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04-19-2010, 01:01 AM
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getting my first gun
Im in south mississippi ( picayune) and plan on buying a rifle. I figure most of what i will do hunt deer and practice.
I want a bolt action rifle, likely a .308 cal. I am not sure, however, so is that a good caliber? Also what would be a good option forvthe gun?
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Gene Saika
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04-19-2010, 02:52 AM
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You can't go wrong with a bolt action .308. Just match it to your physical stature. Remington model 7's are nice, and Ruger makes a small light version too, can't think of the model designation right now, but I LIKE Rugers. Have trusted my life to them several times in the past, will do so several more times I'm sure. My bear rifle is a Ruger M 77 Mk II .338 and I intend to use it for the rest of my life.
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04-19-2010, 03:01 AM
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While looking recently...I considered .270 and .308.
You might find my poll and the discussion in it useful.
http://www.firearmstalk.com/forums/f50/deer-rifle-270-vs-308-a-25394/
Due to budget, the rifles I considered are:
Howa 1500
Weatherby Vanguard
Remington 700 SPS
Winchester 10FP
Other that was mentioned later on that I should have considered is Marlin XL-7
In the end, I went with a .308 Weatherby Vanguard (for what it's worth)
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04-19-2010, 03:28 AM
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Don't overlook the offerings from Savage Arms.
If you're more interested in accuracy over looks, money in your pocket over bragging rights, a Savage may be for you.
Savage Arms
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05-08-2010, 05:34 AM
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Savage or Marlin 308
are both fine rifles, and what you save on the rifle you can get some good optics.
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05-12-2010, 07:05 AM
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Imo
If I only had one rifle, lived in the south and I did not plan to hunt anywhere else I would look hard at the Savage in 30-06 due to off the shelf wide bullet weight in ammo as well and put more money in a higher end scope. If I planned to hunt other areas especially areas like AK I would go with the Ruger M77/Hawkeye 338WM for vesatility.
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05-12-2010, 09:09 AM
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Didn't MS just open hunting with a 45-70 during black powder season? That would also work during center-fire season. Just my $.02.
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05-17-2010, 02:24 AM
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Congrats on getting your first gun! I remember my first gun was a .380 semi auto and several years and weapons later i now own an online gun store! so BE CAREFUL! buying guns is ADDICTING!!! lol Look at some Remmington 700 R5 .308 rifles they are the CREAM of the Sniping Crop!
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06-01-2010, 09:06 PM
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Remington Mohawk 600
I got a Remington Mohawk 600 in .243 Winchester I like it.
Just my $.02.
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