevens,Weatherby Vanguard/Howa 1500, Marlin XL-7, Mossberg, and Remington 700 ADLs. these are from $300 to $600 and can be found even at WalMarts for good prices, so it pays to look around. Better Savages, Remington and Ruger M77 plus Tikka and some CZ 550 are at the $500 mark and up. Brownings, Sako, Specific Remington models and others are at $700. There are a lot of guns above $1000, such as Nosler and Kimber.


You should get a scope of good quality, so expect to spend $200 for a base Nikon, more for Leupold and other quality scopes. 3x9 40mm is pretty much the standard scope for deer hunting now.


Personally, I am planning on getting my son a Tikka T3 in .270 and he will be good for deer and elk. I might just have him use the 30-06 with reduced recoil cartridges if he wants to do that. There is no need to buy a Magnum cartridge for deer hunting in N. America, but if you find a bargain deal on a rifle in 270 WSM that would be a great thing too.


I've hunted since 1973, never had to take a 2nd shot at anything because I like shooting my rifle and I practice a lot. Key to good hunting is enjoying the rifle, and placing an ethical and humane shot in the right place.I was wondering what the best hunting gun is preferably one for deer hunting.?
For hunting at close range (under 100 yards) then surely consider the Marlin lever gun chambered in 30/30........





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For longer ranges over 100 yards consider a bolt action rifle chambered in .270.....





http://www.remington.com/products/firear鈥?/a>I was wondering what the best hunting gun is preferably one for deer hunting.?
A 12-gauge shotgun, with interchangeable barrels, would be a fine choice, especially if you live in a state in which hunting with rifles isn't allowed. (Illinois and Ohio come to mind.) You can use a rifled slug barrel for deer, then switch barrels for waterfowl or other birds.
If by gun, you mean caliber... Anything from about a .243 up to a .35 in caliber will work fine.





Most states allow semi auto rifles, while a few don't. You can also consider bolt action, pump, lever action or break action single shot. Good starter brands would be Remington, Winchester, Ruger, Marlin, Savage or Tikka.
I myself prefer the 308 but you can use a 270 30-30 or 30-06 it really depends on the ranges you will be taken shots from and what your state allows and last but not least personal preference but you can check winchester.com and they can give you a rough guideline as to what rifle round can down what animals, plus you need to consider how available the rounds are in your area in my area 308 and 30-06 can be hard to get, so do your research before you choose
Your question calls for an opinion. I believe that the .25-06 Remington is one of the very best deer calibers out there when using the 115 to 120 grain bullet. Mine is a Remington 700 ADL bought new in 1974 for less than $120. It is still my favorite deer rifle. Of course any caliber from say 6mm to .30-06 works well so long as the shooter does his part. Anything smaller than a .243 is too small for deer and anything bigger than a .30-06 is an over-kill.





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Depends on where you're hunting. Some states only allow shotguns. If you know where you'll be hunting, you would get a lot better answer, specially if you live or hunt in an area that allows shotguns only.
Everyone is going to say something different. I use a .270. It's more a personal preference.
30-06 most versatile cartage and plentiful ammo
I love my .270. A 30.06, .280, .243, and 7mm are all good choices.
savage 111 30-06