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re: Getting into deer hunting, need a new rifle. Sell me on your favorite
Posted on 12/5/22 at 2:18 pm to chew4219
Posted on 12/5/22 at 2:18 pm to chew4219
If you’re budget isn’t really a budget and you want a phenomenal rifle then get a Springfield Armory Waypoint in .308. It’s an absolute steal even at its price point.
It’s an incredible rifle.
It’s an incredible rifle.
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Posted on 12/5/22 at 2:19 pm to RoyalAir
.270 has never done me wrong in Louisiana
Posted on 12/5/22 at 2:46 pm to RoyalAir
Buy a 308. It’s been the only ammo readily available during shortages.
That and 350 legend or whatever the guck that is
That and 350 legend or whatever the guck that is
Posted on 12/5/22 at 2:54 pm to RoyalAir
Pow Pow 7mm-08, 7mag .308, 30-06, 30-30, 270, 280
Posted on 12/5/22 at 2:54 pm to tilco
For someone just looking to get into it just get a savage axis or 110 in 308. Recoil isn't bad, gun is more accurate then you will be and you will always find ammo.
After you have done it for a while you can start looking to step up.
After you have done it for a while you can start looking to step up.
Posted on 12/5/22 at 2:58 pm to RoyalAir
Only action 7.63x39.
You have the ammo and the round is plenty enough.
Posted on 12/5/22 at 3:57 pm to oleyeller
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And i would get 308, 270, 30-06 or even 243 for kid depending on age. 308 is probably best just because of ease to find ammo.
This is all spot on. I would add a 6.5 CM although some people love to hate it.
7MM-08 is great but I'd stay away from it. Ammo is too hard to find and more expensive than any of the above.
Posted on 12/5/22 at 4:08 pm to RoyalAir
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Sell me on your favorite
Winchester model 70 extreme weather in whatever caliber you like most.
It comes with a very good fiberglass stock, where most other stainless/synthetic rifles come with Tupperware. Great controlled round feed action, with the best safety ergonomics and functionality made. Decent trigger. Reasonably priced for what you get. Lightweight. The stock alone would be a $300 upgrade on other plastic stocked rifles.
I personally like the classic mauser style action with a hinged floorplate. The model 70 supergrade would be my choice if shopping a wood/blued rifle.
Posted on 12/5/22 at 4:16 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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Winchester Model 70 bolt guns are very nice as well.
What I shoot. Smooth action, great fit. Only complaint is it’s a bit on the heavy side. Starting to look at the T3’s or X-Bolts for this reason.
Posted on 12/5/22 at 4:20 pm to RoyalAir
Savage Axis in 308. My kids are killing plenty with theirs. I bought them a few years ago. Plenty accurate to 300+ yards. Zero complaints. You can buy two for the price of what some of these other guys are suggesting for one rifle.
Down the road if you want, upgrade the scope and trigger.
Down the road if you want, upgrade the scope and trigger.
Posted on 12/5/22 at 4:20 pm to GAFF
Xbolt would be a lateral move at best IMO. For my tastes, horrible downgrade.
Light, accurate, affordable = tikka and IMO nothing else really comes close.
Light, accurate, affordable = tikka and IMO nothing else really comes close.
Posted on 12/5/22 at 4:26 pm to RoyalAir
quote:6.5 Grendel AR platform?
Looking at 223 and 30-06 bolt actions, but not married to anything.
Posted on 12/5/22 at 4:48 pm to RoyalAir
.308
Posted on 12/5/22 at 7:09 pm to RoyalAir
I have a .300 win mag. The ammunition is very easy find considering. You go with any odd ball rounds that might be better for whitetail but impossible to find.
Posted on 12/5/22 at 8:49 pm to plazadweller
For the money Tikka T3 30-06. Got at Buds for 550. Put a Vortex scope 300 bucks. It's lite easy to handle. I've got a Ruger M77 as well as Remington 770. Both are good for Hunting in the south where 200 yards is a long shot. As guys says earlier any name brand gun with good glass will work. Plus you can always upgrade later. You can usually always get your money out of selling and upgrading. Good to hear you got the fever.
Posted on 12/5/22 at 9:00 pm to RoyalAir
.25-06
Posted on 12/5/22 at 9:22 pm to Sparty3131
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.308, .270, 30-06, 30-30, 7mm-08, 25-06
great group, to narrow a little more
Long action: 30-06, .270
Short action: .308, 7mm-08
Posted on 12/5/22 at 10:32 pm to RoyalAir
I know you mentioned a rifle, but I’d suggest at least also getting a bow. I find it to be a much more enjoyable hunting experience. There’s nothing wrong with rifle hunting, and I do it as well, but it’s hard to beat the up close and personal experience of bow hunting.
Posted on 12/6/22 at 6:32 am to RoyalAir
I like 30-30 if you are not planning on 250 yard shots. I just bought another one just 2 weeks ago.
Posted on 12/6/22 at 7:15 am to Animal
I have a Remington 700 in 30-06. I've killed deer out to 318 yards and the gun is capable of more than that, I'm just not .
It's all the rifle you will ever need for just about any North American big game animal. Hard to beat it. Just get quality optics.
. It's all the rifle you will ever need for just about any North American big game animal. Hard to beat it. Just get quality optics.
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