help me find my first rifle

wronkatonk · 12-01-2006, 12:53 PM

hi everyone. this is my first time on this site as you can see by me "noob" title. i am 18 years old just got my gun license and from northern alberta, canada. i was wondering what would be the best gun, scope, brand, caliber, or even package to start off wiht?

i have looked at the remington model 700, tikka t3 lite stainless (which i love), and a savage 11. i have been advised to go with .308 for i will be hunting deer, coyotes, moose, elk. also i have no clue about scopes. i have heard the scopes on combo deals are not that great. should i go in another direction???

please help me make the best decision with my money so i can purchase something that will last and be really accurate.

thanks guys and girls

statjunk · 12-01-2006, 01:48 PM

You'll get a lot of opinions I'm sure. The .308 is a great cartride. My personal favorite. However, the distances that you will be shooting could justify something heftier or something lighter. Will you be blind hunting, stalk hunting etc... Do you like to shoot at the range? Ammo cost could be a factor you want to consider.

Combo deal generally come with crap glass but it should get the job done.

How much do you have to spend?

TT

wronkatonk · 12-01-2006, 03:56 PM

well about $700 for the gun. i do enjoy shooting at the range and will use it to practice my shot. i would probably be stalk and blind hunting. what have you heard about tikka's. and the other brand/models i mentioned?

pdp440 · 12-01-2006, 04:21 PM

308 is a great all around caliber i dont shoot one myself but two of my hunting buddys do and they love them to death have you checked out any rugers i have two and they have been good to me i haven't had any proublems with them

wronkatonk · 12-01-2006, 04:38 PM

i really want a stainless model for an average price. could you guide me to some?

diamondaranch · 12-01-2006, 04:51 PM

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ORIGINAL: wronkatonk

i really want a stainless model for an average price. could you guide me to some?

My personal choice is a remington...700 action....308 for an all-around rifle. I cannot "guide" you to the perfect stainless model. However...email this person and ask him about that .....

chris@longshotrifles.com

The advice will not cost you a thing and he will not steer you wrong. He can answer any/all questions you have.

best of luck

statjunk · 12-01-2006, 06:51 PM

If you like to shoot at the range and want practice time the .308 is probably about the best there is because the ammo is cheap in mil surp. I would take a look around and see if you can find a Winchester M70 out there. You should be able to duck way below that $700 and have the trigger smithed. I just had one done and that trigger is exceptional.

The ruger is a beautiful rifle in stainless and laminate but they run higher and you'll have to put a new trigger in it whick will cost you more. If you really want to spend some dough take a look at the Kimber Montana.

Tom

Crawfish7mm · 12-01-2006, 07:07 PM

I believe the .308 would be great for you. I would go with a Remington 700 or a Savage toped with a nice Nikon scope. I believe that would fit into your price range. The Savage would leave more money for your scope......May be a good idea.