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Mauser8mm · February 22, 2013, 05:46 PM

Look at Savage's website. If you want to take squirrels and whitetail I recommend their 7.62x39 bolt action. It can drop a deer, but won't destroy a squirrel completely. A .223 will drop a deer if you can really hit a vital area or maybe get it in the brain, and is an excellent varmint cartridge. Also a 22 hornet isn't a bad idea, Savage Arms makes excellent 22 hornet bolt actions. Let us know what you decide on!

February 22, 2013, 05:46 PM	#47
Mauser8mm Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2012 Location: Near Gainesville Fl. Posts: 224	Bolt Action .223 or 7.62x39 Look at Savage's website. If you want to take squirrels and whitetail I recommend their 7.62x39 bolt action. It can drop a deer, but won't destroy a squirrel completely. A .223 will drop a deer if you can really hit a vital area or maybe get it in the brain, and is an excellent varmint cartridge. Also a 22 hornet isn't a bad idea, Savage Arms makes excellent 22 hornet bolt actions. Let us know what you decide on!