How Big is a Deer Rifle?

The deer rifle dimensions vary because there are several firearms that can be used for the task. The following are specifications for short and medium range rifles.

Browning BAR Mark II Lightweight Stalker

The Browning BAR has a barrel 20 inches long. The rifle overall length is 41 inches. It weighs 7 lbs 2 ounces. The weapon was designed for use for hunting.

The alloy receiver is aluminum so the weight is kept down. There is also a steel bolt that has a rotating head. This is set on the barrel so the strength is fortified. Felt recoil is reduced because it runs on gas.

Kimber Model 84M Classic

The Kimber has a 22 inch barrel. It is built from steel and walnut with no synthetic components whatsoever. It is sold in short action calibers including .338 Federal, .308 Win. and .260 Rem.

The Model 84M weighs 5 lbs. It has a receiver mounted ejector and full length extractor. The deer rifle dimensions allow for other features like the Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad and 4 panel cut checkering.

Marlin Model 336C, 336SS, 308MX

This rifle has a 20 inch barrel. Overall the rifle is 38.5 inches long. It weighs 7 lbs. It has a full size magazine so you can target quickly without sacrificing swing. The top receiver is solid so the scope is easy to mount. There is a checkered, pistol grip stock and forged steel components. The grip is constructed from American black walnut.

Remington Model Seven CDL

The Model 7 is sold in standard 20 inch barrels. The action is akin to the Model 700. The rifle is best suited for wood and bushy terrain. The gun is 39.25 inches long overall. It weighs 6.5 lbs. The CDL is sold in different calibers including the .350 Rem. Mag and .17 Fireball.

Tips for Choosing a Rifle Scope

The ideal magnification is 3x to 9x. This scope allows for 9x magnification at the high range and 3x magnification at low range. Look for scopes that use knobs for magnification. These are easy to work with.

A note about the lens: the bigger the lens in mm, the more light gets in. This generates higher resolution and clearer images. The most widely used is 40 mm. Bigger ones are available.

The deer rifle dimensions are important, but accuracy and power are more significant. A large rifle looks impressive, but it can be difficult to carry.