bobdawson Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 hi there... I have never purchased a rifle or a shotgun and lack sense as to what should be looked for while purchasing them? want to know as what you see in them before purchasing? I'm planning to buy one soon... Also which one is the best brand available.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 You will know when one you shoulder feels right to you. Best advice I think is to hold and shoulder as many different rifles as you can. Lots of good guns out there. Kind of partial to bolt guns for deer hunting here. Don't think you could go wrong with a browning A bolt, remington 700, savage model 10, winchester model 70, ruger 77, or weatherby vanguard. All about your own preference. Some questions for you, what do you plan to hunt, and where will you hunt? How much are you looking to spend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse8953 Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 You will know when one you shoulder feels right to you. Best advice I think is to hold and shoulder as many different rifles as you can. Lots of good guns out there. Kind of partial to bolt guns for deer hunting here. Don't think you could go wrong with a browning A bolt, remington 700, savage model 10, winchester model 70, ruger 77, or weatherby vanguard. All about your own preference. Some questions for you, what do you plan to hunt, and where will you hunt? How much are you looking to spend? That is what I think also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 Some questions for you, what do you plan to hunt, and where will you hunt? How much are you looking to spend? Excellent questions and ones that you should answer if you want good advise. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierbuck Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 Agreed about needing more information to make a pertinent recommendation to you, sir. As far as other general brands of hunting rifles, WTNHUNT has named off my personal faves already, but I would add that I have heard really good things about Tikka and Sako, as well. Please give us additional information and we will give you several different, equally correct, answers to your question! (Hunters and gun nuts often have very strong opinions on matters of weapon and caliber, they vary widely, and most have some merit to consider.) HB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion_70 Posted June 12, 2009 Report Share Posted June 12, 2009 I would also add Steyr to Wthnhunt's list for rifles. First we need to decide what the gun will be used for, whether it's a rifle or shotgun. You need to see which one's feel better to you and how much you're going to spend on the rifle, and optics, because if you can't see it, you can't hit it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdawson Posted June 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 hi thanks for posting You will know when one you shoulder feels right to you. Best advice I think is to hold and shoulder as many different rifles as you can. Lots of good guns out there. Kind of partial to bolt guns for deer hunting here. Don't think you could go wrong with a browning A bolt, remington 700, savage model 10, winchester model 70, ruger 77, or weatherby vanguard. All about your own preference. Some questions for you, what do you plan to hunt, and where will you hunt? How much are you looking to spend? sorry i forgot to mention this.. actually i'm planning deer hunting and holds a budget of 250 to 300$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 sorry i forgot to mention this.. actually i'm planning deer hunting and holds a budget of 250 to 300$. Every once in a while you might find a new gun on clearance around $300, but not likely you are going to find anything decent under $300. Might try and find a stephens/savage bolt rifle. For deer anything from a .243 up. Personal favorite is the .270. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 For that price I would look for a stevens, Mossburg ATR or an NEF/H&R. I've not shot the Stevens or Mossburg, but have heard good things about them from folks who shoot them. I have several of the H&R guns and all shoot really well. If you know where the bullet is going you really only need one shot.:gun2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse8953 Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 (edited) Keep looking around.Go to garage sales,pawn shops,news papers,auctions,visit gunbroker.com or gunsamerica.com Some times you can find a deal, it might take some time but they are out there.I got a mint condition winchester 30-30 100 year anniversary model with a scope at a pawn shop for $300. You need to find out your state law, if you can hunt with rifle or shotgun. Edited June 13, 2009 by jesse8953 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 There's a great shooter out there for your budget, check the gun shops that take trades and let them know what you're in the market for. Great brands were mentioned above, and I'll second the bolt action, great gun for a beginner and pro alike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesse8953 Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 If you live in a state with rifle season I would get a bolt action rifle.If you live in a state with shotgun only I would get a remington 870 pump or a remington 1100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdawson Posted June 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 thank you all hi all... thanks for such wonderful posts and help...I think your post will do enough for me.. I'll get back to you as soon as i'll get something for me... Thnks again... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungry hunter Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Actually ya can't go wrong with the bolt action, my favorite deer and hog gun is a NEF .270 with 3x9x40 scope all for under $300.00 check out wal-mart for NEF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 For what youre planning on spending id look into the old Savage 110. You should be able to pick one up scoped and ready to rock for that price. Cals can vary and it depends on how recoil sensitive you are. Good all around rounds that wont break the shoulder * .243 (unless youre hunting 200lb + deer) and it doubles as a varmint gun. * .270 * .280 If youre not worried about a little recoil you can find the 110 in .30-06. All around great round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 The only thing i have to argue with is the comment on the .243. I ve taken elk, black bear, and big mulies with a .243 and they all weighed over 200lbs. It's all in the shot placement folks, don't ever let anyone tell you differnt. Now as an aside to that my personal favorite and the one i've hunted with the most is an old savage 110 in 30-06. It'll take evrything from varmints to moose and won't break yourshoulder or the bank getting one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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