First let me say, I really like this site. I posted some questions about buying my first rifle. I had done a good bit of research but the members here really helped me solidify my choice. I ended up with a Remington 700 sps 30-06 and a VXII 3x9 50mm with leupold rings and base. The good people at Cabelas laser sighted the gun and I am taking it out next week for the first range visit with it.
I bought this rifle for Deer and the season is almost over so I won’t use it much for the next 10 months. This being said I decided I want to give duck hunting a shot (pun intended and probably over used here)
I have done some research and have narrowed it down to either a new 11-87 sportsman with a 28 inch barrel or a used 11-87 Special Purpose ( due to price) I would also like to use it next year for deer in certain areas where rifle hunting is prohibited. So I am looking at about $520 for the 11-87 sportsmen with the 28 inch barrel and another $170 for the cantilever barrel and somewhere around 250-300 for a scope
As in my first post I am just curious to know what you more knowledgeable enthusiasts think of my choice. I have not purchased it yet and aim to do so in the next few months.
Any input will be greatly appreciated.
I bought this rifle for Deer and the season is almost over so I won’t use it much for the next 10 months. This being said I decided I want to give duck hunting a shot (pun intended and probably over used here)
I have done some research and have narrowed it down to either a new 11-87 sportsman with a 28 inch barrel or a used 11-87 Special Purpose ( due to price) I would also like to use it next year for deer in certain areas where rifle hunting is prohibited. So I am looking at about $520 for the 11-87 sportsmen with the 28 inch barrel and another $170 for the cantilever barrel and somewhere around 250-300 for a scope
As in my first post I am just curious to know what you more knowledgeable enthusiasts think of my choice. I have not purchased it yet and aim to do so in the next few months.
Any input will be greatly appreciated.