Lets See Your Hunting Rifles

I use a Marlin .30-30 or a Remington 870 shotgun smooth bore/iron sights depending on if I am in a rifle or shotgun zone. The LP of MI is kinda split east to west in the middle for rifle & shotgun zone.

The ol' 870 is a very good & accurate gun and has stopped many a deer in their tracks. The Marlin is also a great gun and is just the right fit as I seldom have a shot over 150 yards when hunting up north.

Originally Posted by dccraft

I use a Marlin .30-30 or a Remington 870 shotgun smooth bore/iron sights depending on if I am in a rifle or shotgun zone. The LP of MI is kinda split east to west in the middle for rifle & shotgun zone.

The ol' 870 is a very good & accurate gun and has stopped many a deer in their tracks. The Marlin is also a great gun and is just the right fit as I seldom have a shot over 150 yards when hunting up north.

You can hunt deer with a shotgun? what type of shell do you use? do you need a scope on the shotgun?

Originally Posted by Tombstone

You can hunt deer with a shotgun? what type of shell do you use? do you need a scope on the shotgun?

Put a lot of venison in the freezer with a 20ga. Belgium Browning. As for the shell we used slugs and just the bead on the end of the barrel. Have since bought a slug barrel for it but never used it yet.

Originally Posted by ahc4353

Put a lot of venison in the freezer with a 20ga. Belgium Browning. As for the shell we used slugs and just the bead on the end of the barrel. Have since bought a slug barrel for it but never used it yet.

I have a 12 ga remington 870 3 1/2in super mag. Could i use this to hunt deer if i use a slup shell.

[AAlmeter]

Originally Posted by Tombstone

I have a 12 ga remington 870 3 1/2in super mag. Could i use this to hunt deer if i use a slup shell.

One of the most common guns out there for shotgun only areas. What type of barrel is it and where are you hunting? If you're out west where you have very long shots, a shotgun might not suit you. Here in the wooded areas of the east, a shotgun will do 90% of what you need it to.

If your shots are within 100 or so yards, a rifled 12 ga with sabot slugs will do you well. 60-75 yards or less, a smooth more with iron sights and regular "rifled" slugs will work. 50 and under is good for a bead and smooth bore (unless you're really familiar with it). And 35ish and less 00 buck will do the job (if legal in your area).

Originally Posted by AAlmeter

One of the most common guns out there for shotgun only areas. What type of barrel is it and where are you hunting? If you're out west where you have very long shots, a shotgun might not suit you. Here in the wooded areas of the east, a shotgun will do 90% of what you need it to.

If your shots are within 100 or so yards, a rifled 12 ga with sabot slugs will do you well. 60-75 yards or less, a smooth more with iron sights and regular "rifled" slugs will work. 50 and under is good for a bead and smooth bore (unless you're really familiar with it). And 35ish and less 00 buck will do the job (if legal in your area).

I live in alabama. My shotgun is the long barrel for skeet shooting.

[AAlmeter]

Originally Posted by Tombstone

I live in alabama. My shotgun is the long barrel for skeet shooting.

I am entirely unfamiliar with Alabama, so you may want to talk to some local hunters and get their input. A great place for this would be at your hunters education class (assuming you haven't taken it yet). Cheapest way to go would be to throw a new barrel on your 870. Up here in WNY, that would do just about everything you need.

Other than that, the only limit is your pocketbook and your skills.

Originally Posted by Tombstone

I have a 12 ga remington 870 3 1/2in super mag. Could i use this to hunt deer if i use a slup shell.

I know nothing about MAGS. I would just check with your local gun shop. You might even be able to use buck shot in AL. Not sure so make sure you know what is legal.

Have fun.

Al

[yourchoice]

NJ is shotgun only. I have a 12 ga Remington 870, full choke barrel. I use 00 Buckshot, 2 3/4" shells. I've been meaning to get a slug barrel with a scope, but haven't gotten around to it yet. I have a nice stand to hunt with a scope too...overlooking a field. One of these years.

Opening day is next Monday. I've been seeing an 8-pointer while bow hunting but haven't been able to get him close enough. Last Friday he was 50 yards away or so. If he comes that close next Monday, sayonara.

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I'm disappointed... nobody is posting pictures. So I'll get it started. Here's my.. *ahem*... hunting rifle. (My prey of choice is paper... with an occasional milk jug thrown in... some filled with water... some with jello)