New to hunting

[TA_Raider]

I am new to hunting, and in November or so I will be taking a trip to Penns. to go hunting. Yet I do not have a rifle.

Does anybody have a suggestion as to what rifle I should get? My pocketbook goes to around $200-$300 and I will be hunting deer. And I would also like to be able to buy innexpensive ammo in bulk.

I was looking at a Russian m91/30 with an Advanced Technology stock. But I am not sure if that would be adequate for my needs.

I apreciate your input.

 

[zamboxl]

a 91/30 has a powerfull enough round to take out any deer u come across, but in your budget y not get a savage 110, at Walmart it already comes with a scope, a cheap ass one but hey if u are just starting out give it a shot. Still get the 91/30 trust me u wont regreat it, i have one and i love, let me repeat that llooovvveeee shooting it, i am actually devating if i should take it on my first hunt ever this fall, well see.

 

[hossdaniels]

alright, your on a very tight budget, so maybe a used savage bolt rifle in .308 would fit the bill. ammo can be bought in bulk, and if its used it will probably come with a scope good enough to last till you can get a better one. savage has an excellent reputation for good shooting rifles on a budget.

 

[aspen]

I would suggest that you hit the used racks and look for a used Savage 110. I picked one up int 30/06, with a simmons cheapy scope for $275. Also I would look for a Marlin 30/30. Around here right before deer season Big 5 runs them on sale for 299.00.

 

[bigcim]

marlin 30-30 lever action youll be pleased

 

[PGroenewold]

I own a handful of Mosins and I personally wouldn't use them for deer hunting in thick brush. That's simply because I find the bolt-knob safety to be clumsy to use. If you need a quick shot, I suspect Bambi would be long gone by the time you're done fiddling with the safety.

If you're leaning toward a milsurp, a Mauser like the Yugo M48 might not be horrible. It's got a safety that I think is easier to manipulate with gloved hands. And they are, what, all of $100 to $150?

Another approach is to haunt your friendly neighborhood pawn shop. Recently I picked up a Glenfield (Marlin) 30-30 for around $150 and a scoped Ruger M77 in 300 Win Mag for $300. Neither are beauty queens of heirloom quality, but so what... the deer won't care. True sporting rifles may have a couple advantages over milsurps. First, you won't have to spend hours cleaning cosmoline from the newer rifle. Second, you probably won't have to worry about drilling and tapping a modern rifle if you plan to scope it. Spend $15 to $30 for an off-the-shelf pair of rings and you're good to go.

Don't get me wrong - I love my milsurps, but if you have a limited budget and your primary purpose is hunting, choose carefully. Also, if you know what type of terrain you'll be hunting or how you'll hunt (still hunting in thick brush, hunting an open field from an elevated stand, organized drives through swampy grass, etc.) that could also help folks provide a more focused opinion.

Best of luck with your hunt!

PG

 

[Outlaws]

I suggest getting a good rifle with iron sights and spend the money that would be for a scope and get some camo clothing.

 

[Jackal]

Depending on what you are hunting, you could also get a 12 guage shotgun and get a rifled slug barrel for it. That way you could also change barrels and instantly have a bird gun or home defense gun. A 12 guage 1 ounce slug is not something i'd want to be standing in front of within 150yds., or any distance for that matter... A decent shotty such as a Mossberg 500 or Remington 870 can be found super cheap. I got my older 870 at a pawnshop used for $65.00 in very nice condition.

 

[rangerruck]

dittos on the savage combo package. 308 30.06 or 243 will fit the bill nicely.

 

[TA_Raider]

The place that I will be hunting in is mainly open with some brush. My uncles farm is just up hill from where I will be hunting and I will be on the hill. There is tall grass and hopefully I will have the cover in the grass. I might possibly have a blind by then, I am not sure.I have been there every year for 4 years and every year I see a huge 10-12 pt buck and maybe I can get that deer this year.