What makes it a better rifle?
03-13-2011, 11:43 PM
#21
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Noel, Missouri
Posts: 154
Ruger, Remington, Savage, etc. they will all get the job done, I think a lot of people worry too much about the rifle, and not enough about the optics that they will put on that rifle. Failed optics have probably ruined more hunts than failed rifles!
03-14-2011, 07:17 AM
#22
Fork Horn
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: central Wisconsin
Posts: 479
Look at the materials used (metal, plastic etc), the "finish" on the parts (smoothness, sharp edges, tooling marks) and the how the action feels when you function it. Things you can't tell are how accurate it will shoot.
03-14-2011, 07:25 AM
#23
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Texas and Arkansas
Posts: 1,496
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I think most rifles shoot better than the people that shoot them, so unless you are shooting long range, most rifles are accurate enough for regular hunting. Trigger pull, reliability, etc... are other factors that influence my decision. I haven't ever owned any bad rifles. Just my .02.
I think most rifles shoot better than the people that shoot them, so unless you are shooting long range, most rifles are accurate enough for regular hunting. Trigger pull, reliability, etc... are other factors that influence my decision. I haven't ever owned any bad rifles. Just my .02.
03-14-2011, 06:58 PM
#27
Spike
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 93
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I think most rifles shoot better than the people that shoot them, so unless you are shooting long range, most rifles are accurate enough for regular hunting. Trigger pull, reliability, etc... are other factors that influence my decision. I haven't ever owned any bad rifles. Just my .02.
I think most rifles shoot better than the people that shoot them, so unless you are shooting long range, most rifles are accurate enough for regular hunting. Trigger pull, reliability, etc... are other factors that influence my decision. I haven't ever owned any bad rifles. Just my .02.
03-14-2011, 07:12 PM
#28
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Dec 2007
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"I think most rifles shoot better than the people that shoot them, so unless you are shooting long range, most rifles are accurate enough for regular hunting. Trigger pull, reliability, etc... are other factors that influence my decision. I haven't ever owned any bad rifles. Just my .02."
Grizzlymam
It’s the Law of Diminishing Marginal Returns…………for me anyway !
"I think most rifles shoot better than the people that shoot them, so unless you are shooting long range, most rifles are accurate enough for regular hunting. Trigger pull, reliability, etc... are other factors that influence my decision. I haven't ever owned any bad rifles. Just my .02."
Grizzlymam
It’s the Law of Diminishing Marginal Returns…………for me anyway !
03-15-2011, 04:15 AM
#29
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: VA, USA
Posts: 3,116
03-16-2011, 06:44 AM
#30
Fork Horn
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Southeastern PA
Posts: 136
Other Considerations
Most of the previous posts are on point. However, there are other things to consider when selecting a rifle.
Most modern rifles are more than capable than the people who use them.
Before buying, handle the rifle. See how in fits in the amount of clothing you will be wearing while hunting. The consider the type of hunting. Is weight an issue? How far are you likely to shoot? Will you be out in the weather? How fussy are you about keeping the stock pristine?
As to scopes. Stay away from the "name brand" scopes that have a cheaper line which is made in China. You do not have to spend a fortune to get a reliable scope but, particularly on a larger center fire, if you want it to last buy the best quality you can afford.
Most modern rifles are more than capable than the people who use them.
Before buying, handle the rifle. See how in fits in the amount of clothing you will be wearing while hunting. The consider the type of hunting. Is weight an issue? How far are you likely to shoot? Will you be out in the weather? How fussy are you about keeping the stock pristine?
As to scopes. Stay away from the "name brand" scopes that have a cheaper line which is made in China. You do not have to spend a fortune to get a reliable scope but, particularly on a larger center fire, if you want it to last buy the best quality you can afford.
