Finding a quality semi for 300 or under could be a hunt in itself.Sounds like your stuck on a semi, why???Since your new to hunting and shooting in general,I' d suggest starting with a good bolt action and gain some experience in both hunting and shooting. NOTHING, I repeat, NOTHING can compensate for lack of knowledge and experience.It doesn' t matter how powerful or how fast the gun shoots, you must remember, it is simply a tool, totally dependent on the skill of the user!!!

As for good cal., 270 and 30.06 are far and away the most popular choices, you can' t go wrong with either.

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