243,308 or 44 mag for dogging

[mike t]

I have carried a 30-30 and 44 Mag in Model 94's, a 308 in Model 88 and a BLR a BLR 257 Roberts.
Last 2 years have been using a Ruger American Compact in 243.
Only deer I have shot while dogging was with the 257.
The 44 was the lightest and the 88 was the heavies, I do like to carry the Ruger.
I tried a shotgun once, A Winchester pump and that will never happen again.

David

How do you find the action on the American? Did you have to do anything to the action or was it fairly smooth out of the box?

 

[John Y Cannuck]

I'd use the easiest to carry of the bunch, and the one you are less worried about scratching.
I've carried all action types at one time or another, but my model 94 Win in 30-30 has been the charm, and has shot many deer while dogging. Light, fast, and sufficiently powerful.
I wouldn't hesitate to use a 44Mag either.