First gun
11-11-2008, 12:04 PM
#4
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RE: First gun
i live in nj. southern -ish part near manahakwin. i plan on shooting at either stafford forge or bass river. my price range is probablly no more then 500 on a rifle... but i was looking at the mossberg shotguns with i find to be woth it but mayb not for deer. and i would rarely go out to hunt.
11-11-2008, 01:46 PM
#5
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RE: First gun
check your state regulations. New Jersey I think allows rifles but I am not certain. If rifles are ok, go with a .308, .30-06,.270, 7mm, any of these are great choices. As far as which rifle look around and see what feels best. Hold several different rifles until you find what you like.
-Jake
-Jake
11-11-2008, 02:07 PM
#6
Fork Horn
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RE: First gun
nor rifle hunting in nj dont be lazy and read some stuff here
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/
that will explain everything then ask questions
so i guess shotgun will be your choice
hope you posses a fid (firearm identification )whicj you must apply for before purchasing a shotgun takes anywhere between 90 days to 6 months read some info from link above and feel free to call them they will be more then happy to answear your questions thats what they are there for .
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/
that will explain everything then ask questions
so i guess shotgun will be your choice
hope you posses a fid (firearm identification )whicj you must apply for before purchasing a shotgun takes anywhere between 90 days to 6 months read some info from link above and feel free to call them they will be more then happy to answear your questions thats what they are there for .
11-11-2008, 02:40 PM
#7
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RE: First gun
Home defence and a rifle really dont mix...have you hunted before? Are you familiar with firearms?
Pump Shotgun with buckshot says "GET OUT!" very easily....Shotgun with a slug now your hunting.
Why are you 19 and worrying about home defence anyways???
IfI were buying a rifle for hunting deer Id get a 270win...If i were buying a gun for home defence id have a hand gun or a 12gauge shotgun loaded up with 00 Buckshot.
Pump Shotgun with buckshot says "GET OUT!" very easily....Shotgun with a slug now your hunting.
Why are you 19 and worrying about home defence anyways???
IfI were buying a rifle for hunting deer Id get a 270win...If i were buying a gun for home defence id have a hand gun or a 12gauge shotgun loaded up with 00 Buckshot.
11-11-2008, 02:57 PM
#8
Fork Horn
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Location: northern nj
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RE: First gun
ORIGINAL: CarpetBagger
Home defence and a rifle really dont mix...have you hunted before? Are you familiar with firearms?
Pump Shotgun with buckshot says "GET OUT!" very easily....Shotgun with a slug now your hunting.
Why are you 19 and worrying about home defence anyways???
IfI were buying a rifle for hunting deer Id get a 270win...If i were buying a gun for home defence id have a hand gun or a 12gauge shotgun loaded up with 00 Buckshot.
Home defence and a rifle really dont mix...have you hunted before? Are you familiar with firearms?
Pump Shotgun with buckshot says "GET OUT!" very easily....Shotgun with a slug now your hunting.
Why are you 19 and worrying about home defence anyways???
IfI were buying a rifle for hunting deer Id get a 270win...If i were buying a gun for home defence id have a hand gun or a 12gauge shotgun loaded up with 00 Buckshot.
no rifles in nj closest thing is muzzleloader.
and according to this post , some time before he gets anything he must apply for fid first ,then schedule a required safety course .
http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=3162658
11-11-2008, 03:03 PM
#9
Fork Horn
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