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re: Best Rifle for first timer
Posted on 12/11/13 at 1:39 pm to sportsaddit68
Posted on 12/11/13 at 1:39 pm to sportsaddit68
Do you think deer hunting is something that you will be into for a while? I wasn't much of a hunter growing up and was really introduced to it through my in-laws the same as you. when I got my first rifle I went on the cheaper end because I didn't want to spend that much, now I wish I had gotten something nicer the first go around rather than wishing I could upgrade to a nicer gun. I can't quite justify a new rifle purchase now, but it will come eventually.
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Posted on 12/11/13 at 1:45 pm to Chad504boy
I am amazed at all of the relatively heavy caliber recommendations. I strongly advise the OP to buy a lighter caliber rifle and become proficient with it before movingon to heavier stuff. I go to civilian shooting ranges periodically and the vast majority of the shooters there have one thing in common...they can't shoot worth a chit. Follow the advise I provided in my earlier post and you will be golden.
Posted on 12/11/13 at 1:45 pm to sportsaddit68
I would recommend a Tikka T3. They are pretty easy on the wallet but nice enough that you won't feel you need to upgrade down the road.
Posted on 12/11/13 at 1:48 pm to DanTiger
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I am amazed at all of the relatively heavy caliber recommendations.
Well, I wouldn't recommend to anyone that they use a .223.
Posted on 12/11/13 at 1:48 pm to bbvdd
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Are you sure you know what a .308 is?
I ask this in all seriousness since you recommended a .30-06
Yea Teddy. A .308 Winchester round is just a shortened 30-06 to have a shorter action on bolt rifles.
30-06 = 7.62x63mm
.308 = 7.62x51mm
This post was edited on 12/11/13 at 1:49 pm
Posted on 12/11/13 at 1:49 pm to sportsaddit68
Can't beat a good ole Marlin 30-30
Posted on 12/11/13 at 1:50 pm to bbvdd
Look on the the shelf to see what caliber rounds are the most prevelant. Get something in kne of those calibers. I just bought my son a Savage Axis with an entry level Bushnell Scope walk out the door for $356. Very nice rifle. Only problem is finding .243 ammo. I had to order it online.
Posted on 12/11/13 at 1:50 pm to LloydChristmas
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Marlin 30-30
Many a first deer have been taken with this rifle, mine included
Posted on 12/11/13 at 1:52 pm to sportsaddit68
I would also suggest a rifle with a muzzle brake. Makes it much easier on the shoulder which lends itself to more accurate shooting.
Posted on 12/11/13 at 2:16 pm to sportsaddit68
really depends on how much you want to spend...
$300-400 = Remington 700 adl or Ruger American
$400-600 = Tikka T3 or Weatherby Vanguard
Light Loads = .260 or 7mm-08
Heavier Loads = .270 or 30-06
Choose any combo stated above and enjoy!
$300-400 = Remington 700 adl or Ruger American
$400-600 = Tikka T3 or Weatherby Vanguard
Light Loads = .260 or 7mm-08
Heavier Loads = .270 or 30-06
Choose any combo stated above and enjoy!
Posted on 12/11/13 at 2:32 pm to bayoudude
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I would also suggest a rifle with a muzzle brake. Makes it much easier on the shoulder which lends itself to more accurate shooting.
It also speeds up the exploding of your ear drums.
Posted on 12/11/13 at 2:36 pm to Hammertime
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Either a Tikka T3 .30-06(>150yds) or a Marlin 336 30-30(<150yds)
Posted on 12/11/13 at 3:22 pm to bbvdd
quote:Ah, I was thinking 338. Been working physics problems all day and my brain is fried.
Are you sure you know what a .308 is?
Carry on.
Posted on 12/11/13 at 3:27 pm to Hammertime
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Marlin 336 30-30(<150yds)
Make sure it's a youth. the adult one still kicks like a mule
Posted on 12/11/13 at 3:29 pm to Hammertime
The first couple times I practice shooting was with a 30-06. It's the gun my father in law had. Very nice gun. I know it is a shotgun, but I liked the 20 gauge I shot at the hunter safety course. Not a lot of kick and eardrums was still intact with my earplugs in. Is their something along the line of a rifle that is about the same?
Also, a lot of my in laws said Ruger American Rifle as well, and I see several on here too.
Also, a lot of my in laws said Ruger American Rifle as well, and I see several on here too.
This post was edited on 12/11/13 at 3:32 pm
Posted on 12/11/13 at 3:40 pm to sportsaddit68
You can shoot a 12ga slug out to about 50yds reliably. Buckshot maybe 30yds I guess. My quietest and softest kicking long gun is a 50cal muzzleloader to be honest. 30-30 comes next, followed by 270 and then 30-06.
To me, a 30-06 is more of a wham, while a 270 is more of a crack. Don't know if they are all like that, but from the 10 or so of each, that is my way of explaining it.
IIRC, Clames says you can kill a deer at 600yds with a 30-30
To me, a 30-06 is more of a wham, while a 270 is more of a crack. Don't know if they are all like that, but from the 10 or so of each, that is my way of explaining it.
IIRC, Clames says you can kill a deer at 600yds with a 30-30
Posted on 12/11/13 at 3:41 pm to sportsaddit68
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Ruger American Rifle
Be a fine rifle and you can spend more on a good scope. 30-06 is probably the most versatile round for just about anything you'll hunt which makes investing in a good scope all the more important.
Posted on 12/11/13 at 3:44 pm to Hammertime
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IIRC, Clames says you can kill a deer at 600yds with a 30-30
Wrong. I said I could do that. Rest of you peons better let the deer get within 50yds and use something chambered in a belted magnum
Posted on 12/11/13 at 4:02 pm to Clames
I'm gonna chase one down with a framing hammer next time just to spite you
I suggested the Tikka because IIRC, the trigger is adjustable. That will be my next long gun.
I suggested the Tikka because IIRC, the trigger is adjustable. That will be my next long gun.
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