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25 Greatest Deer Rifles Ever
Here are our picks for the greatest deer rifles ever made. Let the arguments begin.
 Winchester Model 76
Though the model '76 sold fewer copies than either of its predecessors (Models 1866 and 1873), it was the first to deliver Winchester's promise of a truly high-powered hunting rifle. Whereas the Models 66 and 73 had been chambered for what was essentially rimfire and centerfire handgun cartridges, the M-76 was available in the more powerful calibers, making it a truly legitimate deer rifle, even by today's performance standards, and paving the way for Winchester's coming successes with Winchester's lever-action big-game rifles. Teddy Roosevelt had three M-76s, and Buffalo Bill Cody liked them too. Fast Fact: The Model 1876 was also known as the Centennial Model, since its introduction coincided with the U.S. Centennial Exposition held in Philadelphia in 1876. Photo by Outdoor Life Online Editor AdvertisementRelated PhotosSUBMIT YOUR PHOTOSADVERTISEMENT |
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I agree. This is a hard gun to beat in the thick PA woods. At one point in time I had a streak of 11 shots fired with one of these (in .35 Rem) during consecutive deer seasons resulting in 11 dead deer. I still use it a lot.
The Winchester Model 86M on slide 3 is my all time favorite. It's sturdy, reliable and it's beautiful.
I have never had a problem with my Ruger M77. Started out using one and don't plan on changing. Very smooth bolt,reliable, and throws pretty good groups.
Just looking at these pic's makes my hunting fever rise greatly. All my life cept out west in Oregon -used a rem 270---I used 2 lever guns a 94 w/o scope and scoped 336 marlin 30-30 w/4xscope. In over 20+yrs never had a malfunction missed several times fm hurried shots but guns performed 100%! I have tried to pass this tradition of rifles to the g/kid's with great gusto. Carry ON!! YOC
I gave this gallery a thumbs-up because of the fun facts and the well written micro-descriptions of each model. HOWEVER where is the Remington model 725? That was a ground breaking rifle with calibers like the .280 and .244 Remington and the predecessor to the great model 700.
I am glad to see that the Remington 721,(page 19)is mentioned. I bought one many years ago, still it was used, that if I pay attention, I can put 3 holes under a nickel at 100 yds. Killed a bunch of deer with that gun. Gotta love it.
good gun
What an "antique" looking gun! One to OWN.
A great addition to the Sportsman's collection.
Great choice.
The Savage 99 is probably one of the most favorite hunting guns in the Great South.
Have not owned one myself, but know many that do!
The MARLIN 81 has to be the best for me. it is sofisticated, looks and feels great and above all ON THE MARK!
i drropewd my first deer and elk with this gun i had rechambered to 308 wincheste
impersonally think the win. odel 95 is a awesome gun for a backup on any hunt or as a due all deer season rifle out to 1oo yards iron sighted
my dad has an bar very accurate gun
I like the Remington 7400 carbine for the thick Maine woods...got to keep it clean, but its fast shooting and accurate!
THIS WAS AWSOM!!!!! I LOVE LEVER RIFELS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great to see the old lever guns represented here though most of us have never or will never use one in the woods. I would be a fun to seek out each of the guns listed at your local range and fire each of them. Most of us have experience with the military guns - the 06 Springfield , the Mauser 98 in 7 and 8mm, the .303 British and maybe the old 30-40 Krag as starter rifles. They were often cheap though of good quality. Some with deeper pockets may have custom rifles using the Mauser action from one of these old war horses. Every kind of action from bolt, to pump, to lever and auto were represented in the top 25 which is as it should be. Good stuff!
Great to see the old boy,s again but no win 88,100, savage mod 170.BACK in 1964 just out of army I paid 125.00 for the win,mod 100, cal.243 and acouple of years later I picked up a savage mod. 170,pump cal.30-30 two great gun,s still got-em. GOOD HUNTING TO ALL
love the 300. savage great gun, just saw one at a pawn shop go for 800$!!!
My vote goes to savage, however I do enjoy the remington pump rifle
I've never shot any deer with my .303, but it sure has flattened plenty of black bears.
i personally like the winchester model 94 for deer and cougars and the remington modeal 721. i also have a sporterized .303 british which is alright.
My vote goes to the Winchester Model 70. It has an unfair advantage over the competition as it is chambered to many different calibers. I believe its bolt to be superior to the other bolt actions rifle in particular its mauser like extractor claw. Yes, the Ruger 77 has a good bolt of similar design but not the same quality barrel. While some may argue, I would say with confidence that it is a more consistently accurate rifle then most of the competition - I'm talking about comparing hundreds of guns in this model against accuracy of hundreds in other makes .. that would tell the story of accuracy overall. It's three position safety was miles ahead of the competition and its trigger good. Apart from these consideration, it is a beautiful looking rifle with fine lines- not that the deer care but it brings a smile to the guy who appreciates such things.
Like seeing all the lever guns represented. I enjoy hunting with my Marlin 336 and have had great success with it on whitetail. The new Hornady LEVERevolution have brought the performance of lever guns to a whole new level.
I like SKS...cause it is quick handling and more than enough knockdown juice without overdoing it.
The Savage 99 is easily the best-looking lever-action. With all those seductive curves, it is a 2-seat Jaguar among utilitarian station wagons. My son now has my Dad's 300 Savage. It has a custom Monte Carlo stock and a Zeiss sniper scope. Both were installed by my gunsmithing uncle, who had also been a sniper and who liberated that very scope personally.
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Great to see the old boy,s again but no win 88,100, savage mod 170.BACK in 1964 just out of army I paid 125.00 for the win,mod 100, cal.243 and acouple of years later I picked up a savage mod. 170,pump cal.30-30 two great gun,s still got-em. GOOD HUNTING TO ALL
I agree. This is a hard gun to beat in the thick PA woods. At one point in time I had a streak of 11 shots fired with one of these (in .35 Rem) during consecutive deer seasons resulting in 11 dead deer. I still use it a lot.
The Winchester Model 86M on slide 3 is my all time favorite. It's sturdy, reliable and it's beautiful.
I have never had a problem with my Ruger M77. Started out using one and don't plan on changing. Very smooth bolt,reliable, and throws pretty good groups.
Just looking at these pic's makes my hunting fever rise greatly. All my life cept out west in Oregon -used a rem 270---I used 2 lever guns a 94 w/o scope and scoped 336 marlin 30-30 w/4xscope. In over 20+yrs never had a malfunction missed several times fm hurried shots but guns performed 100%! I have tried to pass this tradition of rifles to the g/kid's with great gusto. Carry ON!! YOC
I gave this gallery a thumbs-up because of the fun facts and the well written micro-descriptions of each model. HOWEVER where is the Remington model 725? That was a ground breaking rifle with calibers like the .280 and .244 Remington and the predecessor to the great model 700.
I am glad to see that the Remington 721,(page 19)is mentioned. I bought one many years ago, still it was used, that if I pay attention, I can put 3 holes under a nickel at 100 yds. Killed a bunch of deer with that gun. Gotta love it.
good gun
What an "antique" looking gun! One to OWN.
A great addition to the Sportsman's collection.
Great choice.
The Savage 99 is probably one of the most favorite hunting guns in the Great South.
Have not owned one myself, but know many that do!
The MARLIN 81 has to be the best for me. it is sofisticated, looks and feels great and above all ON THE MARK!
i drropewd my first deer and elk with this gun i had rechambered to 308 wincheste
I like the Remington 7400 carbine for the thick Maine woods...got to keep it clean, but its fast shooting and accurate!
I've never shot any deer with my .303, but it sure has flattened plenty of black bears.
I like SKS...cause it is quick handling and more than enough knockdown juice without overdoing it.
impersonally think the win. odel 95 is a awesome gun for a backup on any hunt or as a due all deer season rifle out to 1oo yards iron sighted
my dad has an bar very accurate gun
THIS WAS AWSOM!!!!! I LOVE LEVER RIFELS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great to see the old lever guns represented here though most of us have never or will never use one in the woods. I would be a fun to seek out each of the guns listed at your local range and fire each of them. Most of us have experience with the military guns - the 06 Springfield , the Mauser 98 in 7 and 8mm, the .303 British and maybe the old 30-40 Krag as starter rifles. They were often cheap though of good quality. Some with deeper pockets may have custom rifles using the Mauser action from one of these old war horses. Every kind of action from bolt, to pump, to lever and auto were represented in the top 25 which is as it should be. Good stuff!
love the 300. savage great gun, just saw one at a pawn shop go for 800$!!!
My vote goes to savage, however I do enjoy the remington pump rifle
i personally like the winchester model 94 for deer and cougars and the remington modeal 721. i also have a sporterized .303 british which is alright.
My vote goes to the Winchester Model 70. It has an unfair advantage over the competition as it is chambered to many different calibers. I believe its bolt to be superior to the other bolt actions rifle in particular its mauser like extractor claw. Yes, the Ruger 77 has a good bolt of similar design but not the same quality barrel. While some may argue, I would say with confidence that it is a more consistently accurate rifle then most of the competition - I'm talking about comparing hundreds of guns in this model against accuracy of hundreds in other makes .. that would tell the story of accuracy overall. It's three position safety was miles ahead of the competition and its trigger good. Apart from these consideration, it is a beautiful looking rifle with fine lines- not that the deer care but it brings a smile to the guy who appreciates such things.
Like seeing all the lever guns represented. I enjoy hunting with my Marlin 336 and have had great success with it on whitetail. The new Hornady LEVERevolution have brought the performance of lever guns to a whole new level.
The Savage 99 is easily the best-looking lever-action. With all those seductive curves, it is a 2-seat Jaguar among utilitarian station wagons. My son now has my Dad's 300 Savage. It has a custom Monte Carlo stock and a Zeiss sniper scope. Both were installed by my gunsmithing uncle, who had also been a sniper and who liberated that very scope personally.
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