Looking for a gun...
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Looking for a gun...
I am looking for a good deer rifle, mainly looking at the Savage guns. I also want a caliber that is good for hunting larger game too (in case i ever get a chance to hunt elk or something of that nature). I want the rifle to have accuracy, good distance, durability... obviously. What caliber and model of Savage would you all suggest for this? Price isnt really a factor either. Thanks.
#3
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2004
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RE: Looking for a gun...
i cant help you ona rifle but for caliber i would go somthing around a 300 win mag, its easier to find ammo for that then 300wsm but both are great long range calibers. you could go 30 06 also. i would start at the 30 06 and go up.
#4
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Join Date: Apr 2005
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RE: Looking for a gun...
i have another question... im new to hunting. i dont know what caliber is bigger than the other.. ie. im not sure if 7mm is bigger than 30-06. can someone help me out with this? what are the sizes smallest to biggest. hard picking out a gun when u dont know what your doin!!!! thanks.
#5
Join Date: May 2004
Location: SW Virginia
Posts: 776
RE: Looking for a gun...
I'm not sure if Savage chambers it, but look into a rifle for the 280Remington. Another good all-around type would be the 308Win., or the 30-06. If you want a magnum, check out the 7mmRemingtonMag.
As to sizes (calibers), following are a few (by no means all), listed from smaller to larger;
24/6mm (243Win., etc.)
25 (257Roberts, 25-06 Rem.)
26/6.5mm (260Rem., 6.5x55Swede)
27 (270Winchester, 270WSM)
28/7mm ( 7x57Mauser, 7mm-08, 280Remington, 7mmRem.Mag.)
30 (30/30Win., 300Savage, 308Win., 30-06, 300Win.Mag.)
33 (338-06 A-Square, 338WinchesterMag.)
35 (35Remington, 358Win., 35Whelen)
Suggestion: Pick you up a reloading manual such as one by Speer. Even if you don't intend to reload your ammo there is a wealth of good infor. in these books.
As to sizes (calibers), following are a few (by no means all), listed from smaller to larger;
24/6mm (243Win., etc.)
25 (257Roberts, 25-06 Rem.)
26/6.5mm (260Rem., 6.5x55Swede)
27 (270Winchester, 270WSM)
28/7mm ( 7x57Mauser, 7mm-08, 280Remington, 7mmRem.Mag.)
30 (30/30Win., 300Savage, 308Win., 30-06, 300Win.Mag.)
33 (338-06 A-Square, 338WinchesterMag.)
35 (35Remington, 358Win., 35Whelen)
Suggestion: Pick you up a reloading manual such as one by Speer. Even if you don't intend to reload your ammo there is a wealth of good infor. in these books.
#6
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: MB.
Posts: 2,984
RE: Looking for a gun...
Sounds like you have lots of questions so I would suggest to check out this web site. www.chuckhawks.com/index2.guns.htm It has lots of information to read and might give you an idea on what you might be looking for. You can also check Savage web site for the different rifles and caliber's offered. www.savagearms.com/ Good luck.....
#8
Typical Buck
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Central Michigan
Posts: 982
RE: Looking for a gun...
The 30-06 would be the best choice for bullet variety and price. I personally like Ruger rifles better. My Ruger 77 Mk II 300 WSM will shoot well under 1" at 100 yards and even 1/2" with some of my hand loads.
Rugers are only about $500 and they come with rings and bases with will save you $50 to $100.
Rugers are only about $500 and they come with rings and bases with will save you $50 to $100.
#9
RE: Looking for a gun...
If you want a deer rifle that will take an elk too, I say look no farther than the Grandfather of em all .30-06
It's widely avaliable with a great bullet selection and every rifle manufacturer chambers it. It's been around for 100 years and I bet it will be here in 100 more.
It's widely avaliable with a great bullet selection and every rifle manufacturer chambers it. It's been around for 100 years and I bet it will be here in 100 more.