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Which 30-06 brand rifle for south LA hunting?
Posted on 8/31/15 at 2:40 pm
Posted on 8/31/15 at 2:40 pm
Need my first deer rifle. What is the main benefit of spending the extra money for a Browning over something like a Remington or Winchester? Any real benefit other than the name?
Which brand would you suggest for my first rifle?
Which brand would you suggest for my first rifle?
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Posted on 8/31/15 at 2:44 pm to StrawberriousJackson
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Any real benefit other than the name?
No.
quote:The one that shoulders best for you and gives you the highest level of confidence and owner satisfaction.
Which brand would you suggest for my first rifle?
This post was edited on 8/31/15 at 2:55 pm
Posted on 8/31/15 at 2:44 pm to StrawberriousJackson
No benifit. I've hunted with a remington model BDL 30-06 for 20 years. Will never buy another deer rifle.
Posted on 8/31/15 at 2:47 pm to StrawberriousJackson
They all go kaboom and will shoot well enough to kill deer at reasonable ranges. Get whichever one you like. You pretty much get what you pay for.
Posted on 8/31/15 at 2:48 pm to StrawberriousJackson
nb4Tikka
I prefer the A-Bolt.
I prefer the A-Bolt.
Posted on 8/31/15 at 2:51 pm to StrawberriousJackson
Ruger American.
Posted on 8/31/15 at 2:51 pm to StrawberriousJackson
spend $300 on a savage.. then spend the rest on a scope. Thank me later
Posted on 8/31/15 at 2:55 pm to StrawberriousJackson
I've had my Remington 700 for about 20 years. I still use it for every deer hunt. Great gun, few parts, will last forever if you care for it.
Posted on 8/31/15 at 3:07 pm to StrawberriousJackson
TC Venture
Posted on 8/31/15 at 3:20 pm to StrawberriousJackson
Made every hunt with my Remington 700 since 2003. Haven't had a single problem.
Where the hell do you hunt?
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Shots at deer farther than 100 yards are not common in Louisiana.
Where the hell do you hunt?
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 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 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 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 10:39 pm to StrawberriousJackson
Has anyone brought up 7mm08 yet?
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