#Hunters’ Choice: Bolt-Action Rifle Pack

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[foulserpent]

i think the issue with the 10000 rats problem is it doesnt define the circumstances very well. like can the animals strategize beyond their normal capabilities? or will the just attack/defend you to an unnatural degree but in the ways theyre naturally capable of?

the 10000 rats are a given, but i think like depending on the scenario the only answers are the 50 eagles or 9 bulls

50 eagles works IF theyre capable of strategy, which would mean they could focus entirely on blinding opponents and prioritizing the most dangerous (especially the human gunman) first. even if not, 50 eagles is still a lot and would be effective at wearing down your enemies, but im pretty sure anything besides the rats could maim them in one good hit. theyre still viable, but i think its risky to have no allies that can absorb a major blow.

9 bulls is really good. i dont think people understand how tough cattle are. like they assume that because we eat them they must be easy pickings but like. predators tend to go for the weakest (young) or sickest members of the herd BECAUSE they dont stand as good of a chance against a healthy adult, especially not as aggressive as a bull. ONE bull is usually enough to protect a small herd. and again, cattle are fucking tough. they will just walk around on grievous injuries as if it were nothing. they will be in the field with their guts hanging out still grazing. if the scenario DOESNT involve the animals being unusually intelligent, the bulls are the best choice

10 crocodiles have limited efficiency on land, and in water would likely be only able to take out one enemy at a time, since much of the way they kill is done by drowning. even if theyre capable of strategizing and their goal is just to maim, its not much, and again it really depends on where this takes place.

15 wolves are nothing. a pack of 15 wolves in nature will try to take out 1 deer and fail half of the time. theyre most efficient as pack hunters, so even if they were capable of strategization it would be more or less the same, though they could devote themselves to taking out the human first

the human is not effective as an ally. one bolt action rifle cant do shit against the masses of animals. as an enemy, theyre pretty dangerous because they can land a hit on you from a distance. the eagles are definitely the best counter against them, but ONLY if the eagles can strategize and target the human first. if youre in a situation where you can hide, the human is a nonissue.

4 lions are pretty negligible. lions usually hunt in larger groups than that and theyd be pretty overwhelmed. 

5 gorillas are also pretty negligible. theyre big and tough but unlike most things on this list, they arent really built to either take out large animals or defend against groups of predators. theres just not enough of them

3 bears are good but they really arent the answer, like as individuals theyre all around best but theres only three of them. theyd absolutely be taken out. one bear in real life generally would not try to take out ONE bull on its own. out of the predators, they would definitely be hardest to kill, but theres just not enough of them.

[qm-vox]

Hunter: the Vigil - Left-Beef Deliveries

There is a Domino's Pizza in Lenawee County, Michigan, that is open for 24 hours. They don’t get a lot of business after 1 AM or so, though of course you’ve got the stoners and the late-shifters, the early-shifters up before they have to be or the drunks up past when they oughta be the fuck down, but what this joint does get is a lot of calls just like this one:

“I need a none pizza with left beef at Needle Lane Farms.” The voice - a young man’s - is shaking, cut up with ragged breathing and forced into the kind of low, insistent volume one does not associate with shitposting in real life. “M-mind the dogs. They’re loose. Please, we need it right away!”

Our Heroine here at the Domino’s is a thirty-four-year-old lass by the name of Cheryl. Her voice isn’t right for this sorta call either; when she answers it’s in a calm, steady tone, full of compassion and surety: “You kids need to stop with these prank calls. Someone’s gonna do something about it.”

Then Cheryl hangs up the store phone, having put in no order (and how could she, with no payment information) and does two things at the same time: hit a contact on her cell, and call up the address information for Needle Lane Farms in the company’s system. Did you know that a pizza place can often find addresses that 911 dispatch centers can’t? Cheryl certainly does. It’s why she works the graveyard shift.

The person on the other end of the cell call picks up on the second ring. “Deliveries,” they answer, their voice clipped and sure.

“Needle Lane Farms,” Cheryl replies immediately. “Load for wolves and wounded. Standby for directions.”

At a country house far from town (as the natives think of it) and also right next to it (as the map thinks of it), four other people haul themselves out of bed while the woman on the phone with Cheryl writes down a set of directions. They grab shotguns and pistols, ammunition for both, flares, first-aid kits, airhorns, and flashbangs of the kind civilians are not supposed to have, pile into a dented van, and go tearing off into the night. There’s a little Domino’s logo parked on top of the van, a sign to the ticket-hungry cops prowling the dead shifts that if they want to keep their discounts friendly, they need to keep their mitts off the people inside.

*    *    *    *

Needle Lane Farms is a fairly successful, family-owned farm in Lenawee County. They’re big supporters of local farmer’s markets, and their owners and employees can often be found as guest speakers in various high schools around the county, talking about ethically-sourced food and the complex moral choices involved in one’s choice to be vegan, vegetarian, or not. None of that is relevant to the events that follow except insofar as no one involved quite did anything to deserve this. Needle Lane rather unfortunately entered the sight of a group of eco-fascists from Canada that migrated across the lakes to stake a new claim after being...

...Evicted, let’s say...

From their previous arrangements. When they made their displeasure known in the form of slaughtered livestock and destroyed tools, fences, and vehicles, and the cops rather suspiciously turned up nothing, Needle Lane turned to the Lower Michigan Paranormal Investigation Society, three young men and one young woman with a camera who See The Unseen(tm).

One of those young men is currently dead, or at least he’d better be. His head is in the fork of a tree branch, a good thirteen feet from his body, which has deep claw wounds ripping it up just in case decapitation stopped killing humans in the last forty-five seconds.

Our eco-fascists, currently exhibiting the latest fall fashion line from Things That Should Not Be by being eight-and-a-half-foot wolf-men with, say, man-shredding and head-throwing claws, are quite enjoying their introduction to the LMPIS, which is going swimmingly for them. The young woman (Alicia) is proving somewhat troublesome; she’s in the loft of a barn with a seemingly unlimited supply of pepper spray. One of the young men (James) is in the house, on the phone, but the police won’t come here, not after the problems the owners started with the department last year. The last young man (Brad), a fifth-year senior who’s starting to think he should have been studying instead of looking into whatever ended up with him being stalked by god damn werewolves, is fleeing down the driveway towards the main road, shrieking in terror. One of the pack bounds after him, savoring the fear of his prey.

It is this werewolf who first greets Left-Beef Deliveries by getting hit by their van at sixty miles an hour. Bones and the front hood of the van crunch and crumple, and the werewolf goes flying under the old beater’s wheels to the tune of further breaks from being run over. The van skids to a halt, and the moment it’s slow enough the side doors open up and the four people kicked out of their bed by Cheryl’s call and their leader’s insistence go spilling out. Two run down the crushed werewolf as he tries to get up; one, a mousy young man whose ‘just pulled out of a locker’ vibe is being seriously impacted by the double-barrel in his hands, unloads into the werewolf’s center of mass.

Did you know that silver shot melts in sufficiently modern firearms, due to how hot the powder burns and how fast the rounds move? Our young man, Nathaniel Briggs, certainly does, which is why the antique piece of shit he’s using blows an absolute fucking crater in the werewolf instead of punching a neat hole like a better gun might. His battle-buddy next to him, Greta Miller, sweeps the road with a pistol and flashlight while Nathan double-taps the mass of fur and muscle he’s already killed.

In the barn, the sound of gunshots distracts the two werewolves who are trying to figure out how best to menace Alicia. This informs them of two valuable pieces of information. The first is that there are new enemies on the field, who are armed. The second is that Alicia seems to be wholly immune to the aura of maddening terror they usually use against humans; the moment their heads move aside, she pops out of hiding and nails both with a long stream of pepper spray from the canister she’s holding. They flee from the barn, howling in pain and terror, directly into the raised shotgun & pistol of Left Beef’s other sleep-deprived van members: Tess & Sally, the former a brick shithouse of a woman who catches the falling body of her prey in one hand without dropping her shotgun, the latter more resembling what happens when you try to make a Keebler elf edgy.

Two members of the pack remain standing, and when they see the fifth of Left-Beef’s crew - the older woman who took Cheryl’s call, and who is now lifting a bolt-action rifle to her shoulder - they flee into the night, howling in outrage.

After a moment, the van’s driver lowers her rifle and calls for a sweep-and-clear. She slings her weapon across her back, unholsters a pistol from her belt, and starts rounding up LMPIS’s survivors. Both of the young men are wounded, but will live; Alicia is unharmed, and vibrates with a barely-restrained and eminently inadvisable rage.

“W-we owe you one,” James stammers, as his rescuer examines the long, shallow claw marks down his back. “None of the owners even woke up...”

The older woman makes a noncomittal sound. “They do that. And wolves aren’t the only ones that do. I’m Elena, and we’ll all be talking after sunrise.”

Alicia perks her head up. “About?”

“The much more than ‘one’ you idiots owe me.”

[fisherandhunterblog]

The Best Way to Prepare for Deer Hunting Season

Summer is fast approaching, and now is a great time to gear up for deer hunting season in the coming months.The best way to prepare for deer hunting is to strike when the bucks are in rutting mode. It’s also the time when deer tend to let their guard down while seeking to mate.  Adequate preparation involves a few simple steps to ensure your reap a big harvest. We will help you review your game plan, get your gear in order, and snag that buck you always wanted. Sharpen your tools Hitting your target is a priority during the trip. Clean and fine-tuning your bows, arrows, and rifles. Check your bows and strings, and repair or replace any broken parts. Also, clean your rifle and tighten any loose rings and mounts.  Next, ensure the scope on your firearm is working correctly to help maximize visibility in the field. Scope out the area Before setting out, it’s a good idea to get a feel of the deer traffic in your target area. Talk to people living and working nearby, who may help guide you to the best spots.

Brush up on hunting laws

Reviewing your local hunting rules can also help avoid any delays when you set out. Make sure your license is up-to-date and inquire about any changes to existing regulations. Set up your tracking devices Zooming in on deer activity is critical to ensuring you get a good idea of their actions and habits. Choose areas with mature trees and unobstructed views of the pathways. If you track deer with trail cameras, set them up at least 15 feet of the deer trail.  It will help you determine the type of deer in the area as you review your shots. Further, you can consider placing your camera near to feeding stations, and other areas deer are likely to visit.

Mark out your tree stand

Position your tree stand as early as possible to ensure you get the best spot. Setting up tree stands early also assists in helping nearby deer to get comfortable with the setup. After a while, they will view the stand's scent and noise as part of their natural environment. Hang your tree stand at the highest point and out of the path of the wind to help minimize scent. Check your stand for any loose straps, shaky bolts, and squeaky noises. Tweak each area to ensure you have a sturdy setup. Trim away any twigs, or overhanging leaves close to the tree stand. Remove any items in the direct path of the position to help avoid scaring the deer off the track. Some studies also suggest clearing more than one trail when trimming twigs and branches. Pack your kit Getting a head start on your hunting supplies is an excellent strategy to adopt. Assemble your gear and make any necessary repairs. Make a checklist for cleaning, repairing, and replacing faulty equipment. Your kit should include:

Safety supplies

Stock up on the following items: torchlights matches lighters batteries maps first-aid essentials a reliable cell phone and charging port Other essential gear includes: Hunting Knife A sharp hunting knife will help prepare the meat for storage and transport. Clean and sharpen your blades for maximum efficiency. Bows, arrows, and firearms Make sure your bows are in good shape, and your firearms are zeroed in and ready to aim. Clean the scope lens and check to see it is zooming in to at least within 100 yards of your target. 

Footwear

Tramping through thick brush, rocks, and swampy ground requires sturdy footwear. Make sure your boots blend in with the rest of your hunting clothing. Choose boots that are light enough to keep you moving freely, and can hold up for long periods. Clothing Camouflage clothing is an ideal choice when preparing for deer hunting season. The gear also helps you blend in with the surroundings and provide cover to reduce alerting deer to your presence. Rangefinder If you hunt with a rangefinder, it’s useful to check its accuracy beforehand to ensure it’s recording the correct distance. Practice using it in your garden or backyard to help detect any issues before hunting season starts.

Have a Plan “B”

Things can and will go wrong, even with the best preparations. While you still have time, work out a backup plan for a few scenarios that may occur while hunting. Think about your safety if you plan to hunt alone.  Additionally, look at the area and try to gauge any possible changes that may reduce your chances of success. Food and Water Depending on how long you plan to hunt, pack enough food and clean water for the trip. Foods can include fruits, snacks, and other easy-to-prepare items.

Maximize on mating habits

Although you are chasing bucks, try observing the areas where does roam during mating season to help locate their trail. Spend time outdoors tracking and trailing deer sightings. Please make a list of their feeding habits and times they frequent the area. These will help you have a well-informed hunting experience.  Keep fit Maintaining fitness levels will help you stay alert and in shape during the deer hunting season. Running, swimming, walking, and riding are some excellent ways to help build stamina for the tasks ahead. Set up your food plots Cultivating tree food plots also helps ensure you fatten the dear up before the hunt begins. Plots containing beans, oats, corn, apples, acorns, tulip bulbs, and turnips are good options.  Start planting early to help attract deer to the areas during waking hours. Other regions of food plotting include soil prepping, spraying, fertilizing, mowing, and plowing.

Conclusion

Deer hunting season is the highlight of the year for many enthusiasts and professional hunters. Success depends on significant preparation and a solid game plan. Sharpen your tools, pack your kit, and check that your permits are valid for the upcoming season.  Also, adequate practice sessions will help build your confidence and ensure your bows, rifles, and other tools are working correctly. Checking your gear, tweaking any issues, and observing deer activity will come together to help ensure a rewarding season. Read the full article

[the-twisted-empire]

A little Info on Greg Dunkan

For those that saw i have a new OC

But on that post i didnt really know include alot of info on the guy....i should fix that

Under a cut due to the nsfw/graphic nature of the character

Full name : Greg, James, Dunkan

Age : 36

Height : 5 foot 1

Weapons of choice : A wood bodied bolt action Remington 700 , Skinning/Hunting knife, A Winchester 1300 hunting shotgun

Other bits of info

he is an avid hunter to the point he lives out in the very woods he hunts in far from people (only comes out for supplies and if dragged out)

Has somewhat militaristic training from his aggressive patriotic father who wanted a strong child that could make him proud by fighting for his country

An only child

has always been physically rather weak and was tormented for it by his peers

Attempted to join the military but was turned away due to failing the mental tests needed

Through events out of his control believes only the strongest people survive and that the weak need to be weeded out and he will be the one to do it

hates being called weak or being denied due to being weak, sets him into a rage no matter how joking or minor

his forest is filled to the brim with traps such as bear traps and pitfalls

there is a lake and a popular foot path just on the outskirts of his forest which is where he takes people, though has also been known to take people using deadly traps

Speaks in a soft southern accent and is mostly calm and sweet in voice outside of his fits of rage

when the victim is helpless it makes him feel powerful and like he is actually strong

uses traps and his hunting ability to hide his general weakness

tortures people to see how ‘strong’ they are

If they beg to be let go he will do so....but only to play them at a game of hunter VS hunted with them playing the role as an unknowing hunted

Is missing a finger on his left hand

Ambidextrous

Has a pack of 4 stray dogs he has tamed and taken in, he calls them Butch, Mug,  Masher and Buttons, all male’s

He has trained them to help him in hunts as well as tormenting and disposing of victims as well as other things if they are not strong enough to survive

Carves a tally into the wooden stock of his hunting rifle for all the people he has killed with his gun during the hunt

has many trophies and trinkets from his hunts and ‘hunts’

Has other hobbies outside of hunting

[nerdywolffox]

The reliable hunting knives.

Quality hunting knives serve many purposes. Several high-end models produced by well-known brands include several blades offering many cuts, all serving different purposes. The quality of a knife specifically designed for hunting and the activities that normally occur during the hunt depend on the efficiency or ease of use of these objects when using the knife. The costs for a quality knife vary considerably, with a greater margin of difference for those who offer multiple functions; the size of a knife can also play a huge role in the cost. Generally, the bigger the knife, the higher the cost.

The blade usually rests within a holster or holster when not in use and the base or handle of the knife can easily be grasped with this method. Several hunters wear their hunting knives on their belt buckles in a crate during their hunting expeditions. Quality knives can be used to dress large animals such as deer or to skin smaller animals. Gut hook knives allow hunters to pierce the animal's stomach and cling to the inside, allowing for a simple push and pull technique that eliminates all entrails. Other flat blades are used to cut materials such as wood or rope, but can also be used to penetrate the flesh of animals. Some knives can be used as defense weapons in case of animal attack. Depending on the size of the blade, the knife can offer protection against large animals.

If you are a hunting lover

If you are a great hunting lover, it is important to make sure you have the right outdoor hunting equipment for an excellent outdoor hunting experience. In addition to ammunition, rifles, rifles, shooting accessories and archery hunting equipment, you also need tactical knives, optics, flashlights, calls, decoys , scents, a good pair of sunglasses, electronics and reloading supplies when you're out.

When it comes to hunting weapons  

When it comes to hunting weapons, most people have a common question: what type and which caliber will be the best. The answer to this question is simple. You must be comfortable and familiar with your chosen firearm. Like most other outdoor hunting equipment, many options are available in weapons designed for hunting. There are pump actions, semi-automatic, lever actions, bolt actions, etc. Each of these comes in a wide range of templates. You can choose a weapon depending on the location of your hunt, whether it is thick wood with reduced visibility or open fields.

Bow hunter  

If you are more bow hunter, choose your bow hunting equipment with great caution. He must have the proper weight. It is advisable to look for the different types of arc available on the market. After all, you would never want a bow and arrow with which you will have trouble shooting. For beginners, long arches and bending arches are ideal choices. If you plan to use a compound bow, an elliptical or hub system would be an excellent choice because it would reduce the force required to hold the cable. Crossbows are well known for their power and long range. In addition, there is no great need for strength. Outdoor hunting equipment that has been designed for accuracy and distance and to ensure clean destruction must be chosen

Knives are an important outdoor hunting equipment

Knives are an important outdoor hunting equipment, although they can not be used directly for hunting. They can be used to cut branches, cut ropes, trim brush, capture food and protect them. Although there are several types of hunting knives available on the market, you can choose one that allows for better grip and also come with a lanyard hole for easy attachment.

In terms of optics, most hunters still prefer to wear a pair of binoculars with them. Outdoor enthusiasts can choose one that offers an extra-long viewing range and aspherical lenses for clear, distortion-free vision. If you hunt in the dark, night vision binoculars are essential. You can find a large selection of lightweight binoculars from top brands.

Important outdoor hunting equipment  

Entices are important outdoor hunting equipment because they help you to attract the animal into your trap. It is advisable to choose realistic, durable and easy to pack lures. Many companies offer patented turkey lures at very competitive prices.

Reloading supplies is a must if you go out for hunting often. For best results, choose protective cases designed for precise tolerances so you can enjoy smooth power and positive room.

Choosing the right hunting knife  

Choosing the right hunting knife is always subjective. Each hunter has different needs and it is important to choose the hunting knife that best suits your needs. Hopefully the information given in this article will help facilitate your decision making process.

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The Best Rifle for Farm and Ranch

Picking the best rifle for farm and ranch duty has an awful lot to do with personal preference and your unique situation. Sometimes the best rifle is merely the one closest at hand, but if you’re in the market for a new rifle for predator control, there are a few things to consider.

Alternatives

Rifles are useful tools, but you need to be there to use them. If you’re away from the farm a lot, consider livestock guardian dogs, better fences, and other deterrents to keep predators away. It may not be the end-all solution, but it’s worth considering, and it may save you from wondering what killed my chicken?

Firearm Safety

No amount of YouTube will replace formal safety training, such as a hunter safety course or a National Rifle Association firearms safety class. Please attend one of these, even if your local law doesn’t require it.

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Safe Storage

It’s unwise to store firearms in a loaded condition, and in many states, it’s illegal to do so. It’s also illegal in many jurisdictions to leave guns in anything other than a locking container. Be safe, legal, and be responsible; buy a safe, even if it’s just a cheap one.

Action

In the world of firearm terminology, the “action” of a rifle is the mechanism that loads and ejects the ammunition cartridge from the firing chamber. There are several standard action types you should consider.

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Bolt Action

Bolt action rifles are common in the hunting world, and readily available. Bolt actions are simple to operate, simple to clean, and highly reliable. The downside to the bolt action is the time it takes to chamber another cartridge.

Reload time is exasperated by the fact that most people will lose their target while working the action, making quick follow-up shots harder. The best rifle to learn on is a bolt action, however, so new shooters should seriously consider one.

Lever Action

Lever action rifles are icons of the wild west, and can easily be the best rifle for you. Operation of a lever action is simple, and you can easily chamber a cartridge without losing your sight picture.

Lever actions are a more complicated action than a bolt. Unlike a bolt action, a lever action rifle will require more effort to clean since you’ll likely need to disassemble it with tools. The complicated nature of the lever action also leaves it more prone to malfunctions versus a bolt action.

Semi-Auto

A semi-auto rifle will fire one cartridge per trigger pull, eject the spent shell casing and chamber a fresh cartridge. Because of this, you don’t need to manipulate the rifle to load a new round, nor do you lose your sight picture in the process, which all means your follow-up shots are much quicker than bolt or lever action guns.

Just like lever actions, semi-auto rifles tend to be more complicated to disassemble and clean. The added complexity of the semi-automatic action also introduces more potential for reliability issues. 

There are some amazingly reliable semi-auto rifles available on the market today. If you think the best rifle for you would be a semi-automatic, I won’t try to dissuade you, just be sure to do your homework.

Cartridge Feeding

The way in which the cartridge feeds into the action of your rifle is an important thing to consider. Manufacturers have come up with all sorts of feeding methods over the years. However, the most common ways in the market today are tube feed, fixed magazine, and removable magazine methods.

This Yugoslavian SKS is an example of a fixed magazine semi-auto. Like many vintage military rifles, the action features a notch to accommodate “speed” or “stripper” clips for faster loading of the magazine.

Tube Feed

Tube fed rifles are common in the firearms market and are typically associated with small caliber semi-auto rifles, lever action rifles, and shotguns. Tube fed rifles offer a simple and effective way to feed cartridges to an action and have the benefit of not having any protrusions, such as a detachable magazine sitting immediately below the action.

The downfall of the tube fed system is the time it takes to load it and the limitation of compatible ammunition types. Tube fed rifles need to use a flat nosed or specialty cartridge such as LEVERevolution® by Hornady to avoid accidental primer activation.

Fixed Magazine

Fixed magazines are standard fare in bolt action hunting rifles and some old military semi-autos. In a fixed magazine rifle, you need to load cartridges through the open action and push them into the magazine. Some vintage military rifles added a “stripper clip” system to speed this operation up since this is a time-consuming process.

In a hunting rifle, a blind magazine works perfectly well. In a last-moment attempt to eliminate the fox that just stole its fifth chicken from your flock; not so much.

Detachable Magazine

A detachable magazine is the fastest and best rifle feeding method available in today’s firearm market. It’s undoubtedly the quickest way to load an unloaded rifle if you’ve preloaded your magazine.

Caliber

There are so many calibers and variations of today’s modern cartridges that it would take an entire book to cover them all. There are heated debates across the internet concerning different rounds and their best use, but I’m not about to enter into that area.

Just know that there is a multitude of available chamberings available to you, everything from the tried-and-true to the experimental and from the newest, latest and greatest, to the most esoteric history can conjure. The good news is; many of them will do the job, but here are a few favorite predator cartridges widely available on the market.

The .17HMR is a relatively new cartridge to the general market, but it’s building a reputation as an effective varmint round.

.17HMR

The .17HMR is a wicked little round. This round is the smallest commercially available caliber I know of, and I know people who hunt successfully with this cartridge. The .17 is a low recoil round that is super fast and good at felling everything from rats to foxes. The .17HMR tends to be more expensive than others of similar size, but it’s one of the best rifles for common pest and predator control.

.22

The .22 or “twenty-two,” is a tried and true caliber. It’s an incredibly cost-effective cartridge and perfect for training. I wouldn’t use a .22 for anything more substantial than an average-sized fox for fear of wounding without putting down the animal. If your primary troublemaker is a raccoon or weasel, however, the .22 is an excellent choice.

.223

The .223 caliber is best known for its use in the AR15, M16, and M4 rifle platform. The .223 is effective against pests and predators. You can find rifles chambered in .223 with a bolt action, semi-auto, and even a pump action, so you’re not restricted to a military rifle. In a semi-auto rifle, the .223 is a very light recoiling cartridge yet it’s highly effective on pests up to and including large coyote.

.30-30

The classic .30-30 Winchester is a very popular short range deer cartridge available in a lever action rifle. While imminently manageable, the recoil of this round is a notable step up from the .223 which may be a consideration for recoil sensitive shooters. The .30-30 cartridge is effective on targets up to the size of your average deer, as well as hog and other game. The .30-30 may be your best rifle chambering if you want to be able to hunt with your gun as well, so consider that added flexibility.

The .308 packs a punch, but if you can handle it, the cartridge will be a versatile workhorse on the farm.

.308

The .308 is an excellent all-around cartridge. While a bit overpowered for raccoons and other small animals, it will do the job. The deficit will be the felt recoil, which may be significant to sensitive or inexperienced shooters alike. The .308 is available in semi-auto, bolt, and even lever actions. If you want a utility cartridge that can stop something as big as a bear, then take a hard look at this highly popular round.

The Best Rifle for Beginners

For the beginner shooter, your best rifle will likely be a bolt action or semi-auto .22 with a detachable magazine. Being the quintessential trainer rifle, the .22 should serve you well in that regard, as well as when you’re faced with a small predator problem.

What rifle do you keep on the farm for predator control? What was your thought process behind it? Let us know in the comments below and join the conversation!

The Best Rifle for Farm and Ranch was originally posted by All About Chickens