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Looking at buying my first rifle.

I have already decided to go with a bolt action 30.06 as this will work for any deer and if one day i choose to start hunting moose will work fine for these as well.

Need to find a gun that is best bang for my buck and what brands i should really stay away from.

Thanks,
Jeff

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Stay away from the Remington Model 710, you should really look into the Savage package rifles.

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The responses you will get will come from everyones personal preferences. I am a Remington guy. So I am telling you Remington. Other than my personal preference I would also tell you to look at Brownings and Tikas. Go to a gunshop and see what you like.I can't think of one manufactur that i would not try.IfIcould only buyone rifleI would spend apretty pennyon it.

PS you have made a good choice in thecartridge to hunt a varity of game. Probably the most versital cartridge made.

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Ruger MK77 II.

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I'd also look at the savage american classic 14. Very nice and accurate gun for the money. The website states 540.00 but you can find cheaper at dicks or wal mart, gander mountain... Your not going to get the high gloss finish, but it's a good wood that's dark and looks pretty good. But shooting wise it's second to none. There are package deals for 479.00 with a simmons 3x9x40 scope< not the best scope> but it works just fine for what you want. Unless you plan on 2-3-4 hundred yard shots.. then it sucks. But if your looking for just 40 to 100 yards shots it's fine.
Just my 2 cents

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if you are not looking at buying a "package" gun that includes a scope look into the remington sps. it is a replacement for the remingtonm700 adl, and a fine replacement it is. i also like a savage, especially one with the accu-trigger. if you are looking for a good gun for the money in a "package" look for the mossberg 100atr package. it can be had for less than $300, including a scope.

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Well people keep tossing price out there, I was looking at spending about the $500 range, probably try to find something nice that's used for that price, and would perfer a synthetic stock and stainless barrel.

Location is up in canada so i don't have the option of buying from a Walmart, they just don't carry guns up here. I have been looking on the Labaron website, they seem to have the best prices that Ihave foundfor new http://www.lebaron.ca/pdf_access_pgr/index_eng.htm
and I will keep looking at the used shops in town and online at http://www.shooterschoice.com/used%20guns/used_guns.htm
if anyone feels like checking these sites out and sees a deal let me know.

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Mossberg 100 ATR, weatherby vanguard synthetic, reminginton SPS or the savage line. I do not own any of these guns but they seem to be in your price range and appear to satisfy your needs. I owna browning a-bolt SS with BOSSand love it but it may be out of your price range.

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The Encore with a 24 inch barrel makes a handy rifle. I just bought one with a left handed thumbhole stock, and I really like it. Also an Encore will shoot about any choice of ammo, and normally quite accurately. With the 24 inch barrel(2 inches longer than most), it is still 3 to 6 inches shorter than most bolt actions. Very handy. Tom.

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A couple I have seen for sale are the Parker Hale and the Cooey, does anyone know about these? They are posted used and in my price range.

Thanks

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STEVENS Under 300.00 ...

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You can't beat the Browning A-Bolt.Smooth auctionm, reliable and accurate all in one package.Top it off with a Leupold scope and you got a gun that will last for years.It

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I recommend the Remington 700 ADL since it's reliable and inexpensive, although some of the Savage guys also make a convincing argument. I haven't used a Savage before, but the price and the Accu-trigger seem pretty sweet, particularly for a firstbig game rifle.

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I dont know if you have pawn shops up in Canada (I am sure that you do) but I would check there, you should be able to get a good gun in stainless and synthetic for under $500 and still be able to put a descent scope on it. Otherwise for $500 Canadian you are going to probably have to settle for something synthetic and blued in Stevens, Mossberg or Remington package deals. None of them are bad guns, but the Remington 710 does have a bad rap on these forums. The Stevens probably is the better deal out of the 3 though.

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Which everone fits you best.Savage =great out of the box.Most everything good out of the box, great with a little tweaking.

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Savage or Stevens would be my first pick just due to the fact they are accurate right out of the box and are reasonably priced. They are workhorses. Remmy's are nice guns to but will be in the $700 range without scope.

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Did not even think about the pawn shops, not sure if they are allowed to purchase and sell used fire arms, there are a couple gun shops in town that sell used that I will have to visit.

What is the diff between the blued and stainless, I know the stainless will not rust easily, is the blued just a coated steel??

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My friend, you are shopping in the wrong place.

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Yep, got my 700 ADL for $449 plus shipping and transfer fees, which brought it up to about $500. Found one with a synthetic stock and iron sights on sale for $389, but I opted for the camo stock and drilled & tapped receiver.

Hm, there might be some confusion between US and Canadian dollars in this thread, so be aware that I'm talking US currency.

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The Weatherby Vanguard/Howa 1500 is a very good rifle and an excellent value.

Caldoc

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me personally i wouldnt buy anything other than a Remington or a browning but it would be up to you... im from canada too adn in le baron there is a lot of remington bolt action rifles nad some are more pricey but some are in your price range... but go with the remington or browning