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Deer hunting help..
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I'll have to look into a .270 a little bit.. I'm thinking I'd go up by grand rapids or by Aikin (sp?) my dad would go somewhere up there when he used to hunt...
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One other thing to think about Ouch is, how are you hunting, "road warrior" or "stalk and walk"? For real hunting, think about the weight of the gun, scoped and modded guns will take a tole on you at the end of the day, vs. the lighter weight brush guns, (aka the trusty 30-30 or .243). Both me and my wife shoot 30-30's for deer, for elk we use the 30-06. No need to "hamburger" your deer before it's gutted out due to too big of bullet, (if your shot is off camber a couple degrees) which does happen from time to time. Right Nate?
Another thing is price to get going, as stated before, don't go overboard, you may or may not like the sport. Start slow and grow from there.
Kind of similar to sledding, ie. 1st sled owned DOES NOT need to be a modded out 1200cc.
which does happen from time to time. Right Nate?Another thing is price to get going, as stated before, don't go overboard, you may or may not like the sport. Start slow and grow from there.
Kind of similar to sledding, ie. 1st sled owned DOES NOT need to be a modded out 1200cc.
By Aitkin you may have a chance for 100 plus yard shots. Not sure on Grand Rapids. Also it will matter if what part of Aitkin county you would be in.
hmmm, dynamite, I likey
Yea, I'm not sure how I'll like it.. so im kinda leaning towards just using the shot gun since I have that and some slugs so wouldn't cost me anymore until i see if its something I'll do more then go pick up a rifle.. I was looking threw a catalog and seen the remington .300 ultra mag.. That seems pretty sweet, has three choices of bullets for all size of game and the lightest bullet is suppose to be comparable to a 30.06.. That be sweet if it wasn't for the price tag..
By Aitkin you may have a chance for 100 plus yard shots. Not sure on Grand Rapids. Also it will matter if what part of Aitkin county you would be in.
hmmm, dynamite, I likey
Yep I took my deer down not to far away at 322 yards with the 30.06. Dropped her like a ton of chit.
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Not trying to pick a fight but just stating my opinion.
Well the reason the slug zones are there are due to the ballistic capabilities of rifles and the population density of the slug zones, at least that was the excuse. Therefore also the reason scoped muzzle loaders are legal in slug zones.
As far a inline muzzle loaders and scopes go I look at it like turbos, big bores, and N20 on sleds. If it's available, and legal, and you can afford it. Have at er.
The main reason I ever hunted the muzzle loader season in MN was to put another chunk of meat on the table or to extend my trophy hunt. I hunted with bow, rifle, and muzzle loader on an all season tag. (By the way the scope came off during the ML season in MN as it is not legal for MN ML) I never was in it for the challenge of muzzle loader hunting. It was just another opportunity to hunt where I didn't have to deal with trying to bow hunt in sub zero temps.
I think if you want to say no in-lines, sabots, and pellets I say then break out your smooth-bore shotgun without rifle style sights or a scope on it for the slug zone. Same Same.
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Back to the subject- Aitkin or Grand Rapids will be in the Rifle area and your shooting distances could range anywhere from 20 yds to 400 depending on the specific area and where and how you set up your stand.
In MN it's not real common or easy to do Spot and Stalk hunting like in the western states and the road warrior method although used is illegal. 300 UM is a pretty amazing cartridge for an off the shelf cartridge. However Ammo will run you close to $50 a box of 20 and you would have many different bullet weights to choose from. The 270, 30-06, and 308 are the most popular deer cartridge choices in MN and ammo can run from $12 to $40 depending on the bullet/load/Brand selection you make. 243 and 7mm-08 are also good ones, ammo slightly higher priced but not much.
The reasons I like the 270 are that it has plenty of punch and a decent amount of bullet retention for brushy areas (keep in mind shot placement and waiting for a clear shot) It also performs well out to 3-400 yds. Yeah there are better ones but none offer the versatility and low cost to shoot that the 270 and 30-06 do.
In MN it's not real common or easy to do Spot and Stalk hunting like in the western states and the road warrior method although used is illegal. 300 UM is a pretty amazing cartridge for an off the shelf cartridge. However Ammo will run you close to $50 a box of 20 and you would have many different bullet weights to choose from. The 270, 30-06, and 308 are the most popular deer cartridge choices in MN and ammo can run from $12 to $40 depending on the bullet/load/Brand selection you make. 243 and 7mm-08 are also good ones, ammo slightly higher priced but not much.
The reasons I like the 270 are that it has plenty of punch and a decent amount of bullet retention for brushy areas (keep in mind shot placement and waiting for a clear shot) It also performs well out to 3-400 yds. Yeah there are better ones but none offer the versatility and low cost to shoot that the 270 and 30-06 do.
I shoot a .270, one of the greatest all around western calibers ever. There are many more, but for your PARTICLUAR needs, i recommend the following:
If you are cash strapped, stay with your slugged shotgun. It will do you nicely in MN, just PRACTICE! If you don't mind spending minimal money go with a .30-30, the other "greatest caliber of all time, and perfect for brushy close to medium range shots on whitetails ( up to 150 yds.) However if you want to spend a tad more (not expensive) and plan for future western big game hunts go ahead and buy a Winchester mdl 70 .270, or a Ruger .270.
You'll be fine with the shotgun, if anything just get a rifled barrel ans scope for it. I started on a smooth bore 20 and did just fine, anything under about 50 yards a slug is the same as a shotgun. After 50 yards you just need to remember that a slug will drop more rapidly than a bullet. So far I'm on my second 30.06 and would recommend that or a .270 to anyone going deer hunting. Very versatile gun as long as you get the right one. I had the unfortunate luck of starting with a Remington semi-auto....500 I think? anyway I guess the model i had is notorious for the action to fail. Mine jammed with a round in the chamber But now I've got a pump action 30.06 carbine, nice light maneuverable and accurate rifle, i like.
If you want a gun that is really versatile for different types of game and areas stick with the shotgun. You can use it in southern MN, use a smooth bore for birds and get a rifled barrel for deer. I actually use my Mossberg 500A for small game once in a while......using slugs
But now I've got a pump action 30.06 carbine, nice light maneuverable and accurate rifle, i like.If you want a gun that is really versatile for different types of game and areas stick with the shotgun. You can use it in southern MN, use a smooth bore for birds and get a rifled barrel for deer. I actually use my Mossberg 500A for small game once in a while......using slugs
i have a 300 ultra mag that sits in my safe and i use my 30.06 for deer in northern mn. saving 300 for a hunt out west for some day. 308,270,30.06,
7mm are most popular in mn. alot of people are buying wsm and wssm, but i don't think they are worth the extra $ for the ammo.
7mm are most popular in mn. alot of people are buying wsm and wssm, but i don't think they are worth the extra $ for the ammo.
