SShooterZ
Member
Hello everyone:
I'm mainly a shotgun guy. In fact, if you look in my safe, you'll probably find over 20 scatterguns.
My problem is, I've been tasked by some of the local farmers to rid their land of coyotes. So, I started looking for rifles. I've read and read, forums, articles, opinions, catalogs... You name it!
Well, all I've done is really confuse myself as to what would fit the bill for me.
I think I've narrowed it down to either a Savage or CZ. I do not like synthetic stocks and would much prefer a wood laminate stock. I also have zero knowledge on scopes. I've got a Weaver on my Marlin .22 that appears to be a pretty decent scope but I don't know chit-from-shinola when it comes to optics.
So, my plea to you fellow THRers is to steer me in the right direction. Other than my Dad's Marlin 336 .30-.30, I have NO experience with centerfire rifles.
I would appreciate any opinions, warnings, thoughts, experiences, etc. I would truly be grateful. I'm not too concerned about cost but I don't want to go crazy.
I was thinking of going to a .243 should I ever decide to deer hunt but I've heard good things about .22-250 also. But who knows, I surely don't!
I also have no idea where would be a good place to purchase said rifle and/or optics either. I know places like MidwayUSA have accessories but I don't know who offers great rifle pricing out there.
Thanks everyone!
I'm mainly a shotgun guy. In fact, if you look in my safe, you'll probably find over 20 scatterguns.
My problem is, I've been tasked by some of the local farmers to rid their land of coyotes. So, I started looking for rifles. I've read and read, forums, articles, opinions, catalogs... You name it!
Well, all I've done is really confuse myself as to what would fit the bill for me.
I think I've narrowed it down to either a Savage or CZ. I do not like synthetic stocks and would much prefer a wood laminate stock. I also have zero knowledge on scopes. I've got a Weaver on my Marlin .22 that appears to be a pretty decent scope but I don't know chit-from-shinola when it comes to optics.
So, my plea to you fellow THRers is to steer me in the right direction. Other than my Dad's Marlin 336 .30-.30, I have NO experience with centerfire rifles.
I would appreciate any opinions, warnings, thoughts, experiences, etc. I would truly be grateful. I'm not too concerned about cost but I don't want to go crazy.
I was thinking of going to a .243 should I ever decide to deer hunt but I've heard good things about .22-250 also. But who knows, I surely don't!
I also have no idea where would be a good place to purchase said rifle and/or optics either. I know places like MidwayUSA have accessories but I don't know who offers great rifle pricing out there.
Thanks everyone!