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<blockquote data-quote="Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow" data-source="post: 822174" data-attributes="member: 7123"><p>Well, leverguns are the quintessential choice. .30-30. .35 Rem. .44 mag, .45 colt, .45-70 (lev I), etc. But you're not a fan. </p><p></p><p>Of course the same western/beanfield rifles that you've been using will also work just fine. But if they're long & heavy and you're just looking for something shorter, you might try a single shot like a T/C Encore or NEF Handi rifle - no receiver to speak of means shorter overall length. Chambering - take your pick, from .357 mag on up to 12 ga slug.</p><p></p><p>You could buy my sporterized SMLE No. 4 in .303 brit or my Win featherweight 70 in 7mm-08 that are for sale, if you like:</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.okshooters.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64888" target="_blank">http://www.okshooters.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64888</a></p><p></p><p>You could also just use the same ML that you use for ML season - I've got two short handy MLs that work just fine during rifle season - one is a Rossi .45 cal youth ML - super light and short. Other is a Traditions Thunderbolt I had a gunsmith cut down to 20". </p><p></p><p>The T/C Encore Kahtadin (sp?) is another example of a nice short handy 20" ML barrel, too.</p><p></p><p>Besides those two MLs, I've got two other short light rifles - best is the Puma 92 in .454 casull. Other is NEF Handi in .45-70 gov't.</p><p></p><p>You might even look into a "mountain" style lightweight turnbolt rifle - a short action light rifle such as a Rem model Seven, Kimber 84, etc, in chamberings like .243, .260 rem, 7mm-08 rem - again, just buy my Win featherweight! <img src="/images/smilies/biggrin.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p></p><p>I wouldn't even rule out using an AR15 in 5.56x45 or 6.5 grendel or 6.8 spc - these are light handy rifles, and plenty for deer with the right bullet/load choice. Plus they're easy to carry at the ready in the woods with a single point or 3 point sling.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow, post: 822174, member: 7123"] Well, leverguns are the quintessential choice. .30-30. .35 Rem. .44 mag, .45 colt, .45-70 (lev I), etc. But you're not a fan. Of course the same western/beanfield rifles that you've been using will also work just fine. But if they're long & heavy and you're just looking for something shorter, you might try a single shot like a T/C Encore or NEF Handi rifle - no receiver to speak of means shorter overall length. Chambering - take your pick, from .357 mag on up to 12 ga slug. You could buy my sporterized SMLE No. 4 in .303 brit or my Win featherweight 70 in 7mm-08 that are for sale, if you like: [url]http://www.okshooters.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64888[/url] You could also just use the same ML that you use for ML season - I've got two short handy MLs that work just fine during rifle season - one is a Rossi .45 cal youth ML - super light and short. Other is a Traditions Thunderbolt I had a gunsmith cut down to 20". The T/C Encore Kahtadin (sp?) is another example of a nice short handy 20" ML barrel, too. Besides those two MLs, I've got two other short light rifles - best is the Puma 92 in .454 casull. Other is NEF Handi in .45-70 gov't. You might even look into a "mountain" style lightweight turnbolt rifle - a short action light rifle such as a Rem model Seven, Kimber 84, etc, in chamberings like .243, .260 rem, 7mm-08 rem - again, just buy my Win featherweight! :D I wouldn't even rule out using an AR15 in 5.56x45 or 6.5 grendel or 6.8 spc - these are light handy rifles, and plenty for deer with the right bullet/load choice. Plus they're easy to carry at the ready in the woods with a single point or 3 point sling. [/QUOTE]
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