Originally Posted by
Bullcamp82834
Wish I had a dollar for every "ideal rifle" thread I've come across on various hunting forums.
I'd go out and buy the ideal rifle for myself, which happens to be a .......................
For me it was a .243, only centerfire I have owned since 1980...Works just fine for deer and black bears...
I figure if I ever go elk hunting, I can borrow or buy and elk rifle...In the mean time a .243 is also great for groundhogs, crows, wild dogs, wild hogs, coyotes, deer, etc...
The key to becoming an excellent shot is to shoot, plain and simple...The cost of 7mm-08 and .260 ammo is a bit high for the average person to shoot a lot...