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Pops1085 · June 22, 2017, 09:24 PM

30-06 is good for everything, including giving new shooters a sore shoulder...

Still have a little scar above my right eye from when my dad handed me his 3006 for the first time haha.

I agree with the used gun first, you can find a very good shooter for around $400 used and really find out if what you've bought is right for you.

Jumping to a 30-06 or another large caliber from a 22 is going to be a huge eye opener. Something like a 243, might be more enjoyable. It is still a great deer cartridge and you can find the ammo just about everywhere, including my local gas station!

I'd even look at the 223, That'll be the cheapest caliber to shoot, and as a result can really get good at shooting with it.

June 22, 2017, 09:24 PM	#25
Pops1085 Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 2012 Posts: 369	30-06 is good for everything, including giving new shooters a sore shoulder... Still have a little scar above my right eye from when my dad handed me his 3006 for the first time haha. I agree with the used gun first, you can find a very good shooter for around $400 used and really find out if what you've bought is right for you. Jumping to a 30-06 or another large caliber from a 22 is going to be a huge eye opener. Something like a 243, might be more enjoyable. It is still a great deer cartridge and you can find the ammo just about everywhere, including my local gas station! I'd even look at the 223, That'll be the cheapest caliber to shoot, and as a result can really get good at shooting with it. Last edited by Pops1085; June 22, 2017 at 09:30 PM.