Just bought my first rifle

dodger02 · 03-04-2003, 02:01 PM

Well, I just bought my first deer rifle.

After a few months of deliberation, I decided on a Browning A-Bolt Synthetic Stalker in .270 Win. I was torn over a .270 or .308. I figured that for my type of hunting and experience, a .270 was the right choice for me. I mounted a Leupold VX-2 on top.

I plan on breaking it in over spring break next week.

Thanks for everyone' s input. I really appreciate it.

Gig ' Em

Solitary Man · 03-04-2003, 03:12 PM

Congratulations, I hope it brings you many, many hours of enjoyment.

Quilly · 03-04-2003, 03:47 PM

congrats!!!

fine gun and caliber. what grain size you using ? let us know how she shoots.

woodseye · 03-04-2003, 03:54 PM

Congrats! Sounds like you made a good choice and the rifle,scope,and caliber should work out quite well for you.How do you like the Leupold VX ll scope?I hear they are nice and bright.

woods

JagMagMan · 03-04-2003, 04:03 PM

Congrats!
You could not go wrong on either caliber!
It' s good to see you' re starting out with good glass on top too! Good luck!

popeye · 03-05-2003, 07:52 AM

Great combo of rifle, caliber and scope. It doesn' t get much better than that.

seattlesetters · 03-05-2003, 09:29 AM

Perfect first rig. Excellent choice of rifle and scope!

mauser06 · 03-05-2003, 02:15 PM

good choice on gun and scope!! hope it works for you

James B · 03-05-2003, 02:15 PM

Good choice! I just bought a new 280 rifle. I just went with the 280 because I already have all the reloading stuff for it. I Bought a Leupold scope as well. I decided to give them one last try. I have had three Leupold scopes and only one was any good. However everyone speaks well of them so Here to trying one last time. I have been disapointed with Leupold because when you pay three times as much for a scope you should expect a better product that those you can buy for 60.00. So far that has not been my expierence. I hope hunting with your new rifle brings you the joy that years of hunting have provided me.

Ruger-Redhawk · 03-05-2003, 03:48 PM

Congrats on your new rifle, You picked a great combination in the rifle and the scope.I hope you have allot of luck with it. Now start thinking about your next gun purchase. It becomes very addicting LOL.
Ruger Redhawk