Top deer hunting rifles for North Carolina

[reedworks]

Top deer hunting rifles for North Carolina's coastal plains? Seeking accurate, lightweight options under 7 lbs with good optics compatibility. What rifles perform best in this terrain, and any scope suggestions?

 

[URIT]

I'd opt for a mid-range price point - say around $600 for the rifle. I'd get it in 6.5 Creedmor - a very accurate round.

Here's an article you might find informative... https://www.themeateater.com/hunt/f...battle-savage-axis-2-vs-ruger-american-gen-ii

 

[I_am_Bulletproof]

For North Carolina coastal plains deer, you can pick a lightweight rifle under 7 lbs ...Tikka T3x or Browning X Bolt in .243, 6.5 Creedmoor, or short-action .308, also use 3–9× or 4–12× scopes.

 

[Hardshell]

I also prefer rifles under seven pounds like the Bergara B14, Tikka T3x, Ruger American