I'm bored so I figure I'll stir the pot a little. If you were to purchase an ideal rifle and scope combo for ONLY hunting our California deer what would it be. In order to make it fairly affordable lets limit the cost to $1000. List your reasons behind your choice.
Me first and I think I own it.
Weatherby Mark V lightweight synthetic with a Burris Fullfield II 3x9. Its light for mountain hunting and very accurate. The gun and scope together weigh a bit less than 7 1/2 lbs and 3/4" groups are easy with 117 gr Hornady ammo. It also shoots nice and flat for cross canyon shots. I think the 25-06 is just about perfect for deer our size. Not too much and not too little. I've only killed a Texas whitetail and a few small pigs with it but I like what I've seen so far.
Me first and I think I own it.
Weatherby Mark V lightweight synthetic with a Burris Fullfield II 3x9. Its light for mountain hunting and very accurate. The gun and scope together weigh a bit less than 7 1/2 lbs and 3/4" groups are easy with 117 gr Hornady ammo. It also shoots nice and flat for cross canyon shots. I think the 25-06 is just about perfect for deer our size. Not too much and not too little. I've only killed a Texas whitetail and a few small pigs with it but I like what I've seen so far.