HarcyPervin
Member
Looking to buy a new deer rifle. I've gone back and forth a million times between a magnum caliber, a 6.8 ar, and I think I've decided to stick with the gun I've had the most success and least problems with.
I think I'm going with a 30-06 as it will give me plenty of versatility both in the field and on the range. Now the hard part....I want a bolt-gun, or at least I think I do. As far as safety and functionability go, it just makes the most sense for me...well that and I've never had to take more than one shot at a deer. I'm looking for a lightweight gun, recoil doesn't bother me a bit and I want to have something I can walk all day with and move around quickly in the brush if need be.
I don't want/need a pretty gun with a fancy walnut stock or anything that I'll be afraid to beat up on a little bit. I like to be able to hunt regardless of the weather, and sometimes my guns, especially my hunting guns get into situations where I'd be holding myself back if I thought I was going to ruin my gun. That being said, I take excellent care of any gun I buy when I bring it home.
I don't want to spend more than $1000 on the gun, not including scope, sling etc. I also plan on having some fun with it on the range so I'm slightly concerned about overheating a pencil-sized barrel, should I be? I'd like the gun to be under 6.5lbs but I'm not stuck on the number, just want something huntable. I'm rambling, I think you get the idea...any suggestions for a guy who has too much time to spend shopping and just needs to pull the trigger and go buy something already?
I think I'm going with a 30-06 as it will give me plenty of versatility both in the field and on the range. Now the hard part....I want a bolt-gun, or at least I think I do. As far as safety and functionability go, it just makes the most sense for me...well that and I've never had to take more than one shot at a deer. I'm looking for a lightweight gun, recoil doesn't bother me a bit and I want to have something I can walk all day with and move around quickly in the brush if need be.
I don't want/need a pretty gun with a fancy walnut stock or anything that I'll be afraid to beat up on a little bit. I like to be able to hunt regardless of the weather, and sometimes my guns, especially my hunting guns get into situations where I'd be holding myself back if I thought I was going to ruin my gun. That being said, I take excellent care of any gun I buy when I bring it home.
I don't want to spend more than $1000 on the gun, not including scope, sling etc. I also plan on having some fun with it on the range so I'm slightly concerned about overheating a pencil-sized barrel, should I be? I'd like the gun to be under 6.5lbs but I'm not stuck on the number, just want something huntable. I'm rambling, I think you get the idea...any suggestions for a guy who has too much time to spend shopping and just needs to pull the trigger and go buy something already?