Will you be takng a vintage Remington deer hunting?

[Rickster]

Deer season approaches. Last year's venison fell to a Mo 14 in 25 Rem. I am thinking this year I might go with a Mo 30 in 25 Rem. Or maybe take my chances with Mo 25 in 25-20 or 32-20.

So...will anyone else here be taking a vintage Remington hunting this fall? Or are you all armchair shooters?

[Rem725]

All I ever deer hunt with are 721 or 725 in 270 or 3006. Varmints have a little variety, but mostly use 722 222. Elk is a different story, used a M70 338, pre 64 of course. Come to think of it I carried a 722 300Sav for deer one time. Oh and then there was the peep sighted early M54 3006 one time. Success came often to the 721s and 725.

[John Gyde]

I've been trying some different loads in my 721 300 H & H. So far it shoots pretty good, but I am still looking for that perfect load. My best so far is 65 gr IMR 4350 behind a 180 gr Hdy with 215 primers. I loaded a couple with 67 gr but I haven't tried them yet. I also have not hooked up my chrono so I don't know the velocity yet. I'm not looking for the ultimate in velocity or energy. I will use something smaller (probably my 243 or 280) for deer but would sure like to take an elk with my 55 year old Remington.

I got word today that my brother got another Arizona elk with his bow this morning. He usually does. Not too bad for 73 years old. I went down there to his camp last year. I have never seen so many elk or so much elk sign. He got his after I left last year. Why aren't I putting in for a non-resident tag??? Hmmmmm....

[bverboy]

sure will. i will be using a model 720 rem in a 270 caliber. slinging a 180 grain core lokt. can't wait!!!!!

[outlaw6]

Oh yeah and I can't wait. Got last season's deer with my 1922 Model 8 in .35 Rem. This November I plan on hunting with a 1947 Model 141D in .35 Rem that I just got. Both with open sights too...I'm headin' out to the cabin in WV tomorrow to cut firewood and get ready...good huntin' to all this season!

[remington600]

I wouldnt think a 25-20 or a 32-20 would be treating the deer very fairly. I know every time I would shoot my 25-20 you could actually see the bullet traveling to the target. Not eneough velocity to have proper expansion for a deer size animal. I am NOT saying that they have not been shot and killed easily at sometimes with them so settle down some of you guys, but my opinion its not fair and humane.

[John Gyde]

I haver a couple of non-Rems (they're lever actions, but I can't remember the brand) in 38-40 & 44-40. The 44-40 carbine might be tempting???

[John Gyde]

I took the 721 300 H & H to the range yesterday morning. I shot two loads; 65 & 67 grs IMR 4350 behind 180 gr Hdy with 215 primers.
After zeroing in the scope I shot four rounds (two of each). They were all in the 2" white center ring. I haven't put the two loads over my chrono yet to see what velocity difference there is. I was very pleasantly surprised that both loads shot to the same place...

[Rickster]

I wouldnt think a 25-20 or a 32-20 would be treating the deer very fairly.

I know a guy who has taken over 100 deer with a 22LR, another who swears by the 25-20, another who has hunted every year for 40 years with a 30-06 except the year he couldn't kill one with a 45-70, and so on. If you make sure the caliber matches your hunting style and skill level....

[remington600]

Well I dont care how good you are a .22 is just plain stupid. Like I said in my previous post I never said they can not be or have not been killed. I would like to hear his good reason for using a .22. Its not impressive.

[John Gyde]

[quote="Rickster"][quote="remington600"]I wouldnt think a 25-20 or a 32-20 would be treating the deer very fairly. [/quote]

I know a guy who has taken over 100 deer with a 22LR, another who swears by the 25-20, another who has hunted every year for 40 years with a 30-06 except the year he couldn't kill one with a 45-70, and so on. If you make sure the caliber matches your hunting style and skill level....[/quote]

100 deer with a 22 LR??? There aren't many states that allow more than one deer per season with a rifle. How old is that guy??? If he bagged over 100, how many did he cripple??? In my early days in Michigan it was against game laws to use a 22 LR for deer. I think that's one game law I am in favor of. Sorry, but IMHO there's just no justification for hunting big game with a weak cartridge. A humane kill is more important than saving a few bucks on ammo.

[remington600]

Correct me if Im wrong, but I think in Missouri its against the law to hunt deer with a rimfire. I am sure it would be the same in other states as well. A 25-20 is to small. BOTTOM LINE!. No matter the skill level. Like I said I would like to hear his wonderful reason why he uses a .22. Can you post his picture so we can see what an stupidity looks like?

[Rickster]

He is dirt poor living in Alaska. He shoots them behind the ear at close range. Probably not legal, even in Alaska. He is not concerned with the approval of others.

[John Gyde]

It's hardly vintage but I just picked up a M/7 in 7mm-08. I will put it on the bench on Wednesday to see how it does. I put a 3.5 X 10 Leupold on it. I wanted a short "Jeep gun". Now I have to get a Jeep... With the 18 1/2" barrel it's shorter than my Win M/92 saddle ring carbine.

[Wulfman]

While following this thread, I've been wondering what the definition of "vintage" is.

30, 40, 50 yrs.?


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