--- title: Whitetail Tech Tip | Picking the Right Rifle description: Picking the right rifle for deer hunting can be intimidating. 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With all the different options out there, Brett goes over some things to consider when choosing what gun to get, specifically for hunting the rugged terrain that encompasses the northeast. 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