BRUSE

I prefer the remington 700 but recently got a ruger M77 for centerfire. Since you are new and not sure if you reload I would look for a round this is easy to find. the 30/06 is a great choice but there are many others. I don't have a 30/06 but I see its ammo everywhere and wonder why I dont ahve one.


As far as rimfire I'm a huge marlin fan. I love their 22mags. Good luck on your choice jsut my two cents.

emtrescue6

Endless options...kinda need more info...here are some of the many options..

Rifle for elk and deer (be sure to check laws regarding caliber restrictions)...

Caliber options....270, 270 WSM, 308, 300 WM, 300 WSM, 7mm RM, and so one (if you are recoil shy...avoid the bigger calibers)

Rifles...Remington 700, Tikka T-3, Browning A-Bolt and X-Bolt, Winchester Mod 70, Rugar American and the list goes on and on...(focus on handling a lot of rifles and find the one that fits you best....that's the most important)

Optics....Swift Premier, Nikon Monarch and Pro-Staff, Bushnell 3200 Elite, only buy an older Lupy (say pre 1980...thein new stuff is over-priced for what they are)...

Rimfire...Rugar 10/22, Savage Mod 93 (go 22LR it's cheap to shoot...although I really like my 17 HMR)

8mm/06

Ya know ricky04, I might suggest finding out where there are sporting goods stores in your vicinity that sell firearms. Then take a gun-knowledgeable friend along with you to shop the inventory. Find an example of each type of gun you're interested in (center-fire and rimfire) and pretend that you are trying to decide which one to get. Work the owner earnestly for the best deal of each, and then ask if he would offer a discount if you were to buy both.

If you take a gun-knowledgeable friend along, and the shop is at all reasonable in their pricing, I believe you could snag both rifles, with optics AND AMMO. Especially if you aren't tied to having a used rifle that is less than 7-10 years old. There isn't much that a new Savage or Winchester can do that an older one won't ... same for every other maker. Sure, the new ones might have the "best trigger" or "new locking lug system", but standard and older models will work for well past your lifetime if given proper care.

If you're willing to make just a few sacrifices on bells and whistles your $1000.00 budget could serve you very well.

Granted, I don't know the Canadian gun trade very well, and I certainly don't know about the laws and restrictions, but I hear they are ample. Also, the $1000.00 I mention is American dollars. If the current trend continues your Canadian dollar will be worth much more than American currency in a little bit. Maybe you should ask this question around with your canadian buddies to see what they are telling you.

ANTler hill

Hey guys, I'm new, and I am confused. I have SOME I say some cuz it's mostly a 20 gauge shotgun but I would like tips on how to shoot better and to help me pick out a type of gun. I've been shooting for a year now, and it's like the target just JUMPS out of the way. I'm looking for an all around reliable rifle or shotgun that can kill. I've done some research and I found out that many hunters go with a 30.30 caliber. Why is that? Where I live, (Indiana) it's illegal to own a rifle, so I just normally shoot my dads shotgun. I'll probably be moving to Florida here in a few years, so I'll mostly be shooting white tail. For what I'm wanting, what is better? A rifle or shotgun? Which company is best?