I need some help. The gun itch is beginning to start again and I need help with what to buy. I know I want a rifle that fills a void in my collection. I typically hunt whitetail. I always keep a second gun for family to use when they come in during hunting season.

I was thinking about a 338, but cannot convince myself to pull the trigger. I have no real interest in bear hunting. I have elk and moose guns in the collection and the 338, as much as I would like one, does not seem to have any practicality.

I was thinking about an AR, Bushmaster, DPMS style rifle, but cannot decide that way either.

While a duplication of many rifles, I have also thought about a 30-06. I would probably get it in a CZ with the Mannlicher stock. I know Ruger also makes it with the Mannlicher and would look there too. I really like this style stock and the 30-06 just seems right.

I am wide open to suggestions. Please explain your rational for each recommendation.


This is my current rifle collection:






Ruger #1


223



Ruger Skeleton Stock


25.06



Ruger #1


270



Winchester Ult. Shadow


270 WSM



Tikka Whitetail Hunter


7Mag



Wheatherby Vanguard


300 WSM
























Ruger 77-22


22



Marlin 60A


22



Savage 93 17HMR


17 HMR