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Posted on 8/31/15 at 5:01 pm to Shexter
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id the Remmington 770 combo from Academy
+1 on this. That's really the only rifle that would be a bad purchase.
Posted on 8/31/15 at 5:23 pm to StrawberriousJackson
Winchester or Ruger American.
Posted on 8/31/15 at 6:04 pm to StrawberriousJackson
Remington 700
Posted on 8/31/15 at 6:10 pm to StrawberriousJackson
Go get you a Remington 783 this weekend from Cabelas for $250. Can't beat that
Posted on 8/31/15 at 6:11 pm to StrawberriousJackson
Savage, Tikka, or CZ are all priced fairly reasonably and perform very well.
Posted on 8/31/15 at 6:27 pm to 007mag
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TC Venture
I'm 9 for 9 with my TC, over the last 3 years.
Posted on 8/31/15 at 7:15 pm to StrawberriousJackson
All the things I've heard about the Ruger American are that it is a reliable and affordable rifle. If that's your criteria it will suit you just fine.
I personally hate the hollow sounding and plastic feel of the stock, but it doesn't hinder performance.
Best advice I can give is don't cheap out on a scope or its mounts. That's not to say you need to drop $2500 on a Swarovski but I'd avoid a Tasco or Simmons
I personally hate the hollow sounding and plastic feel of the stock, but it doesn't hinder performance.
Best advice I can give is don't cheap out on a scope or its mounts. That's not to say you need to drop $2500 on a Swarovski but I'd avoid a Tasco or Simmons
Posted on 8/31/15 at 7:47 pm to StrawberriousJackson
What is your budget? Where will you hunt? Thick woods, marsh, or bean fields/pipelines? A good starting point is to decide on the action type and caliber. Are you a rightie or a leftie? Many great options out there from $350 on up. Modern rifles are good values now.
Posted on 8/31/15 at 7:52 pm to dwr353
Sorry, missed your 30.06 choice. A great versatile round with probably the most loadings available.
Posted on 8/31/15 at 8:07 pm to StrawberriousJackson
ruger american would be fine for $350 range. I like those and savages. put a decent scope on it, and you will be set.
Posted on 8/31/15 at 9:31 pm to StrawberriousJackson
I'd spend more on the optics than the rifle.
Posted on 8/31/15 at 9:34 pm to StrawberriousJackson
Good breakdown from Citica8. To the lower priced tier I'd add Marlin Model 7, Mossberg and Savage Axis. I'd stay away from the Remington Model 770.
Today's deer hunters have more good, yet inexpensive, guns to choose from than any other time. It's hard to go wrong a Remington Model 700, Savage Models 10/12/16, Ruger Model 77, Howa, Weatherby, Browning, etc. The main benefit will be in the specific characteristics of each gun. E.g., I don't like the feel of the Axis or Ruger American as both are to skinny for me in the rear handgrip area. Handle different models and see which ones fit you best. Decide whether you want a higed floor plate, box magazine or blind magazine; what kind of safety do you like....tang safety or wing safety? I think you get the idea.
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Any real benefit other than the name?
Today's deer hunters have more good, yet inexpensive, guns to choose from than any other time. It's hard to go wrong a Remington Model 700, Savage Models 10/12/16, Ruger Model 77, Howa, Weatherby, Browning, etc. The main benefit will be in the specific characteristics of each gun. E.g., I don't like the feel of the Axis or Ruger American as both are to skinny for me in the rear handgrip area. Handle different models and see which ones fit you best. Decide whether you want a higed floor plate, box magazine or blind magazine; what kind of safety do you like....tang safety or wing safety? I think you get the idea.
quote:Depending on how much I want to spend, I'd feel comfortable deer hunting w/ any of the aforementioned guns.
Which brand would you suggest for my first rifle?
Posted on 8/31/15 at 9:50 pm to StrawberriousJackson
I've got a Marlin xl7 in 30-06. Very solid for the price. My only complaint is the lack of a removable magazine or plate gets annoying if you need to unload frequently.
Posted on 8/31/15 at 10:13 pm to ccard257
Carry your arse to a pawn shop
(To the op)
(To the op)
Posted on 9/1/15 at 7:17 am to hardhead
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Carry your arse to a pawn shop
Perfect place to buy a rifle that's been dropped out of a deer stand.
Posted on 9/1/15 at 7:21 am to Citica8
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I personally hate the hollowed sounding and plastic feel of the stock, but it doesn't hinder performance.
Didn't like that on mine either so I poured a pound of shore 10 silicone into the stock. Boyd laminate stocks are also a option for $120.
Posted on 9/1/15 at 7:56 am to Citica8
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Best advice I can give is don't cheap out on a scope or its mounts.
The old rule of thumb was that you took your total budget and spent 1/3 on the rifle and 2/3 on the scope/rings/mount.
Times have changed and even Leupold has reasonable offerings at the lower end - but I still say you're making a mistake putting a $250 scope on an $800 rifle - general rule of thumb, currently, should be spend as much on the rings and scope combined, maybe even up to 10 or 15% more, as you do on the rifle.
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Posted on 9/1/15 at 9:11 am to StrawberriousJackson
As others have said, shoulder different makes and models.
See what fits good and what's comfortable.
Can you reach the safety easily while the rifle is shouldered?
Work the bolt with the rifle against your shoulder.
Also remember during hunting season you may have on heavy clothing on.
My 700 CDL fit good in the store, but I have somewhat short arms, and come December when I put on that big jacket, it didn't fit so well anymore.
You're probably spot on with caliber choice BTW.
See what fits good and what's comfortable.
Can you reach the safety easily while the rifle is shouldered?
Work the bolt with the rifle against your shoulder.
Also remember during hunting season you may have on heavy clothing on.
My 700 CDL fit good in the store, but I have somewhat short arms, and come December when I put on that big jacket, it didn't fit so well anymore.
You're probably spot on with caliber choice BTW.
Posted on 9/1/15 at 11:48 am to SportTiger1
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id the Remmington 770 combo from Academy +1 on this. That's really the only rifle that would be a bad purchase.
Which Remington sucks worse, 710 or 770?
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