Mannlicher
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For me, there are two 'BEST deer rifles'.
Most of my deer hunting is in heavy cover, in swamps or in thick palmetto between planted pines. For this terraine, I prefer my Marlin 1894S .44 Mag. I use 270 grain Speer GDSP exclusivly, and the rifle has an old Weaver K2.5 20mm scope. For my purposes, it is perfect, and has taken 5 deer.
For those times I expect longer shots, the Mannlicher-Schoenauer Model 1908 in 8mm Mauser goes along. 150 grain Sierra Pro Hunter seems awfully good. This little full stocked carbine is quick to shoulder, accurate, hits hard, and the light weight and slender design make it easy to carry all day. Scope is a Redfield 5 Star 2 X 7 20mm.
Most of my deer hunting is in heavy cover, in swamps or in thick palmetto between planted pines. For this terraine, I prefer my Marlin 1894S .44 Mag. I use 270 grain Speer GDSP exclusivly, and the rifle has an old Weaver K2.5 20mm scope. For my purposes, it is perfect, and has taken 5 deer.
For those times I expect longer shots, the Mannlicher-Schoenauer Model 1908 in 8mm Mauser goes along. 150 grain Sierra Pro Hunter seems awfully good. This little full stocked carbine is quick to shoulder, accurate, hits hard, and the light weight and slender design make it easy to carry all day. Scope is a Redfield 5 Star 2 X 7 20mm.