First Deer Hunting Rifle
11-06-2014, 05:27 PM
#13
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Southeast Missouri
Posts: 2,178
I actually started out very Young shooting a 30-06 & a .308,as I got older and wanted something with less recoil I bought a Browning A-bolt Hunter in a .243 and later a Savage model 11/111 wood stock 7mm-08 Bolt-action both have light recoil and great accuracy.
I would like to get a 30-30 Lever Action Rifle in Winchester next to add to my Collection.I think a 30-06 or .308 would work fine using some Remington Managed Recoil shells in my opinion!
Price wise.....shop around and look at several makes and models of Rifles.The Savage Axis II is affordable and has the Accu-Trigger and scope package,the plain Black synthetic Stock Rifle is the cheapest and getting Camo and/or scope will add more to the price but still very affordable for someone just starting out!The Ruger American is another good choice with an adjustable trigger and Weaver scope mount on it already and the Brownings are really nice but more expensive plus adding the price of rings and a scope and sling will add up in cost but will last a Hunter a life time if they take good care of it!
I would like to get a 30-30 Lever Action Rifle in Winchester next to add to my Collection.I think a 30-06 or .308 would work fine using some Remington Managed Recoil shells in my opinion!
Price wise.....shop around and look at several makes and models of Rifles.The Savage Axis II is affordable and has the Accu-Trigger and scope package,the plain Black synthetic Stock Rifle is the cheapest and getting Camo and/or scope will add more to the price but still very affordable for someone just starting out!The Ruger American is another good choice with an adjustable trigger and Weaver scope mount on it already and the Brownings are really nice but more expensive plus adding the price of rings and a scope and sling will add up in cost but will last a Hunter a life time if they take good care of it!
Last edited by GTOHunter; 11-06-2014 at 05:34 PM.
11-06-2014, 05:55 PM
#14
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location:
Posts: 5,130
RR told me once that if you put the bullet where it is suppose to be, the deer won't know the difference between a .243 or a .30-06 (given the proper bullet construction).
...............and I believe he is right !!!
As a new shooter it helps to shoot a lot (they call it practice); start with a gun that you can/will shoot a lot.
...............and I believe he is right !!!
As a new shooter it helps to shoot a lot (they call it practice); start with a gun that you can/will shoot a lot.
Last edited by Sheridan; 11-06-2014 at 06:09 PM.
11-16-2014, 05:24 AM
#15
Spike
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Washington DC
Posts: 34
Winchester model 70, Winchester 94, Ruger model 77, Marlin 336, Browning BAR, Remington 740, Remington 700, Springfield M1903, Savage 110, Savage model 99.
Those are some of the best deer rifles ever made. I didn't post them in any specific order so this didn't turn into an argument. Keep these in mind and shop around until you find one that's been well cared for.
I would say that, by far, the most important factor in your choice should be whichever one feels best to you. Buy the one that you'll shoot often. The more you shoot it, the better you are with it. The better you are with it, the more you'll love it. The more you love it, the more you'll shoot it. The more you shoot it, the better you are with it. The better you are with it, the more you'll love it. The more you love it....
Those are some of the best deer rifles ever made. I didn't post them in any specific order so this didn't turn into an argument. Keep these in mind and shop around until you find one that's been well cared for.
I would say that, by far, the most important factor in your choice should be whichever one feels best to you. Buy the one that you'll shoot often. The more you shoot it, the better you are with it. The better you are with it, the more you'll love it. The more you love it, the more you'll shoot it. The more you shoot it, the better you are with it. The better you are with it, the more you'll love it. The more you love it....
11-16-2014, 08:57 AM
#16
Fork Horn
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Colorado
Posts: 108
I have a Savage Axis chambered in 30.06 that I really enjoy. I've used it to take elk and I shot my black bear with it this year. I'll keep that rifle forever and pass it down to my girls once they start hunting. I took my first big game animal with it. I also love my Tikka T3 Lite chambered in .270 win. I shot my bull elk this year with the .270 and dropped in at 75 yards. Both the Savage and Tikka are tack drivers. Both guns are super light weight and have very smooth actions. I never really have problems finding ammo for either one. Good luck with your up coming purchase!
11-16-2014, 10:20 AM
#18
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location:
Posts: 5,130
Jonathan,
I don't know if a air rifle is going to work for what the OP had in mind ??
Why post that here..............................you're developing a reputation ?!?!
I don't know if a air rifle is going to work for what the OP had in mind ??
Why post that here..............................you're developing a reputation ?!?!
Last edited by Sheridan; 11-16-2014 at 10:30 AM.
11-29-2014, 05:08 AM
#19
Fork Horn
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 193
Dollar for dollar, Savage makes the most accurate out of the box rifles out there. I would strongly consider them alond with the tried and true Remington 700 line and Brownings, depending on your budget. Personally, I'm looking at the new Thompson Center Bolt action Rifles. The company has a strong reputation for quality and they look to be a solid rifle..
For optics, go with the best thing you can afford, then get the next model up. Don't cheap out. Bushnell Elite, Burris, Leuopold (even though I've been hearing Leuopold isn't what it used to be) are some good budget optics.
Caliber debate will never be settled. many are out there that will do the job. I'm a .308 fan. It'll kill anything in North America and there's plenty of ammo availability in the stores, and if you step up to reloading, there's probably more info on loading the .308 than anything. Otherwise, 30-06, .300 Win Mag, 7MM, 6.5 Creedmore, .270, and a dozen others will fit the bill.
For optics, go with the best thing you can afford, then get the next model up. Don't cheap out. Bushnell Elite, Burris, Leuopold (even though I've been hearing Leuopold isn't what it used to be) are some good budget optics.
Caliber debate will never be settled. many are out there that will do the job. I'm a .308 fan. It'll kill anything in North America and there's plenty of ammo availability in the stores, and if you step up to reloading, there's probably more info on loading the .308 than anything. Otherwise, 30-06, .300 Win Mag, 7MM, 6.5 Creedmore, .270, and a dozen others will fit the bill.
Last edited by Hartski; 11-29-2014 at 07:42 AM.