First Hunting Rifle...Need suggestions

[rjstamp]

I would go with a Remington 700 SPS, its a fine gun you could pass down to kids or grandkids. In 308 cal the ammo is prevelent and could be used for other game. The ballistics are excellent.

 

[kwood]

I would go with a Remington 700 SPS, its a fine gun you could pass down to kids or grandkids. In 308 cal the ammo is prevelent and could be used for other game. The ballistics are excellent.

i think i might do that
any suggestions on good optics that wont be 1k?
i think i might be willing to spend between 80-180 for a scope

 

[yotebutcher90]

The Savage .243 would be the best choice. For optics get a Pentax Gameseeker, its a low end Pentax and has a lifetime warranty

 

[42769vette]

i think i might do that
any suggestions on good optics that wont be 1k?
i think i might be willing to spend between 80-180 for a scope

between 80 and 180 the simmons whitetail classic can not be neat. i think its a 6.5-20x50 (if not thats close) i think they run 125ish

 

[kludge]

Caliber: .260 Rem, 7mm-08, 6.5x55 Swede, .257 Roberts would top my list for a "deer" rifle. .243 only if I couldn't handle the recoil. If I thought I might use it for more than one purpose (hunting larger game, or hunting deer further than 300 yards) I'd go straight to the 7mm-08 or consider a .308 or 30-06.

Rifle: Stevens 200, Savage Edge, or Marlin XS7 or XL7 (none come in .260 or .257 Roberts, so I'll add .25-06 to the caliber list).

Optics: the new Redfield 3-9x40mm scopes are $150 and are very nice for the money.

 

[22collector]

I would see what fits you best and then use the input above to determine the caliber. You don't want any gun that doesn't shoulder well.

 

[davidparrish60]

i like the .243, but if you want to go cheap, get a 30-30

 

[kcw12]

I'd get me a Model 94 Winchester in 30/30. No need to take 500 yard shots. I really wish i could use one here in indiana.

 

[thegeez]

It all boils down to shot placement=if you are going to shoot short ranges-go with a 30-30=if the range is going to be long shots-go with the .243,.270 or 30-06 as was suggested by the other people.