We're still here! As always, I'drecommend heshoulder some different rifles, & pick the one that settles intoHIS shoulder like it was just another part of your body. While every mfgr. has a "turd" slip out of their plant every now & again, most main line rifle companies are satisfying enough of their customers enough of the time to remain in business. Stay away from Remmy 710's, & you'll do fine!


That hasn't been my experience. On my latest trip through a very well-stocked gun shop, the Savages & Remmys had far smoother actions than the Brownings, Howas, Rugers, and Vanguards, IN MY OPINION! Again, shoulder several rifles, work the actions, & buy the one that speaks to you.

... in Younggun's rifle. Each rifle is an individual, & you'll have to feed it whatever it happens to like. I've got a kid who'll eat pan seared duck breast with mushroom barley risotto. I have another who'll eat nothing but chicken nuggets. And they're both good kids. Many posters have rifles that like Barnes bullets, but mine doesn't care for them. And while Younggun308's rifle prefers the Federals over the SST's, my rifle will cloverleaf the SST's consistently. Neither one is better than the other - they're just individuals.

Cartridge selection is a hairsplitting game: there's so much overlap that the debates never end. Hey, that's why we have these forums! If you'll be topping out with deer, I'd stay below 7mm Mag. If you want togo for game ranging fromdeer to moose, I'd say stay above .270. And if you're really after moose/elk/bears on a yearly basis, you'd probably better go with .338 WM or higher. Whatever you choose, get out to the range often enough to be proficient with your rifle from all the standard shooting positions, and not just from the bench. You owe the game that much.

Don't forget to save at least $200 for the scope. OK, I'll let you go to $150 if you get a killer bargain.

Good Luck,

FC