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My first rifle
Posted on 12/27/10 at 5:39 pm
Posted on 12/27/10 at 5:39 pm
A buddy and I started hunting for the first time this season. His family has some land in St. Francisville, so that's where we go. We both decided we wanted to bow hunt and both enjoy it, however, I have some other friends who invited me to go rifle hunting next season. They have a camp in Pride, La. I would like to buy a rifle that I can use in both places. I think a .30-06 would be great when I'm in St Franny, but don't think it's enough rifle to take with my other friends. I've never owned a gun before, so I'm not too familiar. From what I've read on the OB, I believe I should spend less $ on a rifle and more on optics. I would like to stay > $1000, and am planning on getting it for the start of next rifle season. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. TIA
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Posted on 12/27/10 at 5:43 pm to clownbaby
they have some pretty good deals on used rifles in the Louisiana sportsman classified section.
Posted on 12/27/10 at 5:46 pm to clownbaby
quote:unless they're going to africa, it's plenty of gun, and a great caliber.
but don't think it's enough rifle to take with my other friends
Posted on 12/27/10 at 5:47 pm to Ole Geauxt
quote:For closer shots, right? Least that's what I've always been told. So much drop on such a heavy bullet.
unless they're going to africa, it's plenty of gun, and a great caliber.
Posted on 12/27/10 at 6:01 pm to clownbaby
270 WSM
FTW
FTW
Posted on 12/27/10 at 6:03 pm to Geauxtiga
i was referring to being able to kill anything in N. America with a 30-06.
he is a new hunter, why run out and buy multiple guns at this point.
have you ever looked at the balistics of a 30-06 with a 130-150 gr. bullet, compared to a 270? at the distance that i would expect him to be shooting, it's a small difference, easily obtainable with practice.
he is a new hunter, why run out and buy multiple guns at this point.
have you ever looked at the balistics of a 30-06 with a 130-150 gr. bullet, compared to a 270? at the distance that i would expect him to be shooting, it's a small difference, easily obtainable with practice.
Posted on 12/27/10 at 6:05 pm to Geauxtiga
If you have never owned a gun before please take a shooting and safety class. No need to read about you in the paper.
I am buying the Browning 300 short mag. Not sure if I am adding the Boss system or not.
I am buying the Browning 300 short mag. Not sure if I am adding the Boss system or not.
Posted on 12/27/10 at 6:31 pm to fillmoregandt
quote:
270 WSM
FTW
this.
weatherby vanguard is nice in that budget and will leave you with plenty to spend on a scope.
Posted on 12/27/10 at 6:55 pm to clownbaby
I shoot 30-06 and wouldnt trade it for anything
Posted on 12/27/10 at 7:31 pm to clownbaby
My personal preference is the .270, particularly the WSM. But you can't really go wrong with a 30-06 either. But a good gun, I like the Rem 700, and a bitchin scope and fill up the freezer. 
Posted on 12/27/10 at 7:41 pm to heatom2
A savage w/accutrigger in whatever caliber you choose. Then throw a leuoplod gold ring or a zeiss and that will keep you at your 1000 market maybe just a hair over.
Posted on 12/27/10 at 8:08 pm to Martini
quote:I've owned and still own several shotguns. 2 Browning 12 ga; one 20 and two 12 ga. Benelli. Rifles include a .22 and two .270 Brownings.
If you have never owned a gun before please take a shooting and safety class. No need to read about you in the paper.
You should take a reading comprehension course since I said that's what I've been "told", not "read".
This post was edited on 12/27/10 at 8:20 pm
Posted on 12/27/10 at 8:11 pm to Geauxtiga
you just want a new toy. Go to Gallery of Guns, look through the E-Flyer and buy something. In a couple of moths, repeat the action
Posted on 12/27/10 at 8:11 pm to clownbaby
.30-06 is enough rifle for anything in North America, including elk and the like.
If you're just going to be hunting whitetails inside of 100yards, you could use anything from that to a .30-30, .270, .308, .7mm, 7.62x39, etc. etc.
Hell, you could even pick up a surplus 8mm Mauser for a couple hundred and throw a cheap scope on it and kill anything inside of that distance.
You could use a slug gun too.
If you're just going to be hunting whitetails inside of 100yards, you could use anything from that to a .30-30, .270, .308, .7mm, 7.62x39, etc. etc.
Hell, you could even pick up a surplus 8mm Mauser for a couple hundred and throw a cheap scope on it and kill anything inside of that distance.
You could use a slug gun too.
Posted on 12/27/10 at 8:13 pm to Geauxtiga
quote:
I've owned and still own several shotguns. 2 Browning 20 ga; one 20 and two 12 ga. Benelli. Rifles include a .22 and two .270 Brownings.
You should take a reading comprehension course since I said that's what I've been "told", not "read".
I think he just quoted the wrong person.
but its still a stupid a statement since most of the people that are shot are by old people that had been hunting forever
Posted on 12/27/10 at 8:13 pm to Geauxtiga
quote:
You should take a reading comprehension course since I said that's what I've been "told", not "read".
I'm pretty sure the "safety" statement was made because the OP clearly stated that he had never owned a gun. No need to jump with both feet when you can mingle into a situation.
Posted on 12/27/10 at 8:19 pm to Hermit Crab
quote:Well he quoted me and he also jumped in my shite on the F & D forum once over something he'd misconstrued. Given that, I just dove in head first.
Choirboy
I'm pretty sure the "safety" statement was made because the OP clearly stated that he had never owned a gun. No need to jump with both feet when you can mingle into a situation.
Posted on 12/27/10 at 8:23 pm to Geauxtiga
it was pretty obvious that he was responding to the OP so don't get your panties all in a wad
Posted on 12/27/10 at 8:27 pm to Hermit Crab
quote:Not really since he quoted me and since it's happened before, as I've already said, so move on.
it was pretty obvious that he was responding to the OP so don't get your panties all in a wad
This post was edited on 12/27/10 at 8:28 pm
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