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What should I get for my first rifle??

Posted on 12/27/2009 7:35:20 PM PST by wheathead

My wife bought me a hunting rifle for Christmas. Actually, she gave me "permission".( haha) I already have a nice assortment of shotguns and .22's. I'm looking for a drop and stop rifle. One that will drop a deer and stop an "evil-doer". So, what should I get???


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To: wheathead

Marlin 30 30


21 posted on 12/27/2009 7:46:37 PM PST by Sybeck1 (Remember the reason for the season.)
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To: wheathead

My favorite “do-anything” rifle is a Marlin 1894 lever action chambered in .44 Magnum.

Its under 7 pounds loaded, holds 10 rds in the tubular magazine, and will stop everything with two legs and just about everything with four in North America.

I added XS ghost-ring sites to mine. If I can see it, I can hit it - within 150yds. Recoil is negligible and it is a hoot to shoot.

Of course, since obamao was elected I have sold all of my guns but I still have fond memories of that Marlin...


22 posted on 12/27/2009 7:47:28 PM PST by 43north (BHO: 50% white, 50% black, 100% red)
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To: Larry Lucido

Make sure your second rifle doesn’t find out. ;)


23 posted on 12/27/2009 7:49:41 PM PST by Redcitizen (Zartan for President 2012)
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To: wheathead

What is your hunting terrain? Are you sitting on a Texas hill looking through a scope? Are you planted in Arkansas tree stand where it will be fairly close range but through a tangle of underbrush?


24 posted on 12/27/2009 7:49:58 PM PST by Arkinsaw
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To: unixfox

Your wife asked you???? My husband asks me WHERE the loaded guns are all the time! I am the one who keeps track of them!


25 posted on 12/27/2009 7:50:30 PM PST by goodnesswins (Become a Precinct Committee Person/Officer....in the GOP...or do NOT complain.)
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To: wheathead

Given your constraints I’d be shopping for a lever action, 30-30 or possibly 44 magnum. Both calibers are widely available, and the 44 mag would allow you to pick up a revolver sometime in the future and have common ammo.

It’ll work for both applications you have in mind, plus it won’t spook the wife.


26 posted on 12/27/2009 7:51:18 PM PST by cryptical (The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.)
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To: wheathead

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steyr_SSG


27 posted on 12/27/2009 7:52:31 PM PST by mamelukesabre
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To: wheathead
"I'm looking for a drop and stop rifle. One that will drop a deer and stop an "evil-doer"."

Weatherby .300 Magnum.

28 posted on 12/27/2009 7:52:39 PM PST by Semper Mark ("Brevity is the soul of wit." Besides, I only have so much tagline space.)
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To: wheathead

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steyr_Scout


29 posted on 12/27/2009 7:53:39 PM PST by mamelukesabre
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To: wheathead

Remmington 700 PSS


30 posted on 12/27/2009 7:54:03 PM PST by Hammerhead
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To: Markos33

AR 15. 30 round clip. You won’t be sorry.


31 posted on 12/27/2009 7:54:21 PM PST by catarac
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To: wheathead

What will drop a deer will stop a man and vice versa.

So stick to military calibers such as .308, 30-06, 7.62 Russian. Look for rifles such as M-1 Garand, M1A (M-14 lookalike), Spanish CETME. Bolt-actions such as Parker Hale. Older Remingtons: Models 742, 760. Mosin-Nagants abound and are cheap.

Go to www.gunbroker.com. Lotsa stuff on that site.

Check out the price of ammo in each of the cals listed. See if you qualify for Civlian Marksmanship Program membership and discounts.

JMHO, the initial rush on guns since 11-04-08 has subsided, but the run on ammo continues. I wish you success.


32 posted on 12/27/2009 7:55:29 PM PST by elcid1970 ("O Muslim! My bullets are dipped in pig grease!")
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To: wheathead

One all purpose rifle? A Savage bolt action .308. Put the money you save into ammo and practice.


33 posted on 12/27/2009 7:55:53 PM PST by Travis McGee (---www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com---)
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To: wheathead
Remington 700 series. Probably the best rifle for the money. It comes in quite a few different caliber’s. I would get it in the 30.06 because that ammo is readily available anywhere and usually reasonably priced.
34 posted on 12/27/2009 7:56:13 PM PST by skimask
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To: wheathead
You can get an AK with some extras for under $600. I actually have an inexpensive removable mount and scope the one I have got. It is more accurate than what people tend to give them credit for. It is a lot of fun to shoot and very easy to maintain. It is a little underpowered for deer hunting. Depending on the state you would have also have to buy a five round magazine.

The 7.62x39 cartridge is good for reloading and casting your own bullets from tire weights which can save a lot of money if you are on a budget.

35 posted on 12/27/2009 7:56:22 PM PST by fireman15 (Check your facts before making ignorant statements.)
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To: guido911; wheathead
Yeah, the Barrett will stop and drop about anything.

Unfortunately $600 won't even buy the scope.

36 posted on 12/27/2009 7:56:48 PM PST by mountn man (The pleasure you get from life, is equal to the attitude you put into it.)
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To: wheathead
"As I stated already, I have a nice assortment of shotguns and ammo. My budget is around 600$.

Get a Ruger Mini 14.

37 posted on 12/27/2009 7:57:17 PM PST by blackbart.223 (I live in Northern Nevada. Reid doesn't represent me.)
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To: wheathead

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38 posted on 12/27/2009 7:57:46 PM PST by HangnJudge
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To: Sybeck1

“Marlin 30 30”

I bought my Marlin 336 at Walmart—cheep. I haven’t tried those new `LeverRevolution’ shells. Easy to mount a scope.


39 posted on 12/27/2009 7:58:41 PM PST by tumblindice
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To: wheathead

first decide what you want to use it for ...then you can see what would be appropriate to get..


40 posted on 12/27/2009 7:59:11 PM PST by Gone_Postal
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