waffentomas
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I've only been hunting for 9 years, even though I'm 46. (youngsters, enjoy it if you got to start early). When I was looking for a rifle I was looking a a very limited number of cartridges...7mm mag, .270, .308, .30-06. I ended up with the .308. I've taken 4 elk, 4 mule deer and bear; I've since added a 7mm mag my son uses...it's a lefty - as is he. Frankly, any of the above calibers would have done the trick. You'll have plenty of ammo options. I took the .308 since I saw no real advantage to the long actions over the short.
Buy a cheap rifle - get a good scope, and consider loading your own.
Buy a cheap rifle - get a good scope, and consider loading your own.