Hello,
I have my eye on a new rifle, but it definitely isn't a "need". I have several rifles but what I don't have is something all-purpose. I have varminters, "police" heavy barrels, "evil rifles", and a 7mm magnum.
I mostly have "precision" rifles set up to be shot either from the prone or from a rest. I'm now looking for a rifle that can be slung over a shoulder and carried out on a hunt... what and where are still to be determined. So, not knowing the target, what do you recommend?
I never saw much use for "budget rifles" before, but I think I'm coming around. I think the Ruger American in .243 fits the bill pretty well. Lightweight, American made, and affordable. I usually spend big money on accurate rifles, but something that will likely be shot standing or crouched with makeshift shooting sticks doesn't need to be a 1/2 MOA tackdriver....
30-06 is the default answer, but I already have a 7mm Mag. Too much overlap? 30-30? Please help.
-StaTiK-
I have my eye on a new rifle, but it definitely isn't a "need". I have several rifles but what I don't have is something all-purpose. I have varminters, "police" heavy barrels, "evil rifles", and a 7mm magnum.
I mostly have "precision" rifles set up to be shot either from the prone or from a rest. I'm now looking for a rifle that can be slung over a shoulder and carried out on a hunt... what and where are still to be determined. So, not knowing the target, what do you recommend?
I never saw much use for "budget rifles" before, but I think I'm coming around. I think the Ruger American in .243 fits the bill pretty well. Lightweight, American made, and affordable. I usually spend big money on accurate rifles, but something that will likely be shot standing or crouched with makeshift shooting sticks doesn't need to be a 1/2 MOA tackdriver....
30-06 is the default answer, but I already have a 7mm Mag. Too much overlap? 30-30? Please help.
-StaTiK-