A Quick and Easy Guide to the Best Deer Hunting Rifles

For deer hunting with a rifle, it is essential thatiron, hinged steel floor plate and 22-inch barrel.
you make the right purchase. Obviously, you wantThis coupled with the attractive brown laminated
a rifle to fit your physical statute and skill level buthardwood stock and you have a great deer
also a rifle that is going to produce a quick kill.hunting rifle.
Additionally, since you will be walking the land over• Sako 85 - It has only been in recent years
different terrain you want a rifle that is lightweightthat this deer hunting rifle became available within
and easy to handle. To buy a deer hunting riflethe United States. Sold by Beretta, this rifle
you could visit a local firearms store or go directlycomes in a number of variations and different
to the manufacturer. However, save money, youaction lengths. In addition, the rifle has a relatively
could buy both new and used rifles throughshort bolt throw great for follow up shots if
classified advertisements in the paper, as well asneeded.
online, at pawn shops and gun shows.• Ruger No. 1 - If you want a single shot rifle
To get you started in the right direction, thethat is compact, graceful, and attractive, the No. 1
following rifles are considered to be among themodel would be ideal. Top features include a stock
best for deer hunting.made from black walnut a 26-inch barrel and
• Savage Model 110 - While not particularquarter rib capable of holding a scope mounting.
handsome, this Savage model is extremelyThis rifle comes in several variations and even 27
accurate. The design features a barrel locknut,calibers. Other features include an attached
box magazine that can be attached or detached,magazine box with hinged floor plate, Mauser-type
an adjustable trigger and three-position thumbof extractor and three-position bolt mounted
safety.safety.
• Browning A-Bolt II - Another popular type of• Ruger Model 77RSI Mk. II - This international
rifle used for deer hunting is this Browning. Themodel has a beautiful Mannlicher stock of walnut
rifle provides smooth operation and the high glossand one of the best bolt actions ever made. The
finish on the stock made of genuine walnut alongbarrel is only 18 inches but the accuracy of this
with the rosewood forend tip makes this anrifle unrivaled. Features include an integral scope
attractive piece. Hunters also appreciate thebase, controlled feed and you can choose from
22-inch barrel, 60-degree bolt operation andboth short and long action calibers. If you prefer a
lightweight design, weighing only 6 pounds 11trim but quick handling rifle, this is it. Weighing only
ounces. This rifle is available in several variations7 pounds and designed with adjustable iron sights
as well as standard and magnum calibers.hitting your target has never been easier.
• Winchester Model 70 - Without doubt,• Weatherby Mark V Deluxe - This rifle is
Winchester has long been a favorite choice.another popular choice for deer hunting with one
Winchester launched this model during the 1990s,of the most attractive designs currently sold.
which is similar to the pre-64 model. The rifleAlthough this is a production piece it comes with
comes in several variations and grades and ismany features you would find on a custom made
loaded with features. For instance, this deerrifle. The stock is made from walnut, the barrel is
hunting rifle comes with a box magazine that canpolished with a deep luster and the grip cap inlay
be attached or detached (with or without theand line spacers are made from maple. Features
hinged floor plate), a three-position safety on boltof this hunting rifle include an attached box
and adjustable trigger.magazine with hinged floor plate, side-mounted
• Remington Model 798 - This Remington rifle isthumb safety, adjustable trigger and short
another popular choice. The design was inspired54-degree bolt throw.
by the Mauser 98 type action this rifle. The 798 isWhile it is always best to buy new, with today's
affordable and made with a machined steeleconomy many deer hunters are reducing the
receiver with integral recoil lug. Other featuresnumber of owned rifles so if you are looking for a
include a fixed ejector, full-length extractor,bargain finding a used rifle in excellent condition
one-piece bolt with integral bolt guide, adjustablemight be the perfect solution.
trigger, one-piece steel magazine box and bottom