Dilemmas...dilemmas

[Wild Bob]

I have a choice to make, and being a naturally indecisive type guy (only about some things, I learned a long time ago that the dog that stopped to take a shit missed the rabbit...) so I thought I'd throw this out there to chance and see what everyone else would choose. So here is my dilemma:

Going muley hunting in October...I have three rifles to choose from, since I like to take one as a back-up, that leaves one back home in the cabinet. Which two would you take (I'll offer a little info on each one as it relates to me)?

1) My old faithful, my got to gun, the rifle I have killed more game with over the past 15 years: Ruger .308 bolt

2) My pet project: an H&R single shot 25/06 that I am currently having a custom stock put on...it is a real tack driver.

3) The newest edition to my small rifle collection: (which I really bought for elk hunting) a Remington CDL 300 Win mag.

So based on that info, which two would you take mule deer hunting (and why) and which one would you leave home????

 

[noharleyyet]

The 308 as primary... because it's your favorite & more than adequate for your hunt.

The win mag. mainly because it'll probably be my next chamber selection...long reach & terminal energy...I like the Rem 700 platform.

Hard to beat an accurate single shot...

...what scope per caliber?

 

[Mac7]

I'd take the 308 since it sounds like you've used it the most.Either of the other two would be fine for a backup.

 

[wadeerslayer]

the 300 winnie for distance and knockdown, the 308 for back up

 

[elk_hunter]

the 300 winnie for distance and knockdown, the 308 for back up

Ditto!

 

[Wild Bob]

Noharleyyet - the .308 and 25/06 both have 3x9x40mm on them, and the 300 Win. Mag has a 4x12x40mm on it.