What rifle and load(s) will you use this hunting season?

WCF3030 · Post by **WCF3030** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 10:46 am

I'll be useing my 30-30 Marlin carbine for small game and deer. My 223 Ultra H&R for Varmints(30/30) and my T/C 54 cal Renagade for muzzle loading season.
The 30-30 will be loaded with 9.5 of Unique or 25gr of Varget Under the lyman 173 GC 311041 bullet cast from WW

The T/C will have a 430gr maxi and 90gr of pyrodex.

The 223 will shoot a 55gr FMJ and 24gr of Varget.

Hobie are you going to use your 1895 30/40?

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 11:24 am

I will be using my 1876 in 45-75 for rifle season. I am using Buffalo arms smokeless ammo since I'm not set up to reload this cartridge yet.

On my side, I will be using my Gary Reeder .44 mag SBH with Garrett ammo.

During blackpowder season, my .54 Cal, Brad Emig built Virginia Rifle. I use 110gr of FF pushing a speer round ball.

For small game, my 1897 Marlin in .22 or my stevens model 15, with my Talor .38 single action on my hip.

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 11:38 am

If I get to go I'll take my Winchester 1886 in 45-90. I'll be packing my FA Mod.83 7.5" in 454 on my hip. Factory loads on both because all my reloading equipment is in storage. Aaargghh!

Leverdude · Post by **Leverdude** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 11:42 am

Honestly, I'm not even close to figureing that one out yet.

I believe I'll bring my BLR or 1895 45/70 as a backup/bad weather gun but my primary gun will be an older Marlin lever gun. Its a toss up right now between a "55" 336 in 30/30, a model 36 in 30/30, an 1893 32/40 or a 1893 38/55. I want to use the 38/55 pretty bad but its tough to commit.

dkmlever · Post by **dkmlever** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 11:56 am

I have two antelope tags left (both doess), two deer (1 doe one buck) and 2 elk (one either sex one cow). My plans as of now are to hunt the antelope with a bolt rifle in 25-06, the doe deer with a Winchester 71, the cow elk with a 1895 Browning in 30-40 krag, not sure on the other tags yet. But who knows, what ever jumps out of the safe that day may go for a walk in the woods. All of these levers are open sites.

jengel · Post by **jengel** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 12:03 pm

Marlin GG 45-70 with 5? gr of H335 under a Rem 405 and a Ruger .41 Mag Hunter Super Blackhawk with 9gr Unique under a Oregon Train 215 lead.

CaptainFinn · Post by **CaptainFinn** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 12:12 pm

Well, my Krag project is sort of on the back burner (after tallying up the costs of a new stock, a Redfield peep--if I can find one--and a swivel-less carbine barrel band, I was gonna be laying out around three hundred bucks, not counting dies and brass.).

So I'm using my Mauser .270 with my Rossi .45 and Vaquero as backup.

Mauser is a 98, engraved receiver, butterknife bolt handle, Bold trigger, full Mannlicher stock (Fajen black and grey laminate) with a Redfield peep/Marbles ivory bead front. I'm putting a Weaver side mount on it so i don't have to mar the engraving. For a scope I'm either pulling my Weaver K4 off of my Ruger .22 or (more likely) slapping a BSA 1.5-4.5 that I have kicking around the parts box. For a cheap scope I was really impressed. I had this on my 10/22 before getting the Weaver, and it preformed flawlesly.

My pet load is 50.5 gr of H4350 and a 150-gr Nosler Partition although the same powder under a 150-gr Ballistic Tip shot well enough last year--three shots inside a 3" orange paster at 100 yards (with just the Redfield peep).

86er · Post by **86er** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 12:19 pm

For the local whitetail season I'll be using a SBH Hunter 45 Colt w/ Grizzly Cartridge 300gr Cast. Sighted dead on at 100 yards w/ 2.5X scope.

For the hog hunt and other hogs I'm using the same 45 Colt load as above in a 94AE.

Taking the 1886 to Africa w/ Grizzly Cartridge 405 gr Kodiak bullet@ 2120 fps. Also taking an OM Ruger 77, 7mm Rem Mag w/ 160g NP @ 3000 fps.

The Wild West Guns/ Marlin 50AK is going to Africa as a loaner gun.

There are a couple of trips to "shotgun" only destinations where I will take the custom 870 and shoot Federal TruBall Low Recoil. Also the CVA Kodiak 50 Cal with 270gr Powerbelts over 3 Triple 7 pellets.

Post by **Hobie** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 1:16 pm

WCF3030 wrote:Hobie are you going to use your 1895 30/40?

I am. I don't believe I'll have the 1876 ready to rumble.

AFTER the season is over I'll take it in and get the climbin' Lyman repro installed and get it zeroed. I have so many deer rifles I could kill one with each of them and not repeat for 5 years. I don't have the opportunities 6pt0sitka has. By the way, did Craig migrate with the rest of us.

spaceman spiff · Post by **spaceman spiff** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 1:38 pm

For deer this fall it's the 38-55 250gr. cast over 30gr. IMR 3031

canonsix · Post by **canonsix** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 2:25 pm

I will not be able to hunt this year(just moved back to Mt) but if I was, it would be with a '94 30-30 173grFNGC, RL-15 @ 2000fps or my NEF 7mm08 140gr NBT,RL-15 @ 2750fps. Doug

txpete · Post by **txpete** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 2:48 pm

deer
1.marlin 1895ss
350 gr ranch dog gc
30.0 grs AA5744
rem brass
win primer

2.brush(my area 50-75 yards)
t/c contender 44 mag pistol 14" 215 lyman swc gc
9.0 grs unique
win lp primer
starline brass

pheasent
win 1200 20 ga pump

Post by **Hobie** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 3:03 pm

CaptainFinn wrote:Well, my Krag project is sort of on the back burner (after tallying up the costs of a new stock, a Redfield peep--if I can find one.

I have a Pacific peep that mounts by way of replacing the cutoff plunger. I thought I'd sold it, but... not soooo sure now.

Post by **Hobie** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 3:05 pm

rjohns94 wrote:I will be using my 1876 in 45-75 for rifle season. I am using Buffalo arms smokeless ammo since I'm not set up to reload this cartridge yet.

Did you post on that? It shoots so high in my 1876 SRC I didn't want to commit to using it for deer.

reo · Post by **reo** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 4:02 pm

First post on new forum so here it goes. I will be using a Henry Big Boy in 45 Colt. RCBS 270 Keith WW (It comes out of the mould at 290.) 18.5 gr of 2400. Deer and Elk.

WCF3030 · Post by **WCF3030** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 4:13 pm

Hobie wrote:
WCF3030 wrote:Hobie are you going to use your 1895 30/40?
I am. I don't believe I'll have the 1876 ready to rumble. AFTER the season is over I'll take it in and get the climbin' Lyman repro installed and get it zeroed. I have so many deer rifles I could kill one with each of them and not repeat for 5 years. I don't have the opportunities 6pt0sitka has. By the way, did Craig migrate with the rest of us.

Hobie,

I've not seen him on this site yet and I've not seen him around cast boolits as well.
Are you shooting factory or reloads in that 30/40?

ceb · Post by **ceb** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 4:35 pm

Well, I'll start with my 62# longbow loaded with 600 grain Douglas Fir Arrows tipped with Black Diamond Delta 2Blades. Oh, you probably are asking about guns. Illinois won't let me hunt deer with any rifle other than a muzzleloader, so I'll use my .54cal TC Renegade fitted with a Green Mountain round ball barrel and or a original Ruger Blackhawk .44mag flattop. Small game will see one of my model 39s.

dr walker · Post by **dr walker** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 4:50 pm

I'm using My marlin 1894 44 magnum, I am probably going to be using a Nosler 240 jsp bullet and h-110. that is the most accurate load so far.

Junior · Post by **Junior** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 4:58 pm

#1: my Win 94 30-30 "Woods Rifle" with the RCBS 30-180-F @ 195 grs RTL @ ~1900 fps with Varget. I've never made meat with this rifle, so it gets first kill until I do. Peep sights on this one.

#2: my 357 mag 20" Rossi with the 180 gr group buy FP @ 190 grs RTL @~1750 fps with Lil'Gun. I'd use this rifle first, especially since I missed ol' Mossy Horns with it two years ago, but over the last 25 years or so it's made bunches of meat in the form of hogs. No deer, just hogs and water moccasins. When the Woods Rifle makes meat, this will be my go-to rifle. Peep sights on this one, too.

#3: my butchered $69 Mosin-Nagant M44 Russian 7.62x54R "Rain Rifle" will be my wet weather go-to rifle. Load is the 220 gr Hornady RN .308" bullet pushed by surplus 4895 to 1960 fps. It'll keep those too-small bullets 5 in 3" @ 50 yards with a 1x red dot sight.

#4: if I want to sit on a pipeline, i.e., if i don't feel like walking/stalking, it's my butchered $63 1938 Turk Mauser 8x57 with the Rem 185 gr jacketed @ 2300 fps with surplus 4895. It's topped with a Wal-Mart $30 3x9 scope. It'll put 3 of those cheap Remington bullets in 1" @ 100 yards all day long.

#4: my Traditions "Buckskinner" traditional style, of course, with peep sights, of course, with the 320 Lee REAL bullet at 1400 fps with 90 grs Pyrodex.

I'd headed camping in about a week and a half. I'll stay through the first week-long muzzleloader season through two weeks into regular rifle season. I'm taking four rifles:

1. A marlin M60 22 rf for small game for the pot.

2. The Traditions muzzleloader.

3. The Woods Rifle 30-30.

4. The Rain Rifle 7.62x54R Russian.

Ol' Mossy Horns ain't got a chance. . . .

marlinman93 · Post by **marlinman93** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 5:54 pm

I used my Rem 700 in .22-250 for buck this year.

For doe season I'll be using my 1957 Marlin 336 in .35 Rem.

And for elk I'll be using my Rem #1 Black Hills Sporter in .44-77 SBN.
(bottom gun in this picture)

BlaineCGarverakaTubbyTuba · Sat Oct 06, 2007 7:08 pm

1895CB, 1895GS, BFR are all ready to go with The One Load (405 Rem. with 40gr of H4198)

The 336 30WCF, and .444 are ready, as well.

Prolly take the new to me '06 along as well.

cas · Post by **cas** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 7:18 pm

I started out as a shotgun only hunter. When I was old enough I became a handgun only hunter, and laughed at rifle hunters. "How can you NOT get a deer with a rifle?" Now that rifles are legal for me, I have a lifetime worth of rifle collection to put into action. Hunting for me now isn't as much about getting game, as it is in an chance to use some of my guns. For that reason I end up bringing a LOT of guns hunting. My interests of the last few years has turned to old guns and black powder cartridges. It's rather funny, now that I am finally legal to hunt with a rifle, I hunt with rifles are about the same as the slug guns I started out with in terms of ballistics and accuracy. They are a heck of a lot more fun though.

I'm going light this year. Only 4-5 rifles and 3 pistols.

Boreman · Post by **Boreman** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 7:51 pm

I'll be using a M-71 Win. for deer. Load consisting of 200 gr Hdy on top of 58.5 gr of 4350, Win case,CCI Std primer. They don't move or walk away from this combo. It has served me well.

Kansas Ed · Post by **Kansas Ed** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:07 pm

MM93...that is a slick .44-77. Keep us posted on the results.

For me, I will be using one of 3 rifles this season.

#1 1886 in 40-82 with a 265gr Leadheads GC bullet at 1489 fps.
#2 1895 in 38-72 with a 265gr Beartooth GC bullet at 1693 fps.
#3 1873 in 38-40 (special order 30" bbl) with a Speer Gold Dot at 1305 fps.

The day determines the rifle...or two...or three....

Ed

RIHMFIRE · Post by **RIHMFIRE** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:34 pm

archery, hoyt mt sport
muzzle loader, knight disc. 50 cal
rifle Marlin 36a 30-30 scoped
win model 70 30-06 scoped
win model 94 44 mag open
win model 94 32 win sp.

Mike D. · Post by **Mike D.** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:39 pm

Huntin' season's all but over out here in CA.

Seems like you can't hunt in this area unless it's over 80Âº, and certainly NOT during the rut.

1894 · Post by **1894** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 9:16 pm

From best weather to worst . And top to bottom in the pic.
Marlin 1936 .32 Special Factory loads
Marlin 336 from 1951 .35 Rem 200 gn RN over 4895
Marlin 1894 in .44 mag , factory loads

If I'm still hunting when the leaves are gone , another good weather rifle may make it out.
Win 88 in .308 from 1956 using 165 gn sp over 4320.

Can't resit pics so ,

Phil

Scott64A · Post by **Scott64A** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 10:02 pm

Same as always: Winchester 64A in .30-30, 29.5gr of IMR3031 behind a Hornady 170grFN.

I've never been left wanting for more, so I just go with it.

Of course, for muzzleloadign season, it's a TC black diamond in .50cal, 90gr of Pyrodex behind a 240gr JHP saboted Hornady. THAT round knocks them over.

Also, I'll be bringing my Ruger BH in .357mag out for every hunt in case I get a chance for a close shot or a coyote.
-Or a poacher who draws on me.
(Not likely, but hey, yo never know when some dude is going to be in your treestand, even on pvt property. Nice to be armed, anyway.)

iceman · Post by **iceman** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 10:23 pm

Mod 94BB356 with 200 gr Hornady. Still trying a few different powders. Mod 94 circa 1942 170 gr sierra over 3031. A traditions inline with 385 gr Hornady Great Plains over 100 gr Pyrodox. Maybe an old Mossberg 12 ga bolt with slugs if nasty weather and I poking around wet dirty swamps.

leverhunter · Post by **leverhunter** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 12:13 am

I'm leaning towards my Win 94 44 mag. Be an interesting challenge as I'm hunting on bald prairie this year for mule deer buck and doe. My son is going to hunting the same WMU for mule deer buck as well with a Win 94 30/30.
Gotta admit though, my 270 WSM is sighted in just in case lol.

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 7:33 am

Haven't decided for sure yet, but it's between these Marlins, 45-70, 356 Win, 44 Mag. These are the only levers I have that ain't made meat yet.

45-70 - 330 Lyman HP @1500 fps

356 Win - 180 Speer @2500

44 Mag - LEE 310 @1550

Tycer · Post by **Tycer** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 7:57 am

I first need to blood my 1886 EL. 45-70 450 grain LBT WFM GC 42 grains Reloder 7

Then a couple of 94 30/30s with 170 cast over 29.5 grains of 3031

I might take my Win 670 30-06 out this year.

Old Ironsights sold me a Mossberg 500 muzzleloader setup for my Western Field 550 that I will take out muzzleloader season and try. I have not shot it yet, but probably something like 90 grains of Pyrodex and a Barnes Sabot.

Borregos · Post by **Borregos** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 8:21 am

Marlin 444.
42.5gr IMR4198, 300gr Hornady XTP

Pete

MikeNV · Post by **MikeNV** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 1:05 pm

So far this year I have used a

Marlin 1894C .357 w/leupold scout scope
15.5 gr H110 XTP 158gr **** for Antelope in WY

Marlin 336CB .38/55 Marbles tang sight
26 gr H322 245gr Meister bullet *** for Antelope in WY

For Deer in NV next week

Winchester 88 .308 w/leupold VXIII 1.75x6 scope
Factory Remington 150gr corelock bullets as I don't reload for .308 yet.

Tommy Reb · Post by **Tommy Reb** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 3:42 pm

This season I plan on hunting deer and hogs with three guns.

1. Browning 1886 45-70. Rem. 300 gr. JHP, 57 gr. IMR 4895, CCI 200 primers, R-P brass. Velocity, 2000 fps.

2. Rossi M 92 45 Colt. Hornady 250 gr. JHP-XTP, 28 gr. IMR 4198, Fed. 150 primers, R-P brass. Velocity, 1475 fps.

3. Win. BB 375 Win. Hornady 220 FP, 37.5 gr. MR 223, CCI 200 primers, Win. brass. Velocity, 1830 fps.

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 3:47 pm

356 Win: 200 gr.RCBS FNGC over 40.5 gr. H4895

cshold · Post by **cshold** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 5:04 pm

Small Game:
Browning Citori Lightning / Rem. 541S

Deer:
Savage 99C / Win. 94 30-30 / Win. 94 25-35 / 45 cal. PA. Long Rifle.

Side Arm:
Colt SAA 357 mag.

1886 · Post by **1886** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 5:14 pm

Great topic. Hope I am not committing levergun adulterous but my Rem. 7600 .35 Whelen shooting Hornady 250gr S.P. #3520 handloads will get the nod. 1886.

WCF3030 · Post by **WCF3030** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 5:49 pm

1886 wrote:Great topic. Hope I am not committing levergun adulterous but my Rem. 7600 .35 Whelen shooting Hornady 250gr S.P. #3520 handloads will get the nod. 1886.

Seeing as how its my topic and I'd love to have a 35 Whelen in a Rem pump, I'll let you post your reply.

I should have bought one in Feburary when I had the chance.

jd45 · Post by **jd45** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 6:09 pm

For deer this year, I will be using my ASM mfg'd EMF Hartford 1892 Win. replica in .45 Colt with 24" octagon barrel. The load will be a .451" Speer 260gr JHP sitting on 30grs of H4198 in a Starline case lit by a Fed 155 mag primer..........15 to 1600fps, & groups tight as a tick out to 75yds. jd45

1886 · Post by **1886** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 6:34 pm

WCF3030 wrote:
1886 wrote:Great topic. Hope I am not committing levergun adulterous but my Rem. 7600 .35 Whelen shooting Hornady 250gr S.P. #3520 handloads will get the nod. 1886.
Seeing as how its my topic and I'd love to have a 35 Whelen in a Rem pump, I'll let you post your reply.
I should have bought one in Feburary when I had the chance.

I agree you should have grabbed it because mine is not available. SORRY. I had been searching for awhile and one day I walked into one of my local haunts and low and behold there it was. Mine has a real good trigger and a good barrel. My handloads feature WW brass, CCI 210 M primers, Varget powder and Hornady 250gr S.P. bullets #3520. Real accurate and real fast for follow up shots if needed. Check the various auction sites, they do occasionally show up. I paid $450.00 for mine w/ a set of dies. I think Rem. did a run acouple of years ago for Grice's. They are out there, just not many guys giving them up. This speaks volumes about the gun/cartridge combo. Good luck w/your search. You could find a .270 or 30-06 and do a rebarrel. Just a thought. 1886.

PPpastordon · Post by **PPpastordon** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 7:03 pm

Deer: .357 Rossi and 4 5/8" OM Blackhawk in same caliber. If I ever get the chance to work up loads, using 358429 Lyman. Otherwise it will be Hornady 180 gr. XTP seated to rear crimp groove and over 16.5 gr. of H-110.

Hogs - and maybe additional deer: Ruger 96/44 and Ruger 4 5/8" Super Blackhawk with 300 gr. cast over 20.0 gr. of H-110. However, if I instead decide to use my 4 1/2" Ruger Redhawk, I will be shooting that 300 gr. cast over 7.5 gr. Unique. I don't care much for that feel of the recoil in the Redhawk with the H-110 load.
PPpastordon

paulyseggs · Post by **paulyseggs** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 8:59 pm

Well if this year is anything like last year I'll be using my Savage in 17hmr, Bought some of the CCI FMJ to see if that will cut down on the vaporization of grey squirrels. Also gonna use my newly acquired 22lr S&W Kitgun. IF I deer hunt I'll use my Marlin 94 44mag.

samsi · Post by **samsi** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 9:00 am

Drew an Elk (cow) tag this year, taking 2 bolt guns - an '06 and a Whelen. 165's and 4350 in the '06, 250's and RL-15 for the 35 Colonel.

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 9:05 am

In Indiana: .357 92 180gr Cast @ 1800

Maybe my .50 Flinter.

In MN shotgun only zone, .72 Rifle... er Mossberg 500 with Rifled Barrel & Rifle Sights. (My .410 slug isn't ready yet...)

71fan · Post by **71fan** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 9:19 am

Cow elk = Winchester 71
Buck = Winchester 1895 303
Backup/Rain = Remington 721 264 win mag
Misc other fury rascals = Hepburn 38-55, Winchester 1886 40-65, and Marlin 39A
Side arms = Ruger BH 45 Colt and Browning Buckmark

That should just about cover it, I think.

pharmseller · Post by **pharmseller** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 1:15 pm

Mule deer: Browning repro model 71, Winchester factory 200gr. Silvertip
Elk: Weatherby ultralightweight .30/06, Federal premium high energy 180 gr. Nosler Partition
Dungeness crab: North River 17 1/2' Revenge, Mercury 40 hp, 28" round pots (made in Roseburg, OR), shad.

That's all the hunting I get to do.

Quinn

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 7:03 pm

I will be taking my #4 Mk1 loaded with 180gr Sierra gamekings @ about 2450fps.

For thick brushy areas it will be my 94 trapper in .45colt with Cor-Bon 300gr.

Both should do the job nicely.

1894cfan · Post by **1894cfan** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 7:41 pm

Marlin 1894cs, 145gr Win. Silvertip over 18gr 296 w/ WSPM primer.
That ought to take care of any coyotes(2 or 4 legged) or whitetails I run across.

Old Time Hunter · Post by **Old Time Hunter** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 8:50 pm

It is getting to be that time again, in fact just had a youth hunt this past weekend. Of course I do post date the requirements by a couple-four decades. That being said, plans are for Deer here in Wisconsin yet this year, Black Bear just ended and did not see one until a nice bruin walked across the logging trail in front of me after the season ended. I have multiple bow tags, two choice tags (I can get more for my section) rifle, and unlimited Herd Control tags ($2 a piece)

Deer Rifle season: Most likely my .444 Timber Carbine (240 grain Speer JSP @ 47grains of H4198) for still hunting and my .444 Black Shadow w/1.75 X 4 Dusk and Dawn scope for posting, my .44 Mag '94 Trapper (240 gr Speer JSP @ 23.5 grains of H110) for walk'n about. If I get one early in the rifle season, I'll then get out either my '86 .45-70 (405gr LFN @ 29 grains of H4198) or just one of the .30-30's (170gr Hdy JFN @ 31 grains of H4895). If the weather is inclimate, I'll be drag'n out either my .44Mag '94 Black Shadow or one of my M38 Mosin-Nagants (180gr .311 Spire Point @ 36.5 grains of H4895)

Blackpowder Deer: Most likely my Lyman Great Plains Hunter spitting out a Lee REAL bullet in front of 90grains of FFg or a 1861 Springfield loaded with 80 grains of FFg behind a 535gr Minie Ball.

Elk (Montana): Original 1873 Springfield Trapdoor, 405gr HollowBase(Lee 405-HB) sized .460, stuffed over 70 grains of FFg and a .030 Veggie wad.

Next spring, Brown Bear in Alaska, have not made up my mind yet but probably my M71 .348, or '95 .405, or 1895M .450, or back to my .444's

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