Author Topic: Remington Model 700 VSF in .308 for deer hunting? (Read 1667 times)

Tron80 · « **on:** April 10, 2006, 10:38:24 AM »

I need some feedback on this. I am a LH shooter and am considering buying a Model 700 CDL in .270 or the Model 700 VSF in .308. Would anyone suggest buying the VSF for a deer rifle? Or, am I better off going with the CDL for a deer gun? These are the only 2 options Remington leaves me for a Left Handed gun.

jvs · « **Reply #1 on:** April 10, 2006, 10:46:09 PM »

Either one will do. I would pick the .308 because it's boring, dependable and I like short actions for deer. I prefer 30 caliber cartridges for deer but that doesn't mean a .270 won't work. Both calibers would be a good choice for deer, depending on how far you think most of your shots will be.

Don Fischer · « **Reply #2 on:** April 11, 2006, 05:47:40 AM »

There's a certain number of cartridges just like the 308. That is they work great, kill things dead and you don't have to listen to anyone tell you of all it's virtues.

Tron80 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 11, 2006, 09:09:14 AM »

I guess what I'm wondering is, is it O.K. to use a "Varmit" rifle for deer hunting? I know the VSF is probably a little bit heavier than what I need, and it comes with the Varmit stock, but I think that cosmetically, it's a better looking rifle than the CDL. Do any of you guys use a Varmit rifle for deer hunting?

Don Fischer · « **Reply #4 on:** April 11, 2006, 09:58:15 AM »

It probally doesn't handle as well and it is heavier. Your the one using it and carring it, If ya like it, there's nothing wrong with it. The cartridge has nothing to do with it here, it's the rifle. Personally I'd prefer a better handling and lighter rifle.

Tron80 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 11, 2006, 11:26:00 AM »

Thanks

savageT · « **Reply #6 on:** April 11, 2006, 11:41:03 AM »

Trone80,
I'm glad you disclosed that you were considering a "varmint" model. My thoughts are that you won't need or want the added weight of the heavy model for deer hunting, especially since you want one in a .308 caliber (really NOT a varmint caliber!) Most are around 9-10 lbs. where as the sporting model is closer to 7 1/2 lbs.
There's no loss in accuracy for hunting since you will be most likely shooting one shell at the game....maybe two at the most. So a heavy barrel and stock don't buy you a thing. I guess that's why the Winchester, Marlin and Savage lever carbines are so popular with deer hunters....short and light, fast handling in the woods.
Jim

257 roberts · « **Reply #7 on:** April 11, 2006, 05:06:10 PM »

I use a Rem.700VLS 308win sometimes(little heavy) it works

jvs · « **Reply #8 on:** April 11, 2006, 09:13:35 PM »

I know I wouldn't want to be carting a 9-11 pound rifle around all day, plus the added weight of a scope and other accessories. I had enough of shifting rifles from one shoulder to the other...especially on the way back out of the woods.

Sometimes there is no compromise between a light weight rifle and a pencil thin barrel, which I also don't care for. But adding a heavy duty barrel for out in the woods will tend to wear you out sooner and make sitting down in a Recliner at the end of the day a very pleasant experience.

Tron80 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 12, 2006, 03:44:26 AM »

Any of you guys own a CDL? I'm sure it's a decent gun, but I've never shot one before. My choices are so limited for left hand rifles. Do any of you guys have any recomendations for a good left handed deer rifle for around $1000? I know Kimber made the Model 84 and 8400 in left hand and then stopped. That would would have been ideal. CZ's model 3 also would have been a good choice, but again thet stopped making that model as well. Any suggestions?

hunt127588 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 12, 2006, 05:27:47 AM »

Short, light and heavy barrel equates to a Remington 700 LTR in .308. Check out:

http://www.remingtonle.com/rifles/700pltr.htm

I have one of these and love it.

Edited: Sorry, didn't notice that you were looking for left-handed only.

nomosendero · « **Reply #11 on:** April 13, 2006, 05:24:16 AM »

Tron80
I may have missed it, but do you hunt from a stand with a rest? If so, the
heavy barrel is a plus. If not, just see how the guns handle for you! For many people, if they hunt from a climbing/hang on stand or still hunt, you may want a lighter rifle. Determine how YOU will use the rifle, I use both types, depending on the conditions.

Your size and strength come into play here. What is light for some is heavy for others. I have to laugh when I read articles & the "experts" tell us what the proper weight of rifles are for "woods" hunting, etc. The reader may be a 5'7" & 140# pencil pusher or he may be a 6'5" & 275# Oil Field Rough Neck, but yea baby, this is what the rifle should weigh, yea right!!