Hello I am a fairly new hunter looking for a rifle - Page 2

mitchell koster · July 27, 2010, 08:53 PM

Should buy a .270!!! any brand but great calibre to work with.

grubbylabs · July 27, 2010, 10:58 PM

I bought a Marlin XS7 308 and a Vortex scope for less than 500. I was just over 300 for the rifle I think 329 and I think I was just over 100 for the scope. I don't remember for sure what model it is right of hand but it is 4X12. So far I really like it and I am even happier that the first hand load recipe I tried was spot on. More often than not I make a clover leaf @ 100 yards and I am by no means a great rifle shooter, I usually archery hunt.

The recoil is very manageable and the rounds seem to be abundant and cheap. I think the 308 and the 30 06 are probably two of the most popular rounds out there.

James R. Burke · July 30, 2010, 07:56 PM

I also live in Mi. There aren many good caliber that will do the job for deer. Lots of good makes, and optics if you use a scope. 30-06 is just my favorite, and to name just a few 30-30, 308, .270, .243, and a whole bunch more that will do it. If I was you I would take a little more time, and research more on what you want, and the conditions you will be using it. I would wait and save up, and get a fair set up if you could. The more you know the better you will be. You dont need to spend lots of money, to get a nice rifle. If you could try a few that would be the best bet. You can even go the used route. There are lots of great rifles for sale that have not been used that much.

July 27, 2010, 08:53 PM	#26
mitchell koster Senior Member Join Date: April 15, 2010 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 211	Should buy a .270!!! any brand but great calibre to work with. __________________ The man who smiles when things go wrong has thought of someone to blame it on.

July 27, 2010, 10:58 PM	#27
grubbylabs Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2009 Location: Hansen Idaho Posts: 1,465	I bought a Marlin XS7 308 and a Vortex scope for less than 500. I was just over 300 for the rifle I think 329 and I think I was just over 100 for the scope. I don't remember for sure what model it is right of hand but it is 4X12. So far I really like it and I am even happier that the first hand load recipe I tried was spot on. More often than not I make a clover leaf @ 100 yards and I am by no means a great rifle shooter, I usually archery hunt. The recoil is very manageable and the rounds seem to be abundant and cheap. I think the 308 and the 30 06 are probably two of the most popular rounds out there. __________________ * (Swinging club) Whack! whack! whack! * Nope, the old nag's still dead . (Capt Charlie)

July 30, 2010, 07:56 PM	#28
James R. Burke Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2009 Location: U.P. of Mich/Quinnesec Posts: 1,897	I also live in Mi. There aren many good caliber that will do the job for deer. Lots of good makes, and optics if you use a scope. 30-06 is just my favorite, and to name just a few 30-30, 308, .270, .243, and a whole bunch more that will do it. If I was you I would take a little more time, and research more on what you want, and the conditions you will be using it. I would wait and save up, and get a fair set up if you could. The more you know the better you will be. You dont need to spend lots of money, to get a nice rifle. If you could try a few that would be the best bet. You can even go the used route. There are lots of great rifles for sale that have not been used that much.