Advice on 36A terrain and rifle.

[Matapuercos]

Hello,

 

I drew a tag for mule deer on 36A and I'm trying to decide which rifle to start with. I really want to get something with my 45-70 which I reload for, but I'm worried that the shots in that unit will be too far. Is this mostly the case for hunters in 36A? My other option is a 30-06 with a 3-9 scope. Thanks for your help.

[wish2hunt]

Your shots can range from under a 100 to 400 or more. It all depends on how much you want to work at it.

[Will K]

Take them both. Should be able to get it done with either rifle.

[PRDATR]

Take both and use the 45-70. How far do the feel comfortable shooting it? I have a WT tag in there but have never been there so I can't comment on the terrain but it is probably similar to 36B and I have been there.

I think Mulies are easier to get closer to. Plenty of successful archery hunters down there.

[Big or Bust]

Really tough rifle hunt if you are looking for anything decent....shots could be far.

[Matapuercos]

Any mulie with antlers within 150 yrds will be fair game for me. Even if it has crossed eyes and buck teeth. Well it will be a buck with teeth but you know what I mean.

[trphyhntr]

theres a lot of little muley bucks to be had down there. 2x2's

[Big or Bust]

If that's the case I'd try to glass the doe herds which are significantly easier to find. There will be little guys with them....

[border hunter]

You could hunt the flats with the 45-70.