One of the criteria for this article was the rifle had to be no longer produced. The Winchester model 94 is still in production. It did not meet that criterion so it could not be included, just as the Winchester Model 70 bolt action which the author said would have led the selection if it were not still in production.
You’re probably right about the 94 being the most used deer hunting gun. . .
Thank you for explaining the criteria.
I missed that.