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Howzitbra

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Ok, I’ve got the itch to buy another rifle and I’d kinda like some opinions.
What I have is a Win Model 70 30-06, Savage 6.5 Creedmoor, Ruger 10-22, and an Ar-15 223/5.56.
What does the firing suggest as my next rifle?
I deer hunt with a bow and a rifle. Doubt if I would ever hunt anything bigger than a whitetail. You never know though [emoji3]


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Howzitbra said:
Ok, I’ve got the itch to buy another rifle and I’d kinda like some opinions.
What I have is a Win Model 70 30-06, Savage 6.5 Creedmoor, Ruger 10-22, and an Ar-15 223/5.56.
What does the firing suggest as my next rifle?
I deer hunt with a bow and a rifle. Doubt if I would ever hunt anything bigger than a whitetail. You never know though [emoji3]


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For some reason the next rifle on my bucket list is another 6.5x55.
 
I would start looking for a pre-64 lever action Winchester. Not necessarily a 30-30, but it wouldn't be a bad choice. 30-'06 ammo can be reloaded using bullets intended for the 30-30, ya know.
 
Hmm you have a good lot for most needs/wants already: For both deer hunting and long range shooting, you already have that Creedmoor. For plinking, you got the 10/22 and the AR. Home defense (if using a rifle), the AR again. And for hunting game bigger than deer, the 30-06.

Maybe a question to ask yourself is when you're at the gun range and you see what others are shooting, are there times you go "man, I wish I had that gun"? Also, what's your budget?

Personally, I would go with either a PCC like a CMMG Banshee, a lever gun in .357 or .44 next, or a heavy hitting semi auto like an AR-10.
 
As others have said, you have long range covered (6.5CM), plinking and blasting (10/22 and AR) and hunting (30-06), although a 30-06 might be overkill.

If you only hunt whitetails, how about a lever action. Maybe a 30-30, or even a .357 or .44? Lots of options depending on what floats your boat. Henry in all those calibers (and new 38-55 which is interesting) - beautifully made. Marlins in all manner of configurations (cowboy, hunting, long or short barrel). A "previously enjoyed" Winchester 94 with some stories behind it. Or for S&G's, a 45-70 for a bang flop on a whitetail, and downloaded for range fun (chucking fist sized chunks of lead downrange with the trajectory of a mortar shell).

Should also ask yourself, what do you see at the range that makes you think, "wow, that's cool/interesting..."
 
Thanks for all the suggestions! Yeah maybe a lever action is in my future. I’ve never owned a lever action before. Lately I’ve been hunting in a lot of thick dense woods.


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Howzitbra,

If your game is whitetails mostly these days, and your shots are fairly close, even out to 200 yds., I'd suggest you hunt around for a nice VINTAGE Marlin 336 lever gun in 30-30 Winchester that's drilled and tapped for a scope from the factory (I believe every rifleman needs a 30-30 in their arsenal, but that's just me). Next, hunt for a vintage M8 4x Leupold compact scope and mount it on the rifle. That could very well be a rig for your needs, and a good scratch for that itch (IMO).

I've got one set up as such (early 60's vintage 336), and it's a wonderful, very accurate deer rifle. Just filled my two doe/fawn whitetail tags last week with two shots; one @70 yds., the other @150 (Leupold range finder usage). I think you'd really like a 30-30 if you've never had one. I like the 150 grn. Speer, Soft Point Flat Nose bullets for my 30-30 reloads. But even if you don't reload, 30-30 ammo should be readily available most anywhere they sell ammo.

Merry Christmas, and have a good hunt for a new rifle!

reinert
 
You looking for a boring, same old, same old, commercial hunting rifle, that will never increase in value or a 'soon to be gone' proper battle rifle?
The CMP still has Service Grade(Good to Very Good condition)M1 Rifles(there ain't no rifle that's quite like an M1) for $750.00(paid $175Cdn for mine 40 years ago. It's worth about 2 grand now.) There are hoops to jump through to qualify. Shoot the matches even if you don't have to(it's fun and you'll meet some great people.).
 
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