Best hunting rifle to use in Georgia and Alabama

[Josh79]

Just wanted to add my input to what some people might consider a completely personal onion.

However I feel a lot of young / inexperienced hunter out there still ask older guys what rifle they prefer when hunting in the South.

I have owned numerous bolt action rifles and AR's, but I always go back to my true trusted Marlin 336 which shots a 30-30 caliber round.

Its a great round for deer and hogs and since it is a lever-action, multiple repeated shots are possible.

Which rifle do you prefer based on your experience?

Please show the young hunter your rifle of choice by adding an image to this thread!

 

[BIKER13]

308 bolt gun with a scope that you shoot a lot and are comfortable with

 

[TLB2]

second the 308 bolt action with a decent scope

 

[GeorgiaGun1]

My favorite is an older model 70 in .270.

However this year I've decided to go retro old school and going to hunt with a .50 muzzleloader, .35rem, and .45-70.

Sort of my homage to old school. Haha.

They all work if you put it in the right spot.

 

[Wudee]

My personal preference is a Remington 700 in 30-06 with 180 gr. core-lokt bullets. I've hunted with the 700 for about 25 years. I tend to stick with 1 model of gun if I shoot it well and it feels comfortable to me.

 

[NewLeaf]

30-06 bolt decent scope. It's a cheap Rem783 compact but it just feels good to me and will hold it's own with more expensive rifles. After rebates I have like $225 in the package.

 

[Patronus]

A simple 30-30.

 

[rimfireguy]

Marlin 1894 in 357 mag for me this year sporting a tirant45

 

[NewLeaf]

Marlin 1894 in 357 mag for me this year sporting a tirant45

I've been tempted to try Glock40 10mm with one of them reflex looking sights??

 

[sweathogger273]

3rd on 308 with ballistic tip