Semi Auto Deer Gun

bighead46 · February 1, 2011, 11:08 AM

What is your favorite semi-automatic deer hunting rifle?

fadetoblack172 · February 1, 2011, 11:29 AM

Not legal here in PA but if it was I'd be getting a 450 bushmaster

hoytinak · February 1, 2011, 11:29 AM

My mini-14 and SKS are the only semi's I've used for deer and outta those I like my mini-14 best.

COSteve · February 1, 2011, 11:37 AM

Winchester 100.

Water-Man · February 1, 2011, 11:50 AM

The Browning BAR

Saltydog235 · February 1, 2011, 12:18 PM

BAR is the only one I have ever used. Those little Remington's made on the AR platform are intresting, wouldn't mind getting my hands on the 7mm08 but dang if they aren't pricey.

fadetoblack172 · February 1, 2011, 12:21 PM

yea its better to buy the ar lower, stripped, and build it yourself.

deadcoyote · February 1, 2011, 03:11 PM

I only own one. Coincidentally I bought it 10 years ago for $150 and have never shot it. i actually forgot I owned it until my wife found it in 'her' closet about 2 weeks ago. Remington 740 woodmaster in 30-06.

okbob51 · February 1, 2011, 03:22 PM

HK SL-7 in 308 Win.

mapsjanhere · February 1, 2011, 03:22 PM

Merkel SR1

Johnywinslow · February 1, 2011, 03:33 PM

saiga .308 5rd mag!

warbirdlover · February 1, 2011, 03:39 PM

The only semi-auto deer rifle I like is the older BAR, not the new one. They still make the older BAR.

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Not legal here in PA but if it was I'd be getting a 450 bushmaster

fadetoblack172

You mean PA STILL hasn't come out of the dark ages with that stupid law? Don't you guys have some clout with your DNR?

BIG P · February 1, 2011, 04:20 PM

Dont have a favorite but do use a BAR 30-06,SAIGA 308,STAG AR 223 ALOT.
Like & trust them all.

sc928porsche · February 1, 2011, 04:24 PM

My favorite semi-auto for deer is a Rem 740BDL in 30-06.

Grayson · February 1, 2011, 04:50 PM

Belgium built BAR.

Abel · February 1, 2011, 05:57 PM

For a rifle that carries good and shoots reliably, the Browning BAR is tough to beat.

egor20 · February 1, 2011, 06:11 PM

Russian SKS iron sights.

nathaniel · February 1, 2011, 06:13 PM

DPMS AP4 in .223, only semiauto I have so I guess it has to be my favorite.

dahermit · February 1, 2011, 06:21 PM

Ruger .44 Magnum Carbine.

fadetoblack172 · February 1, 2011, 06:57 PM

Warbirdlover, that's right we still can't use inline muzzleloaders in black powder season that follows rifle season, and 2 yrs ago was the first for crossbows. It's illegal to even carry a semi auto pistol with you when you're hunting!

langenc · February 1, 2011, 07:35 PM

MI had a crazy rule about no handguns while BOWhunting. That started in the early 70s. Finally got rid of that when CCW became much more popular.

DNR thinks if they ban something it will save deer etc.

SCDeac82 · February 1, 2011, 07:40 PM

"The only semi-auto deer rifle I like is the older BAR, not the new one. They still make the older BAR."

Can you elaborate?

Not familiar with the difference....I like Brownings, though.

JB

fadetoblack172 · February 1, 2011, 07:44 PM

I talked to a local game warden last year about semi auto rifles and he laughed and said, "If you wanna walk through the woods and have a full clip coming at you, or coming through your house that's your choice, but it'll never happen in pa"
They're convinced that every cleadus will get one and when they see anything move they'll unload on it, that's their reasoning.

Wyosmith · February 1, 2011, 07:44 PM

For deer;
In a "military rifle" it's a light weight AR-15 in 6.8 SPC.
In a "Sporting rifle" it's the Browning BAR in 270 winchester.

For Elk;
M-1 Garand.
FN-FAL
and again the Browning BAR in 270 (or larger caliber)

GeauxTide · February 1, 2011, 07:48 PM

I've owned two BARs, in 7mm and 308. Wish I still had the 308, at a 1970 price of $299.

February 1, 2011, 11:08 AM	#1
bighead46 Senior Member Join Date: November 8, 2010 Posts: 140	Semi Auto Deer Gun What is your favorite semi-automatic deer hunting rifle?

February 1, 2011, 03:22 PM	#10
mapsjanhere Senior Member Join Date: August 6, 2009 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,832	Merkel SR1 __________________ I used to love being able to hit hard at 1000 yards. As I get older I find hitting a mini ram at 200 yards with the 22 oddly more satisfying.

February 1, 2011, 04:24 PM	#14
sc928porsche Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2008 Location: now living in alabama Posts: 2,433	My favorite semi-auto for deer is a Rem 740BDL in 30-06. __________________ No such thing as a stupid question. What is stupid is not asking it.

February 1, 2011, 04:50 PM	#15
Grayson Member Join Date: November 10, 2005 Posts: 41	Browning Belgium built BAR.

February 1, 2011, 06:11 PM	#17
egor20 Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,824	Russian SKS iron sights. __________________ Chief stall mucker and grain chef Country don't mean dumb. Steven King. The Stand

February 1, 2011, 11:29 AM	#2
fadetoblack172 Member Join Date: January 20, 2011 Posts: 51	Not legal here in PA but if it was I'd be getting a 450 bushmaster

February 1, 2011, 11:29 AM	#3
hoytinak Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 5,721	My mini-14 and SKS are the only semi's I've used for deer and outta those I like my mini-14 best.

February 1, 2011, 11:37 AM	#4
COSteve Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2009 Posts: 1,344	Winchester 100.

February 1, 2011, 11:50 AM	#5
Water-Man Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,126	The Browning BAR

February 1, 2011, 12:18 PM	#6
Saltydog235 Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2010 Location: Pawleys Island Posts: 1,563	BAR is the only one I have ever used. Those little Remington's made on the AR platform are intresting, wouldn't mind getting my hands on the 7mm08 but dang if they aren't pricey.

February 1, 2011, 12:21 PM	#7
fadetoblack172 Member Join Date: January 20, 2011 Posts: 51	yea its better to buy the ar lower, stripped, and build it yourself.

February 1, 2011, 03:11 PM	#8
deadcoyote Senior Member Join Date: April 13, 2009 Location: northern CA Posts: 674	I only own one. Coincidentally I bought it 10 years ago for $150 and have never shot it. i actually forgot I owned it until my wife found it in 'her' closet about 2 weeks ago. Remington 740 woodmaster in 30-06.

February 1, 2011, 03:22 PM	#9
okbob51 Member Join Date: December 21, 2010 Posts: 20	HK SL-7 in 308 Win.

February 1, 2011, 03:33 PM	#11
Johnywinslow Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2007 Posts: 131	saiga .308 5rd mag!

February 1, 2011, 04:20 PM	#13
BIG P Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2010 Location: North Georgia Posts: 1,679	Dont have a favorite but do use a BAR 30-06,SAIGA 308,STAG AR 223 ALOT. Like & trust them all.

February 1, 2011, 05:57 PM	#16
Abel Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2006 Posts: 1,161	For a rifle that carries good and shoots reliably, the Browning BAR is tough to beat.

February 1, 2011, 06:13 PM	#18
nathaniel Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2010 Location: North Dakota Posts: 600	DPMS AP4 in .223, only semiauto I have so I guess it has to be my favorite.

February 1, 2011, 06:21 PM	#19
dahermit Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2006 Location: South Central Michigan...near Posts: 6,501	Ruger .44 Magnum Carbine.

February 1, 2011, 06:57 PM	#20
fadetoblack172 Member Join Date: January 20, 2011 Posts: 51	Warbirdlover, that's right we still can't use inline muzzleloaders in black powder season that follows rifle season, and 2 yrs ago was the first for crossbows. It's illegal to even carry a semi auto pistol with you when you're hunting!

February 1, 2011, 07:35 PM	#21
langenc Senior Member Join Date: August 19, 2007 Location: Montmorency Co, MI Posts: 1,551	MI had a crazy rule about no handguns while BOWhunting. That started in the early 70s. Finally got rid of that when CCW became much more popular. DNR thinks if they ban something it will save deer etc.

February 1, 2011, 07:40 PM	#22
SCDeac82 Senior Member Join Date: April 11, 2010 Location: Southeast-USA Posts: 222	Yo Warbird: "The only semi-auto deer rifle I like is the older BAR, not the new one. They still make the older BAR." Can you elaborate? Not familiar with the difference....I like Brownings, though. JB __________________ "No free man shall ever be de-barred the use of arms. The strongest reason for the people to retain their right to keep and bear arms is as a last resort to protect themselves against tyranny in government." -- Thomas Jefferson

February 1, 2011, 07:44 PM	#23
fadetoblack172 Member Join Date: January 20, 2011 Posts: 51	I talked to a local game warden last year about semi auto rifles and he laughed and said, "If you wanna walk through the woods and have a full clip coming at you, or coming through your house that's your choice, but it'll never happen in pa" They're convinced that every cleadus will get one and when they see anything move they'll unload on it, that's their reasoning.

February 1, 2011, 07:44 PM	#24
Wyosmith Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2010 Location: Shoshoni Wyoming Posts: 2,713	For deer; In a "military rifle" it's a light weight AR-15 in 6.8 SPC. In a "Sporting rifle" it's the Browning BAR in 270 winchester. For Elk; M-1 Garand. FN-FAL and again the Browning BAR in 270 (or larger caliber)

February 1, 2011, 07:48 PM	#25
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,423	I've owned two BARs, in 7mm and 308. Wish I still had the 308, at a 1970 price of $299.

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