mharrisatuwg

I have a 7mm mag and I really like it, but I was wanting to get another rifle. I would like this one to first not cost very much. Second I want it to be a smaller round with less recoil than my 7mm mag, and third I want to be able to be more rough with it than I am with my 7mm mag, since it has a wood stock. I would like to either get a synthetic stock, or an older gun that it just doesn' t matter. I have thought about a 243 and a 30 30. I do not handload, so that is definitely a factor. 7mm 08 ammo is a little harder to find. Thanks in advance for your reply.

Nomercy

My vote would go to the .243 of what you suggested. Look at Savages, even in the package at Wally-world where you get a crappy scope they are cheaper than almost all other similar rifles, and they shoot incredibly well. A savage in .243 would be perfect for what you describe, just a workhorse with less recoil than a 7mm mag. For all it' s worth, the glass on the package gun wouldn' t make ya feel bad if ya broke it either!

Rangerlab

The .308 Winchester is perfect for what you are looking for. Recoil is mild, and because of a variety of bullet sizes it is very versitile, you could comfortably hunt anything from coyotes to elk with it. Also, you can find .308 Win ammo almost everywhere.

I have a Tikka .308 Win, and its a great gun. I only paid $500 for it brand new.

trailer

I would have to agree with Rangerlab on the 308 caliber because that' s what I have. I have a 7mm Rem.Mag for long shots and 308 semi-auto for in the bush. Both rifles are very popular calibers so getting amo is not a problem

mrfishy34

i agree that the 308 caliber is a good gun. i use to shoot one when i first started hunting 4 yrs ago. i am 16 now and i have a winchester 30-06. but i have been looking around for another rifle too. i am lookin for a cheap gun that shoots good. and i think i have found it. the H&R handi rifle. its only a single shot but it only costs about 200 to 250 from what i have heard. i am lookin at the 223 caliber because of the cheap ammo. i can shoot varmets and i found shells that only cost about 4 bucks a box. but for the winchester or reming load its alittle more expensive for ammo. but i cant afford to go around shooting my 30-06 as much as i would like too. so i am hoping to get a 223. well i hope i was a help.

mharrisatuwg

Thanks for the replies so far. I was thinking of the .308 as well, and I agree that those two guns mentioned, the .308 and .243, are very close to what I want. I live in North GA, and I really only hunt whitetail. I love my 7mm mag for most of where I hunt because I need to make longer shots, 150 yds or more, but I do have a couple of places that are heavily wooded and I don' t have a shot longer than 75 yds. I still am having problems on which of the two I previously mentioned I should get. It is not a big deal because I have 9 months or so until hunting season, but I would like to get one by spring, so that I can get used to the gun. Again thanks for all of the replies so far. Also I was wondering what makers you would recommend. I have a Savage, and I really like it, but I was wondering about some other brands. I am a college student, so I need to get the most for my money.

Zeak

I' d go with a 308 also,ammo easy to come by also. Zeak

Quilly

get a savage model 10FCM " scout rifle" . they are short likr the remington model 7' s. also comes with a synthetic stock and factory williams front sight and rear peep sight. it comes in two awsome rounds. 7mm-08rem and 308win.
i have one and i think it is an awsome gun and great for stalking and for a backup.

www.savagerms.com/centerfire/ultralt/10fcmsa.htm

whelen36

the .308 is an excellent choice for available factory bullet loadings , and accuracy , the shells are also easy to find as well
you should be able to get a savage model 10 or 11 with a synthetic stock and scope for about a little over $300.00 dollars , and they are available at walmart , and k-mart , so they should be easy to find
savage rifles in the 11 and 10 series are also usually very accurate as well

mharrisatuwg

Thanks again for the replies. I have a savage now, and I really like it. I think that you get a ton for your money, but are there any other brands that are in the same category of as the Savage. I believe I will get a .308