I am looking for a rifle for walking through fairly dense woods. I want it to be deer capable. I think all shots would be 150 yds or less.
Here is what I am looking for:
1. Lightweight, must be under 7 pounds.
2. Don't intend to put an optic on it, so must have iron sights.
3. Chambered in a rifle cartridge (not a pistol caliber carbine), something in power between 30-30 and 308.
4. Barrel under 20"
5. Repeater action, but don't care if its semi auto, bolt, or lever.
6. Not so fancy that I will mind if it gets a few dings going through the woods.
I am considering a Browning or Henry lever action in 30-30 or 243 Win. Also possibly a Ruger Mini 30 Ranch. What else should I consider that meet these criteria?
Here is what I am looking for:
1. Lightweight, must be under 7 pounds.
2. Don't intend to put an optic on it, so must have iron sights.
3. Chambered in a rifle cartridge (not a pistol caliber carbine), something in power between 30-30 and 308.
4. Barrel under 20"
5. Repeater action, but don't care if its semi auto, bolt, or lever.
6. Not so fancy that I will mind if it gets a few dings going through the woods.
I am considering a Browning or Henry lever action in 30-30 or 243 Win. Also possibly a Ruger Mini 30 Ranch. What else should I consider that meet these criteria?