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ligonierbill · September 21, 2022, 12:51 PM

Can't go wrong with any of these, but which would you carry? Northcentral PA, flattop mountains with a mix of old timber, clearcuts, and new second growth. Shots could be 10 to 150 yards, nothing past 200 is remotely possible.

Choices:
Marlin 336 RC 20" 1948 Weaver K2.5 (post reticle) 32 Spl 170 Speer 2,254
Remington 700 22" 1987(?) Leupold 6X 250 Sav 100 Speer 2,905
Ruger 77 1977 22" 1977 Leupold 2-7X 7x57 140 Sierra 2,829

I have my emotional favorite, but I'm interested in what you folks think.

September 21, 2022, 12:51 PM	#1
ligonierbill Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2007 Posts: 2,456	Deer camp - which rifle? Can't go wrong with any of these, but which would you carry? Northcentral PA, flattop mountains with a mix of old timber, clearcuts, and new second growth. Shots could be 10 to 150 yards, nothing past 200 is remotely possible. Choices: Marlin 336 RC 20" 1948 Weaver K2.5 (post reticle) 32 Spl 170 Speer 2,254 Remington 700 22" 1987(?) Leupold 6X 250 Sav 100 Speer 2,905 Ruger 77 1977 22" 1977 Leupold 2-7X 7x57 140 Sierra 2,829 I have my emotional favorite, but I'm interested in what you folks think.