jackstrawIII
New member
Looking for some input on my next rifle purchase.
The Need:
- Lightweight rifle for deer hunting on my property. It's a wooded area with a few fields, but all shots would be significantly less than 100 yards.
Should I Buy:
- A lever action 30-30? It's a classic.
- A lever action 44 mag might work nicely. I could get a 44 mag pistol down the road and have some flexibility with the round.
- A used Savage 99 in 308? I have a really nice Savage Model 10 in 308 already that I use for long range shooting, but looking for something lighter and nimbler. 308 is probably overkill for short range, but it would work.
- Something else I haven't thought of?
I really like the idea of a lever action for quick handling and follow up shots (if necessary). I live in NY, so no ARs for me, unfortunately.
The Need:
- Lightweight rifle for deer hunting on my property. It's a wooded area with a few fields, but all shots would be significantly less than 100 yards.
Should I Buy:
- A lever action 30-30? It's a classic.
- A lever action 44 mag might work nicely. I could get a 44 mag pistol down the road and have some flexibility with the round.
- A used Savage 99 in 308? I have a really nice Savage Model 10 in 308 already that I use for long range shooting, but looking for something lighter and nimbler. 308 is probably overkill for short range, but it would work.
- Something else I haven't thought of?
I really like the idea of a lever action for quick handling and follow up shots (if necessary). I live in NY, so no ARs for me, unfortunately.