re: Novice Hunter - 1st Rifle Purchace

308 is pretty versatile as far as weights and availability but 270 is great too. If ur planning on bigger than deer game a 7 rem mag is a good choice. 7-08 30-06 are also solid and easy to find. Good starter rifle is ruger American unless ur budget is higher than 400. If that's the case weatherby vanguards s2, tikka t3 lite, tc venture etc r all great options. A tikka in 308 would be my choice. With a vortex viper 3-10x50mm.