What is the best gun to use for deer hunting in woods and on drives?
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What is the best gun to use for deer hunting in woods and on drives?
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I'd get a little short lever gun like the winchester model 94 trapper or the Marlin 1895 Guide Gun, in the guide gun I'd go 45-70.
A 12 gauge with a slug followed by buckshot work Reeeaal well too.
I would not get a super mag with enough glass on it to see the moon. Driving deer especially if your running dogs is pretty prohibitive of it because of the action.
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A lever action 30-30 would be good for the woods and for drives but you have to really be careful driving deer with a rifle. If rifles are not allowed for deer hunting in your state an H&R Ultra Slug Gun is a very accurate shotgun out to 100yds, but it is on the heavy side which may not be good for drives.
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i guess the answer depends on a few things, first are rifles legal in your state? 2nd, if not are modern muzzleloaders? 3rd are you the stander,or the driver. if rifles are legal then whatever you shoot the best is probably the best.a 30-30 or a 270 are fine examples. if rifles are not legal then i'd like to cast my vote for the good old modern muzzleloader as the accurarcy of these new machines is astonishing. ultimately if you are the driver, working in and out of cover all day, you may appreciate the compact size of a lever gun such as a marlin 336 in 30-30. it should be noted as well though that many states now allow rifles chambered for handgun cartridges such as .357 and .44mag. most rifles in this category are not only great for 100 yards or less, but their compact size and weight make them delightful to carry all day!
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