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JAR___HEAD Ex Member	LIGHT WEIGHT DEER RIFLE?? Dec 12^th, 2005 at 1:08pm	Print Post
	I'M LOOKIN FOR A LIGHTWEIGHT DEER RIFLE 243,OR 270...COULD ANY OF YOU GUYS POINT ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION?????.THANKS,....Alex.........


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Cat_Whisperer Frequent Elocutionist Offline No 1, 9.3x74R Posts: 3857 Location: Mountains of Virginia Joined: Apr 17^th, 2004	Re: LIGHT WEIGHT DEER RIFLE?? Reply #1 - Dec 15^th, 2005 at 6:32pm	Print Post
	Assuming you're looking for a single shot, something modern (from the calibers) and something functional and accurate - look at the New England Firearms. Mine is in 45-70, shotguns also available.

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QuestionableMaynard8130 Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 4143 Location: Berrien Springs, MI Joined: Apr 17^th, 2004	Re: LIGHT WEIGHT DEER RIFLE?? Reply #2 - Dec 15^th, 2005 at 7:24pm	Print Post
	the Miroku/Browning/winchester Lo-Wall was made in .260 Rem for a while. I'd give my left-----big toe or something------for one of them as a light but VERY effective deer/woods walking rifle

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JAR___HEAD Ex Member	Re: LIGHT WEIGHT DEER RIFLE?? Reply #3 - Dec 15^th, 2005 at 9:15pm	Print Post
	THANKS, ALOT,........I'M LOOKIN AT THE NEW ENGLAND ARMS.NOW,...... I DON'T CARE IF IT'S A SINGLE SHOT,..OR..NOT.....THE WAY I SEE IT,.............THE FIRST SHOT,SHOULD BE THE ONLY SHOT...


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Shooter Ex Member	Re: LIGHT WEIGHT DEER RIFLE?? Reply #4 - Dec 17^th, 2005 at 6:23pm	Print Post
	The NEI "Handy Rifles" I've seen lately have such a heavy barrel they no longer seem "Handy". A T/C Encore with a 24" barrel might fill the bill. Best, Mike Central Va.


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TimK Ex Member	Re: LIGHT WEIGHT DEER RIFLE?? Reply #5 - Dec 20^th, 2005 at 9:15am	Print Post
	You may want to look for a used Ruger #1. They come in most calibers. I just found a used Ruger #3, 45/70, at a local gun store and I'm trying to get the owner down in price. I got a deer last year with my Ruger #3, 30/40 K, and it's always been a good shooter. The H&R is the best value. I have a Buffalo Special, 45/70, and I get great groups, until it gets to hot. The 25/06, with the 26" barrel, would be a very good choice for most any deer situation. Tim K


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Cat_Whisperer Frequent Elocutionist Offline No 1, 9.3x74R Posts: 3857 Location: Mountains of Virginia Joined: Apr 17^th, 2004	Re: LIGHT WEIGHT DEER RIFLE?? Reply #6 - Dec 20^th, 2005 at 5:53pm	Print Post
	Quote: You may want to look for a used Ruger #1. They come in most calibers. I just found a used Ruger #3, 45/70, at a local gun store and I'm trying to get the owner down in price. I got a deer last year with my Ruger #3, 30/40 K, and it's always been a good shooter. The H&R is the best value. I have a Buffalo Special, 45/70, and I get great groups, until it gets to hot. The 25/06, with the 26" barrel, would be a very good choice for most any deer situation. Tim K I generally agree! I've had a #1 in 25-06 and have them in .375H&H and .458WM. They're a little heavier than the NEF/H&R but still VERY good shootin' irons. The 'extra' weight just adds to the stability of the platform. I also had a Canjar set trigger on the .25-06 which made it usefull as well for varmints.

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