I have a 12 ga slug gun now for deer, which I would like to morph into a 375 Winchester or 45-70. Honestly, under 100 yards, the shotgun is fine. Over 100, it would be hard to hit something. When standing, 100-250 yard shots are the norm. Obviously, I'm letting lots of those go. In the woods, typically you are just pushing deer to standers, but their can be shots.
I've been looking at Ruger #1's and Marlin lever actions I'm thinking that a small 2-7x or 1-6x scope would fill the bill.
We hunt a lot of woods and some marshy bottomed woods. Rain and snow are common. I think I would like an SS rifle, but it isn't an absolute.
Any rifles, scopes, or other suggestions for me as I ponder this?
I've been looking at Ruger #1's and Marlin lever actions I'm thinking that a small 2-7x or 1-6x scope would fill the bill.
We hunt a lot of woods and some marshy bottomed woods. Rain and snow are common. I think I would like an SS rifle, but it isn't an absolute.
Any rifles, scopes, or other suggestions for me as I ponder this?