Hiking Rifle

Jestersage said:
Would the .22 WMR Henry mare's leg suffice then?
Though come think of it, he can get any short barrel semi auto in that case...
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IMOP .22wmr is super light for a hunting rifle..... More a small game caliber..... Can it work?, yes, under as most of CGN says "if you wait for a perfect shot and do your part".....

Also, mares legs are not designed as hunting rifles.... More an easy way to have a rifle with you if you need one.... Again IMOP.....

In OP case, he would be much better to have a compact rifle in a bolt action at or under .270...... In a true hunting designed caliber....
 
The howa 1500 alpine mountain in 6.5 this rig is really nice. I think prophet river is dealing them.
 
Superbrad said:
Ontario hunting regulation..... Have to keep it under .275 for coyote
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Ax.338 said:
This only applies to certain parts of Ontario.
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Truth.

"A person hunting small game may not carry or use a
rifle of greater calibre than a .275-calibre rifle, except a
muzzle-loading gun, in the geographic areas of of Brant,
Chatham-Kent, Durham, Elgin, Essex, Haldimand, Halton,
Hamilton, Huron, Lambton, Middlesex, Niagara, Norfolk,
Northumberland, Oxford, Peel, Perth, Toronto, Waterloo,
Wellington or York."
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I actually found that in an old CGN thread using my google-fu so it might not be 100% accurate as the thread was about 4 years ago. It's listed in the hunting regs though for those who are curious.
 
Bareass said:
hey all
i'm looking at buying a compact, lightweight rifle to be able to take on some hiking/camping trips. Something i can strap to my backpack, that won't add too much weight. I often will backpack out to a campsite for several hours in the winter, so weight and size is a pretty big concern. Also has to have enough firepower for a coyote and preferably a deer. Caliber must be 270 and under.

thanks guys and gals!
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I'm confused...

If you're hiking/camping, why would you need to shoot a deer? A mangy bush dog, sure, but is this a deer defense thread? You do know that, even if you WERE hunting, there's no rifle season in southern Ontario?

When I go hiking/camping in southern Ontario, I'll often just bring along my 10/22. Super light, fun for plinking, relatively quiet, and more than enough firepower if I run into an aggressive bush dog (although that has literally never happened). Much more likely to stumble across an aggressive territorial saber toothed grey squirrel.
 
redruns said:
Browning BLR in .243
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Especially if you can get it in the take down version.

.243Win seems like a good choice for the two applications. Handi-Rifle's are out of production but if you can find one second hand I would be surprised if you didn't appreciate the light weight and compact size for extended hiking. I have a Superlight in .223Remington that I like very much.
 
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kodiakjack said:
I'm confused...

If you're hiking/camping, why would you need to shoot a deer? A mangy bush dog, sure, but is this a deer defense thread? You do know that, even if you WERE hunting, there's no rifle season in southern Ontario?

When I go hiking/camping in southern Ontario, I'll often just bring along my 10/22. Super light, fun for plinking, relatively quiet, and more than enough firepower if I run into an aggressive bush dog (although that has literally never happened). Much more likely to stumble across an aggressive territorial saber toothed grey squirrel.
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Perhaps he means to have it mainly for coyote's where he may be hiking but would also like it to be suitable for deer hunting where and when there is a deer hunting season.
 
I have a Ruger compact in 308 as previously noted they are available in smaller calibres 16 1/2" barrel around 6lb.s , I sold my Mares leg to buy it. I do like the reliability of a bolt.
 
Agreed. Lighter than most .22s and accurate. Great fit and finish on these Savages. It's the best kept secret in lightweight trail guns. These and the Ruger Compacts are both great choices.
 
Ruger M77 MKII Compact in 7mm-08;

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thanks for all the input guys! its great seeing all of your opinions.
i really like the Kimber Adirondack, back have been informed it is being discontinued... so i guess i'll see whats kimber has to offer next while i put aside some monies!
as stated, there is a caliber restriction for shooting game in my area. also the MNR officers have the ability to decide if you are going to shoot something in the future. That puts a sub2000 or any PCC out of the question. and i figured if i'm going to spend the money on a lightweight hunting rifle, i might as well use it to hunt too.
 
Light weight 5-1/2 lbs, stainless/synthetic & fun to shoot & get most jobs done small game to deer sized within range of course, but in the 35 calibre pistol round,....357 mag. It works good for me, I carry it mostly in winter!

I like it with a magazine each with .38 spl & .357 mag ammo....
Consider it!
 
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