jeremyd2012

what would be the best beginners deer gun?

Colorado Luckydog

I think the best beginner deer gun would be a 243 or a 25.06 or a 270 or maybe a 280, but you might like a 30.06 but maybe just a 30.30. No now thatI think about it you should get a 308! But you might want to grow with the gun so you should get a magnum, probably a 300 RUM?

Seriously, there are a lot of great choices out there, but we need more info to help you out. Just from what you asked, my answer would be a 270. Good Luck!

jeremyd2012

well im in mississippi and ive only been hunting once but i killed the deer for the first time hunting and even shooting a rifle besides a .22 but the .270 dropped the deer in its tracks i would like one but i didnt know if it would be a good beginner gun im 14 though ha ha but any help would be greatly appriceated if i spelled that right ha ha i dont care

kdvollmer

I agree with colorado above. There are lots of great cartridges for a beginner rifle. Personally, I am a fan of the .308. It is a very versitle round, thatgives you lots of options. But then so do many others. To be honest, I really don't think there is a truly RIGHT answer.

you mentioned the .270 and had good luck with that. If you liked that then buy one.

Good luck to you .

jeremyd2012

thanks kdvollmer

Beartooth375

If you are gonna get a magnum, might as well get a real magnum, like a .458 Lott.

OGW

My Wife is rifle hunting this year for the first time...here's the rifle Combo that she has:
Rossi S2022243RS

http://www.rossiusa.com/products/product-details.cfm?model=S2022243RS&category=MATCHEDS ET

IMHO...The .243 is more than enough gun for Whitetail but nothing larger.

jeremyd2012

that seems like a pretty small gun im a big 14 year old 6'0 tall 236 so i dont think i would want that but .243 is a good gun i think and beartooth isnt 458 lott used for african game?

jeremyd2012

i was lookin at those rossis and i saw the 270 in full size and its pretty cheap i might get that are those quality guns my question mark button aint working ha ha sorry


http://www.rossiusa.com/products/product-details.cfm?model=R270MB&category=RIFLE

whitetaildreamer

Not only has it to do with your size but it also has to do with your shooting experience. Just because you may be a big guy, you should consider your own experience with guns.(this you have not stated) I would hate to have you or anyonepurchase a gun with too much of a kick and develop a bad flinch. Whether it be a 22.250, 30-30, .243,.270, or a 300 mag, they all kill deer. Different models fit different people differently. This may seem like common sense but you would be surprised at how many choose a gun that isn't right for them. Also consider the type of terrain you will be hunting, that too should be a consideration when you are choosing the cal. you wish to hunt with. I feel as at home using my 30-30 in deep thick buch as I am using my 7mm mag looking down a long tree line.If you have the opportunity to try a few different cal. and models at a range that may give you some great feedback. Good luck with your purchase.