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TOTAL VANITY: Need Advice on Hunting Rifles

Posted on 01/06/2006 1:15:15 PM PST by Junior_G

I am trying to save up money for my first hunting rifle and I'm hoping to tap into the vast reserves of Freeper knowledge for some advice on what to go for. I am going to get my hunter's certification this year and am looking forward to my first deer hunt, as well as hours upon hours of shooting at the range. I currently own a Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun and a 9mm Glock, but am absolutely clueless about which rifles offer the best accuracy and value (or whatever qualities it is in a rifle that I should be looking for). Any suggestions?


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To: Junior_G

Well now, if its elk you're hunting, you may need a .06

Now your gonna spend money.


21 posted on 01/06/2006 1:23:09 PM PST by Al Gator (Remember to pillage BEFORE you burn!)
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To: Blood of Tyrants
You can get a surplus Swiss K-31 (caliber roughly the same power as a 308 Winchester) fpr less than $100.

The accuracy in the K-31s is great for the price. It's like you're getting a gun worth five times that amount. But the ammo ain't cheap. If one wants to also practice with the rifle, it can get a bit expensive. Plus, the bolt is a bit different. (and a b***h to take apart)
22 posted on 01/06/2006 1:23:11 PM PST by July 4th (A vacant lot cancelled out my vote for Bush.)
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To: RightWhale

Hey RightW... I was told 120grains and a .50 cal will drop anything :)


23 posted on 01/06/2006 1:23:13 PM PST by Zavien Doombringer (13th AF, 3rd TFW, 3rd AGS, 3rd AMU - ESC The Blue Screw will get you too! 86-89)
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To: Junior_G

You huntin' heffalumps, or woozles?


24 posted on 01/06/2006 1:23:18 PM PST by spunkets
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To: Junior_G

Not what you're looking for... but fun to look at...


25 posted on 01/06/2006 1:23:32 PM PST by pgyanke (The Son of God became a man to enable men to become sons of God.)
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To: Al Gator
My neighbor has one with a factory installed scope and synthetic stock in 30.06. $550.

I'm not big on buying "first" stuff. Just buy what you want and only buy it once.

26 posted on 01/06/2006 1:23:49 PM PST by kerryusama04 (The Bill of Rights is not occupation specific.)
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To: Junior_G

Lots of things can affect the price. The brand name for one, the type of rifle, the caliber, the quality, the accuracy expectation.


27 posted on 01/06/2006 1:23:59 PM PST by Blood of Tyrants (G-d is not a Republican. But Satan is definitely a Democrat.)
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To: Petronski
I recommend a metal rifle.

Not sure if that's in my price range. Maybe alabaster?

28 posted on 01/06/2006 1:24:11 PM PST by Junior_G
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To: Al Gator

should read: "can't use"

Its late.

I'm sure you'll get lots of advice.


29 posted on 01/06/2006 1:24:31 PM PST by Al Gator (Remember to pillage BEFORE you burn!)
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To: pgyanke

OOOooo, love that Barret...


30 posted on 01/06/2006 1:24:43 PM PST by Zavien Doombringer (13th AF, 3rd TFW, 3rd AGS, 3rd AMU - ESC The Blue Screw will get you too! 86-89)
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To: Al Gator

Personally, like I said, you can get the Rem 7600 pump in a 30.06 caliber is an all around versatile gun. I would'nt go hunting grizzlies with it but it will do the trick on elk and definitely deer.


31 posted on 01/06/2006 1:25:14 PM PST by kx9088
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To: Junior_G

have a bamboo one... used once.


32 posted on 01/06/2006 1:25:20 PM PST by Zavien Doombringer (13th AF, 3rd TFW, 3rd AGS, 3rd AMU - ESC The Blue Screw will get you too! 86-89)
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To: Junior_G

Where are you hunting? You might be restricted in what you can carry. Back east, there are areas where you can only use slugs. Even if you can carry a rifle, there is nothing wrong with slugs if you are hunting in timber or if you will be shooting less than 100 yards.

A decent bolt action in 30-06 is good medicine for about any medium/large game in the states. Remington 700 has a good reputation.

I get most of my deer with a bumper attached to detroit steel.


33 posted on 01/06/2006 1:25:33 PM PST by dangerdoc (dangerdoc (not actually dangerous any more))
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To: July 4th

He says he wants to hunt elk. He needs a bigger gun.


34 posted on 01/06/2006 1:25:36 PM PST by Blood of Tyrants (G-d is not a Republican. But Satan is definitely a Democrat.)
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To: Junior_G

I'd get a .308 if you want to spend hours on the range. You can get cheap, military surplus rounds for playing around, and get a box or two of high quality rounds for deer hunting. Just my 2 cents worth anyway.


35 posted on 01/06/2006 1:25:51 PM PST by 300magnum (We know that if evil is not confronted, it gains in strength and audacity, and returns to strike us)
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To: Last Dakotan

With a slug barrel. Good idea.


36 posted on 01/06/2006 1:26:02 PM PST by Redleg Duke (Kennedy and Kerry, the two Commissars of the Peoples' Republic of Massachusetts!)
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To: Junior_G

What is your quarry? Squirrels or rhinos?


37 posted on 01/06/2006 1:26:06 PM PST by Cobra64
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To: Zavien Doombringer

The object is to get something for dinner, not to decorate the woodlands.


38 posted on 01/06/2006 1:26:09 PM PST by RightWhale (pas de lieu, Rhone que nous)
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To: RightWhale
Rule #1: the firearm should be sized for the expected game. What is good for a 300 pound deer would be inadequate for a 1000 pound elk or moose. All firearms are accurate enough if you are within the range. Long shots are frowned upon, as are shots in heavy brush.

I have a feeling I am going to learn a lot more from this thread than I expected. Thanks.

39 posted on 01/06/2006 1:26:53 PM PST by Junior_G
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To: Junior_G
I would recommend the 243 Remington 700. I've had mine for 40 years and have killed wild pigs, goats, deer etc. If you want to hunt bigger game like Elk and moose and bear, then I would suggest a bigger rifle like the magnums. The 243 has a light kick and is good for target shooting and varmint also.
40 posted on 01/06/2006 1:27:11 PM PST by fish hawk (creatio ex nihilo)
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