Hi Everyone!
I am looking for some advice on my next long gun for hunting whitetail here in Northern Indiana. I currently have a Remington 20 gauge with open iron sites. I wish to upgrade to something with more knockdown power and easily allow a scope attachment.
I typically hunt in a wooded area, so the average distance would be 10-150yrds. I don't need something that would travel large distances, as I doubt I'll ever get out West for Elk/Moose anytime soon.
I am usually stationary in a tree stand.
I am open to prices, always on a budget, but I consider this an investment.
I do not reload, so calibers that are easier to find are appreciated. On calibers/gauges, I am open to suggestion here as well. I figure at my closer range, it may not make that big of a difference.
I am open to shotgun vs. rifle. Just as long as I stay within the DNR regulations for the state. I always hunt on private land.
Some options that I have reviewed thus far:
-H&R 1871 Ultra Slug Hunter, in 12 gauge -- I have used this in the past and like it for what I need, but I can't find them anywhere now. (I know my timing is not the best with this ask)
-Mossberg Patriot Predator, possibly in .308, .270, or even 6.5mm Creed
-Browning AB3 Stalker, possibly in .308, .270, or even 6.5mm Creed
-Open to other suggestions
I am happy to take scope suggestions too! I've noted the Leupold VX-3i 3.5-10x40, but it might be overkill for what I need.
Thank you all for any help and suggestions! I am looking forward to this coming season with a better tool at my side.
I am looking for some advice on my next long gun for hunting whitetail here in Northern Indiana. I currently have a Remington 20 gauge with open iron sites. I wish to upgrade to something with more knockdown power and easily allow a scope attachment.
I typically hunt in a wooded area, so the average distance would be 10-150yrds. I don't need something that would travel large distances, as I doubt I'll ever get out West for Elk/Moose anytime soon.
I am usually stationary in a tree stand.
I am open to prices, always on a budget, but I consider this an investment.
I do not reload, so calibers that are easier to find are appreciated. On calibers/gauges, I am open to suggestion here as well. I figure at my closer range, it may not make that big of a difference.
I am open to shotgun vs. rifle. Just as long as I stay within the DNR regulations for the state. I always hunt on private land.
Some options that I have reviewed thus far:
-H&R 1871 Ultra Slug Hunter, in 12 gauge -- I have used this in the past and like it for what I need, but I can't find them anywhere now. (I know my timing is not the best with this ask)
-Mossberg Patriot Predator, possibly in .308, .270, or even 6.5mm Creed
-Browning AB3 Stalker, possibly in .308, .270, or even 6.5mm Creed
-Open to other suggestions
I am happy to take scope suggestions too! I've noted the Leupold VX-3i 3.5-10x40, but it might be overkill for what I need.
Thank you all for any help and suggestions! I am looking forward to this coming season with a better tool at my side.