bannockburn
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I voted "Nicer rifle", as in a nice used rifle and have him get a decent scope for it, even if it means spending a little bit more to get better quality.
I'm always shocked by how cheap firearms are in the US. A Tikka T3 Lite costs the equivalent of $1450 on special offer here in Denmark.
I have a good friend at work, he wants to pick up a rifle to start hunting deer with and maybe elk. he is looking at a 308 or 30-06. he is sort of set on a "starter rifle" and is looking at the savage axis or the ruger america series, he plans on putting a cheaper vortex 3-9 on top.
i am trying to convince him to buy once cry once, but he wants to be able to hunt for $600.
I would rather him spend $1000 and get a slightly nicer rifle and a $400 scope that will last a lifetime.
Buy him a $400 scope you think he should have for a lifetime and give it to him. Tell him to spend the $600 on the rifle slightly nicer rifle. He'll remember you every time he handles that rifle.
Any idea why they cost so much more there? That's quite a difference.
Just a guess. I could be off.