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Decent Rifle for Deer and Hogs?
Posted on 10/23/14 at 11:30 am
Posted on 10/23/14 at 11:30 am
A friend in the San Fran area of Cali is looking for a decent rifle for deer and hogs, can I get some opinions?
First rifle and trying to be cost conscious so try not to break the bank.
I told him to spend more on optics than the rifle.
First rifle and trying to be cost conscious so try not to break the bank.
I told him to spend more on optics than the rifle.
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Posted on 10/23/14 at 11:31 am to eng08
. 243
Posted on 10/23/14 at 11:32 am to eng08
.243
7mm-08
.270
30-06
any of those
7mm-08
.270
30-06
any of those
Posted on 10/23/14 at 11:33 am to mylsuhat
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243, 7mm-08, 270, 30-06, 308
in a savage axis or upgrade to trophy hunter. get the combo and upgrade the optics later.
Posted on 10/23/14 at 11:34 am to eng08
quote:
I told him to spend more on optics than the rifle
I agree with this, although I know some on here do not.
Posted on 10/23/14 at 11:40 am to MillerMan
After I said that I asked how far are you shooting and got a "i dunno, I plan to go hunt on a military base wma area."
Anyway, I'm looking online and a tikka t3 hunter combo is like 649 and the savage is 549.
Anyway, I'm looking online and a tikka t3 hunter combo is like 649 and the savage is 549.
Posted on 10/23/14 at 11:46 am to eng08
Tikka T3
Savage Axis
Ruger American
All decent budget end rifles.
Avoid the Remington 770. It is garbage.
Savage Axis
Ruger American
All decent budget end rifles.
Avoid the Remington 770. It is garbage.
Posted on 10/23/14 at 12:00 pm to Shexter
quote:
Tikka T3
Savage Axis
Ruger American
All decent budget end rifles.
Avoid the Remington 770. It is garbage.
I agree. I'd also add Howa to his short list to consider.
I thought the Tikka combo would cost more than the price quoted. Although the opitcs on a combo aren't usually great, they're good enough to get started. Sounds like the friend is a newbie. If he continues to hunt he can always upgrade later. In the meantime he'll have optics that are good enough to use for a number of years.
As far as calibers, I'd suggest "the usual suspects": 25-06, *260 Rem, *6.5X55, 270 Win, *7-08, *280 Remington, *7X57, 308 Win and 30-06. The * indicates guns that are good hunting calibers, but may pose a problem finding ammo.
This post was edited on 10/23/14 at 12:04 pm
Posted on 10/23/14 at 12:07 pm to eng08
What kind of scopes are on the combos you quoted, as for guns I am very partial to the tikka, but know that they give you rings with the gun, but they are crap so if u buy the combo change out the rings
As for caliber I like 270 and 30/06
As for caliber I like 270 and 30/06
Posted on 10/23/14 at 12:10 pm to mylsuhat
quote:
.243 7mm-08 .270 30-06 any of those
Add 25-06 to that list and you have got yourself a winner
Posted on 10/23/14 at 1:42 pm to eng08
I got myself a Rem 700 in .30-'06 last year...was at Cabela's, came with a 3-9x40 scope. $440. (Tax free weekend FTMFW)
Scope was perfectly fine for 100 yds, got a new scope as a gift before I ever tried shooting longer distance than that
Scope was perfectly fine for 100 yds, got a new scope as a gift before I ever tried shooting longer distance than that
Posted on 10/23/14 at 2:53 pm to Bleeding purple
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n a savage axis or upgrade to trophy hunter. get the combo and upgrade the optics later.
All you need. I bought an Axis for my son and it shoots great. When he gets older ill buy him a nicer scope for it.
Posted on 10/23/14 at 3:03 pm to TigerOnThe Hill
quote:
As far as calibers, I'd suggest "the usual suspects": 25-06,
Posted on 10/23/14 at 3:32 pm to eng08
30-30
Posted on 10/23/14 at 3:43 pm to eng08
quote:
told him to spend more on optics than the rifle
LOL - Savage (accu trigger model) or HOWA .308. Vortex optics kind of negate the quote above - crossfire II in what ever magnification he would like. If he goes this route he will spend more on the gun and won't regret the vortex...
Posted on 10/23/14 at 3:47 pm to eng08
A 300 blackout. Best short range gun. Poor hogs and deer don't stand a chance. I have a nikon on mine.
Posted on 10/23/14 at 3:51 pm to A_bear
Ammo is hard to find and that's not too economical.
Best all around will be easiest to find.
Best all around will be easiest to find.
Posted on 10/23/14 at 3:53 pm to A_bear
I have a 6.8spc for up close, like it better than my 300BO
Posted on 10/23/14 at 3:53 pm to eng08
30-06 gets my vote.
Posted on 10/23/14 at 4:00 pm to eng08
Well I only use mine for deer and hogs so I maybe shoot 10 times a year between sighting in and hunting. I never really looked into a 6.8. I like the 6.5 grendel but ammo is insanely hard to find. Weatherby makes a 6.5 creedmore that I wouldn't mind owning but again, there's no ammo.
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