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Hello everyone.

I'm a 28 y/o that decided I want to try hunting deer and rabbits for the first time. I've spent 7 years as a grunt in the Army, but never had the chance to hunt anything with four legs.

What would be a solid choice of rifles, one to hunt deer and the other for rabbits. I will be hunting in southern New Jersey. I plan on purchasing a scope for both rifles. I am willing to pay up to $700 for each rifle plus the price of the optics.

Your recommendations are greatly appreciated.

Thank You,
Mr. Ward

RE: New to site, seeking guidance.
 

MR. Ward, first let me say thank you for your service to this great country!!!!

A deer rifle, I would say at least a .243. I won't recommend a particular rifle as I am a big ruger fan but there are many good ones out there.

A rabbit rifle, I would say a shotgun say 20ga. but they are a lot of fun with a .22 as well

Good luck to you and have fun with it!!!!

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I am a big fan of the .243 or 30-06 for deer. As far as brands go I'm a big fan of Savage rifles, but really any rifle manufacturer that has been at it for a while will do quite well.
For the rabbits I don't think you can beat the Ruger 10/22 for versatility/accessories.

RE: New to site, seeking guidance.
 

.243 is a great deer rifle, but if you go with a .270 your fine for deer and bigger north american game. For rabbits 17HMR all the way.

Welcome to the site!

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This one for deer

http://www.browning.com/products/cat...item=035200249

and this one for rabbits

http://www.savagearms.com/93R17BV.htm

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For Deer I would go with a 30-30 or a 30-06.The 30-30 is a great all around gun but you will have range limitations. For rabbits i would reccomend a .22 or a 20ga.

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Hi. Welcome to the site.

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30-06, 308, or 270 for deer, as for the bunnies, 410, 20g. 0r .22

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