Since I was burglarized awhile back, I am without a centerfire rifle of any kind. I don't hunt a lot, but do some deer hunting. I am considering what to get as a sort of "all-around" rifle for fun shooting, hunting and heaven forbid, self defense.
Most of my conclusions have led me to think about a lever action. I am already set up to load .357 and .44, as well as .30-06. If I go the lever way, which way to go - pistol cartridge or .30-30; or should I look for a good bolt .30-06? I'm leaning the lever gun way right at the moment. I do like to shoot a lot, and I can load the handgun rounds on my Dillon.
Any suggestions or advice?
Most of my conclusions have led me to think about a lever action. I am already set up to load .357 and .44, as well as .30-06. If I go the lever way, which way to go - pistol cartridge or .30-30; or should I look for a good bolt .30-06? I'm leaning the lever gun way right at the moment. I do like to shoot a lot, and I can load the handgun rounds on my Dillon.
Any suggestions or advice?