Hunting with an M1A SOCOM

[MarineEngineer]

Hey guys I have never hunt DEER here in USA in Venezuela I used to hunt with shotgun and slugs, said this do you think I can hunt here with an M1A SOCOM? I NEED YOUR OPINION. Also if .270 winchester is an effective round to put down a deer and how far can I go with that round. Thanks

 

[MarineEngineer]

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[baxterday]

I hunt with one, and have for years.

 

[renagadeinjun]

Hey guys I have never hunt DEER here in USA in Venezuela I used to hunt with shotgun and slugs, said this do you think I can hunt here with an M1A SOCOM? I NEED YOUR OPINION. Also if .270 winchester is an effective round to put down a deer and how far can I go with that round. Thanks

Shotgun -yes , M1A - Yes ( with 5rmd mags ) 270 - yes and Good.........
The distance of any said caliber to effectively take down deer: is your ability to consistently & effectively hit a target at that distance .
IMHO

 

[KDM2]

These are both fine choices. I've got a similar setup - .270 Remington 700 mountain rifle, or an AR-10 with a 20" BBL.

I typically go with the .270 -- just a basic 130gr load, Your choice may vary. I pick this because Its a lighter setup, but counting on the ammo choices these rifles are pretty similar.

You're reminding me to find a 90s vintage marlin 336 in .30-30 with a synthetic stock, iron sights only -- that was the 1st rifle I went hunting with and still regret selling it off, it was way more fun having to get super close to the Buck.

 

[Guthrie]

Yeah you can easily hunt with your M1a and 270 is a great deer cartridge. I wouldnt take factory hunting ammo past 2-300 yards.

 

[MarineEngineer]

Thanks guys, I was also thinking since I'm going to get a nice .270 winchester a Weatherby, what scope can I use with that rifle.

 

[N.Ga.Trader]

I used a garand last year, there's not a restriction on mag limit.

 

[Guthrie]

Thanks guys, I was also thinking since I'm going to get a nice .270 winchester a Weatherby, what scope can I use with that rifle.

Vortex makes some pretty good stuff and they have great customer service with a great warranty. They have scopes at all price points.

 

[sambo77]

Leopold vxi series is scope I would go with on Weatherby