re: Deer hunting rifle for a beginner *Update-page 4*

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Ended up getting the Winchester. I liked the Ruger but I wanted a 308. The XPR felt fairly comfortable and the trigger felt smooth. Don’t know much about the XPR and don’t know if it is a good rifle. I haven’t had an opportunity to shoot it yet.

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The only knock on the XPR is that trigger, with some of them coming off the line heavy or with inconsistent pulls. They also had a recall on them a few years back, so it would be worth checking if your gun was old stock and included in those years. If you like the trigger and it feels smooth to you, then you got one of the best options in that price range.