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Looking to get a lighter rifle for stalking deer and elk. I was looking at the carbon fiber ultra light bolt actions, but the price point is crazy high. Then I saw some vidyas of people using single shot rifles and there advantages. So I'll see what Poal thinks

Looking to get a lighter rifle for stalking deer and elk. I was looking at the carbon fiber ultra light bolt actions, but the price point is crazy high. Then I saw some vidyas of people using single shot rifles and there advantages. So I'll see what Poal thinks

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Yes - in any caliber
18 % (2 votes)
Yes - in a specific caliber, details below
27 % (3 votes)
no - this is not the 1800's
27 % (3 votes)
Fuck You!
27 % (3 votes)
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No, you have no firearms. They were all lost in tragic boating accidents. In fact, you cannot even remember the last time you've handled a firearm.

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good point, i fear as soon as I buy it i have another boating excursion planned

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I have one in 30-06, love it. Can't take it to the range because everyone wants to look at it and touch it and some even ask to shoot it. I have a very old and nice one. I haven't seen how the new ones stack up.

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Ruger No. 1 in .300 Win-mag is available with a .26 inch barrel - fits the criteria you mention below, but the price tag is a bit high. IMO if you want to reliably take elk at 500 yards, you'll want a bit more energy than the 1,000 ft.-lb minimum conventional wisdom and some state's hunting regulations dictate. While some .30-06 loads @ 180 grains plus achieve 1,200 ft-lb at that distance, .300 Win-mag can easily get you over the 1,500 ft-lb mark. Actually the single shot concept makes good sense at this distance.

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Good point, oof another caliber to stock, and reload.

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Whatever you get, be careful in the boats. Lots of those around here having boating accidents and lose all their guns.

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No. Get a Tikka. If you are poor buy it used off of gunbroker. End conversation.

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Tikka's are great rifles and their T3x lite is cheaper than the Ruger, I'd prefer a longer barrel than 22. Looking for 24-26 in 30-06.

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You might as well go vegan

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I am a better shot than that, or are you knocking Ruger?

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damn dude, I like to eat Bambi. If your having issues with deer in your yard, get a big dog, or they have motion activated sprinklers (they keep people off your lawn as well)

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If you want to go single shot why not add a muzzleloader into your inventory? They give you a couple of extra seasons to hunt with.

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Muzzle loader is on the list for deer but, correct me if I am wrong, I believe they cannot read out to 500yrds to get an elk.

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Some can reach well past a thousand yards.

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You should get one in .577 Tyrannosaurus. And if they don’t make that you should pay to have it made.

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I don't know, should you?

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It depends on whether you need to fill your list of personal accomplishments or fill your freezer. You will surely learn patience and accuracy.

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I have been lucky to knock down all my deer with one shot, some I did finish with a knife.