Need Good Deer Rifle

smoothsteve · 12-05-2003, 07:27 PM

I am getting into deer hunting, but i dont know what rifle to use. i will mostly hunt in PA and MO. I need a good gun, but not real expensive

James B · 12-05-2003, 08:08 PM

Take a look at the NEF rifles. Walmart sells them for about two hundred bucks. A 243 or 270 or 308 would serve you well
. I have several and they work well for me.

akbound · 12-05-2003, 08:39 PM

Hi smoothsteve,

James' recommendation to look at NEF's single shots is a good one. These guns offer a very good value for the money. If you decide that a single shot is not your cup of tea another very good value are the Savage Package deals on their bolt action rifles. They offer a fairly wide variety of calibers already packaged with a scope. If you shop the sales you can probably pick one up for less than $350. complete.

Good luck on your search!

James B · 12-05-2003, 10:28 PM

I love the little single shots. Must be that I have reaced my second childhood. Cabelas has been trying for two weeks to find me a synthetic 44 Mag. It should be a good little plinker with 44 special level loads and a good tree stand black bear gun with full power rifle 44 mag loads. Sort of a whimps 45-70

Vapodog · 12-05-2003, 10:36 PM

Don't be afraid to look at the used guns too.....I'm finding some very fine Remingtons and Winchesters being traded for the new fads out there.

akbound · 12-05-2003, 10:43 PM

Hi smoothsteve,

If you take Vapo's advice make sure you take a knowledgable friend....or only buy from a "reputable" dealer. There are indeed many good used rifles available, just be sure you are getting one in good condition for a fair price!

Steelshooter · 12-05-2003, 11:52 PM

Take a look at the Savage. Great gun for the money. I'd look at something in 308.

Mykey · 12-06-2003, 04:01 AM

Remington model 700 or Savage both are good ones.

Pro-Line · 12-06-2003, 08:15 AM

They're selling the Savages around here with a servicebale scope and sling for $348. They are carrying nearly every popular caliber from .243-300U-Mag.

That's a deal that's hard to beat. The scopes are Tasco's...but from what I've seen, they're really improving.

I'd opt for a .270...but that's just me. There's really no diff if you hit em where you're supposed to.

smoothsteve · 12-06-2003, 08:39 AM

Thank you all for your help..it will make my search more easy