Rifle Question
#1
Rifle Question
ok i am looking for a rifle for long range coyote/groundhog gun and i was wondering what you guys suggest. i am a 15 year old kid so it cant be too expensive. i am going to start coyote hunting and we are always seeing groundhogs all over the place. any suggestions would be great. thanks.
#2
RE: Rifle Question
A .223 would be a good choice, and ammo is cheaper for the .223 than most other calibers.
A single shot, like an H&R or NEF would probably be your least expensive option (around $200). Add a good quality scope, and you're probably looking at around $400.
A good bolt gun would add an additional $200 or so, but your budget may not allow that.
A single shot, like an H&R or NEF would probably be your least expensive option (around $200). Add a good quality scope, and you're probably looking at around $400.
A good bolt gun would add an additional $200 or so, but your budget may not allow that.
#5
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Western NY
Posts: 339
RE: Rifle Question
I have a savage mod 10 in .243 Win - Great all around gun and dead accurate - I shoot woodchucks all summer at 300 - 400 yrds then take it deer hunting and coyote hunting in the fall and it does the job on all of them - the other two calibers you are looking at are great for ground hog and coyote but a bit too small to double as a deer rifle.
#10
Fork Horn
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 285
RE: Rifle Question
Very good information here... you've got all the good input you need. Savage, Stevens and H&R are your best options. As the price goes down, so does the quality, but none of the three would I shy you away from. I own several guns made by each manufacturer and still reccomend them to friends.
Look over the prices on those various models andchoose one that fits your budget .223 or 22-250 will work fine- good luck.
Look over the prices on those various models andchoose one that fits your budget .223 or 22-250 will work fine- good luck.