I've got an FFL acquantance that's willing to sell my son and I any new Savage rifle at his cost, and I'm looking for input on what to choose. I'm pretty clueless on rifle selection, having grown up only needing a 12 gauge or 22 to hunt deer, rabbit, squirrels, so apologies for my ignorance. My son is 13 and would like to get into coyote hunting, and I'm thinking it might be a good time to pick something up with the pending changes to deer hunting regulations in Indiana. I was thinking maybe a 243 to use next deer season if the changes are confirmed, and for plugging the occasional coyote. My son is wanting to buy his own with his savings and I'm not rich, so cost of the rifle and the cost/availability of ammo would be a concern.
If I should be looking at a different caliber, feel free to suggest and explain why. In the small amount of research I've done it looks like the 110 model is pretty solid, so I was thinking maybe the 110/111/116 Trophy Hunter packages with Nikon 3-9x40 BDC reticle scope included.
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If I should be looking at a different caliber, feel free to suggest and explain why. In the small amount of research I've done it looks like the 110 model is pretty solid, so I was thinking maybe the 110/111/116 Trophy Hunter packages with Nikon 3-9x40 BDC reticle scope included.
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