New to hunting
 

Hi all i just moved to NC. Was gonna try hunting out. My new house had a .22 rifle in it. i messed around and fired it some. kinda makes me want to hunt. I come to you all for a rilfe. What to look for? what brand? I want someting semi auto (i think thats the term) and with more kick then the pop gun .22. dont have to be great somthign cheap will do. TY for your time

RE: New to hunting
 

What do you plan on hunting? Deer, small game, woodchuck...

Is it legal to hunt with semi-auto??

RE: New to hunting
 

NC, I would suppose looking for a rifle, and that you already have a .22 :D, something for deer, maybe some hogs? For an auto, it is hard to beat the Browning BAR. Not alot of people like the Remington autos it seems. Don' t overlook a good bolt action though. The best caliber for NC game will rage on for days here, so listen to everyone, go shoot some guns, see what you like. It seems that the most popular brands on here are Remington, Browning, Savage, Winchester, Marlin (for levers), some weatherbys, I am sure I missed some. But, you picked the right place to gain knowledge, lots of good guys here. Welcome to the greatest sport ever, don' t be a stranger!

RE: New to hunting
 

At the very biggest deer. But something small enough for fun I really want a semi auto. Im not to worried about laws being im on about 60 acres of land that I own. I can do as I please hehehehe hey bigbore what do u recommend I was just gonna go to wal mart and pick something up. I don' t wanna spend over 300 or so. still any recommendations?

RE: New to hunting
 

Hey lost your not going to find much new for under $300. I' d reccomend going to a good gun store or gunsmiths shop and look at somthing used they will set you up right and treat you good. After all they want you to keep comming back to them as a regular customer.

RE: New to hunting
 

walmart has a pretty good combo on a Winchester Model 70 in composite for a little over $300 i believe. it comes in the short magnum too. I' d go for the 270. it has a 3x9x40 scope mounted, although not sure what brand. looks like what you want to me. where you living in NC??? anywhere near Raleigh or Salisbury....i' ll come see if you got any deer:D....have fun and be safe

RE: New to hunting
 

If you shop around you might find a little Ruger semi auto in 44 Mag. They are a good little rifle and fine for deer out to 100 yards. I have seen several used ones in gun shops.

RE: New to hunting
 

Hi there,

I have a Remington 742 .30-06 semi-auto. and yes they are legal in NC. Remember that semi' s need a lot of cleaning to operate properly. The only times my rifle jammed a round or casing was when it was dirty, but after a detailed cleaning it worked just fine!

Good luck,

Arman M G

RE: New to hunting
 

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.

p.s.

Remember, the laws apply to EVERYONE,even landowners

RE: New to hunting
 

I had an idea for a fun, useful semi-auto for this guy but if he is not concerned with the law and will do what he wants on " his land" , I don' t think i will bother.

Robin

RE: New to hunting
 

On my land what right does anyone to tell me what i can or cant do? Hmph I bought it. its my lil country.

RE: New to hunting
 

Welcome to the forum

Loser Racer, It maybe your land but you are still governed by State Game laws.The game wardens can come on your property and investgate any wrong doings. Since you' re new to hunting I would suggest starting it on the right foot.Laws are made to protect the game and hunters in general.Since you are new to hunting another suggestion would be take your states hunters safety course. It' s well worth the time and you' ll learn the does and don' t.
Ruger Redhawk

RE: New to hunting
 

I have to agree with Ruger. You will probably be barking up the wrong tree on this page by talking about going around game laws.

Attitudes like yourselfs is what makes it more difficult every year for law abiding hunters to hunt.

RE: New to hunting
 

In North Carolina, as in Virginia, first-time hunters (and some others) must take a certified Hunter Education course to obtain a Hunter' s License. Check here http://www.wildlife.state.nc.us/ for all the details you' ll need, Lost Racer. Obey the laws; don' t become a poacher.