A friend wanted some info concerning a deer rifle/caliber for mulies in California. Said rifle will her son's 1st.
Any ideas, guys?
As far as the gun goes:
Rough terrain (major California mountain back country.)
Heavy brush
California Mule deer (bucks can get near to 300 lbs.)
Ranges? don't know--depends on the situation--he likely won't get all that close,especially with dry underfoot conditions.
He doesn't have any experience now. He will take our local hunter safety course that Cali Fish and Game likes folks to have. He will go out with his uncles when he goes.
I want him to keep it as simple as possible and not overspend, but I want him to have a good gun because--well, it's a gun. It should last his lifetime.
Any ideas, guys?