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I'vebeenduped · October 23, 2013, 02:41 PM

I am going whitetail hunting in area 36B in AZ. The terrain is extremely varied. Here is a link to general pictures of the area.
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...na&FORM=HDRSC2
http://www.arizonawildlife.org/Artic...tent1142009164
http://www.azgfd.gov/h_f/hunting_units_36b.shtml

I have a Savage model 340 or a Yugo M48 to choose from. My dilemma is in that, with the Yugo, I would use a scout scope (Walmart special) which I have been having trouble getting consistent shots with. Scout scopes seem to be either super cheap in price and product, or SUPER expensive (on a married guy with kids budget). The Savage, I just bought some mounts for and have about $100 to spend on a scope. I am concerned about the range of shots I may encounter since 36B has some very open areas. I worry about the range of the .30-30 Savage and the dependability of the scope on my Mauser. Iron sights on the Mauser are not too wonderful, otherwise I would just go sans scope. I am leaning towards the Savage. It is definitely a shooter. However, I am taking the Mauser to Cabela's to see if they can mount it and see if I get better grouping.

October 23, 2013, 02:41 PM	#1
I'vebeenduped Senior Member Join Date: January 2, 2013 Location: AZ Posts: 202	Rifle advice I am going whitetail hunting in area 36B in AZ. The terrain is extremely varied. Here is a link to general pictures of the area. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=...na&FORM=HDRSC2 http://www.arizonawildlife.org/Artic...tent1142009164 http://www.azgfd.gov/h_f/hunting_units_36b.shtml I have a Savage model 340 or a Yugo M48 to choose from. My dilemma is in that, with the Yugo, I would use a scout scope (Walmart special) which I have been having trouble getting consistent shots with. Scout scopes seem to be either super cheap in price and product, or SUPER expensive (on a married guy with kids budget). The Savage, I just bought some mounts for and have about $100 to spend on a scope. I am concerned about the range of shots I may encounter since 36B has some very open areas. I worry about the range of the .30-30 Savage and the dependability of the scope on my Mauser. Iron sights on the Mauser are not too wonderful, otherwise I would just go sans scope. I am leaning towards the Savage. It is definitely a shooter. However, I am taking the Mauser to Cabela's to see if they can mount it and see if I get better grouping. __________________ The natural state of man, the way G‑d created us, is to be happy. Look at children and you will see