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    Hunters what weapos do you use in the field?

    I'm about as old fashion as it gets. I still deer hunt with an old Model 94 30/30 Carbine that was my fathers. They may lack the range and knock down of some modern guns but they are easy to carry and get a shot off with when in heavy brush. I typically don't hunt where long shots are an option and knock down doesn't matter so much if you hit your kill zone.
    There must be other hunters here, what do you carry in the woods?

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    Quote Originally Posted by donttread View Post
    I'm about as old fashion as it gets. I still deer hunt with an old Model 94 30/30 Carbine that was my fathers. They may lack the range and knock down of some modern guns but they are easy to carry and get a shot off with when in heavy brush. I typically don't hunt where long shots are an option and knock down doesn't matter so much if you hit your kill zone.
    There must be other hunters here, what do you carry in the woods?
    Also for waterfowl hunting I don't think you can beat the Remington Model 870, especially dollar for dollar. (and it doesn't even have to be the wing master version) It just simply performs no matter what the conditions and if you are a duck hunter ,especially in the north, you know the conditions I am referring to. You know when the swamps are full of duck hunters and all the sane people are at home!

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    Marlin 336 - .35 Remington

    Don't hunt deer or hog like I use to, Once maybe twice a year now but still have it. Bought it in 1970 when I was 16.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hanger4 View Post
    Marlin 336 - .35 Remington

    Don't hunt deer or hog like I use to, Once maybe twice a year now but still have it. Bought it in 1970 when I was 16.
    I used to have a .35. Nice guns

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    Hands down, my bolt action Browning BAR .30-06. Versatile cartridges make it ideal for deer hunting (which I do) and if ever need be, home defense. Been using one for five years now.
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    Depends on the terrain I am hunting, in dense woods: either my .30-30 or .308, sparse open field: .30-06, when I really need to reach out and touch something: 7mm Rem Mag.

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    Quote Originally Posted by AeonPax View Post
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    Hands down, my bolt action Browning BAR .30-06. Versatile cartridges make it ideal for deer hunting (which I do) and if ever need be, home defense. Been using one for five years now.
    That gun packs some punch.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Safety View Post
    Depends on the terrain I am hunting, in dense woods: either my .30-30 or .308, sparse open field: .30-06, when I really need to reach out and touch something: 7mm Rem Mag.

    Another 30/30 man!

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    What do I carry in the woods when I go hunting? Depends on the season but I have a backpack with some essentials in it like a fire starter, first aid kit, bear spray, life straw, compass, whistle, map, toiletries, sealed pack of dry clothes, some snacks, water, knife, flashlight, sleeping pad and my camera. I don't bring a gun and I dont leave with anything I didn't bring. I typically hunt for the most peaceful spot to basically enjoy that moment in nature, do some yoga or meditate, camp, or take pictures. It's great.
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