best tree stand/brush rifle configuation?

[dpastordan]

I have yet to shoot any critter beyond one hundred yards.  My longest shot was about 80 yards with a .270.  My shortest was about 10 yards with a .30-30.  My second longest was about 70 - tied with the .243 and .30-30.  I shot one critter with a .30-06 at 30 yards.  Take your pick.   

[Spanky]

If I could have it my way, I'd get a 7-08 and have it reamed to 7mm Mauser AI. Load it with a big bullet to modern pressures and be covered all the way around.

Ron

What would the 7x57 AI do that the 7-08 won't?



Spanky

[PawPaw]

I have yet to shoot any critter beyond one hundred yards.  My longest shot was about 80 yards with a .270.  My shortest was about 10 yards with a .30-30.  My second longest was about 70 - tied with the .243 and .30-30.  I shot one critter with a .30-06 at 30 yards.  Take your pick.   

Shortest shot I ever missed was on a little doe at what I later paced off at 21 long steps.  I shot under her.

[gendoc]

my shortest.... 10-12ft straight down....45/70 !!! right between the shoulders
you know your do'n something right when a big buck walks under your feet eating grass !!!
it was'nt rut time yet either

[bikerbeans]

Range 0.0 yards.

Drop 10 to 12 feet.

Man that is one slow bullet, how much drop @ 100 Yards?

[gendoc]

first i grabbed for my gp-100, but i left it in the truck !!!!

[scootrd]

A light rifle , Perhaps a Mod seven,  or A Bolt , 20-22 inch barrel in 7mm-08 would be hard to beat for that application.
Low Recoil, and can easily make that 150-200 yd cross meadow shot.
JMHO

[zoner]

30-30 Handi w2 1/2-3x fixed scope with 4-5 inches eye relief

[mechanic]

my shortest.... 10-12ft straight down....45/70 !!! right between the shoulders
you know your do'n something right when a big buck walks under your feet eating grass !!!
it was'nt rut time yet either

Shot one in the head that way with a 44 mag once.....ugly

[Swampman]

.45-70 or .30-30 in a 22" barrel.  I'd avoid the rimless cartridges.