Thirty_Handicap
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I know this is probably an annoying question, but I am looking for input on how to select my first rifle. My purposes will be hunting (when I finally get out of Los Angeles) and high-caliber (the cartridge, not me) plinking. I'm hoping to spend around $500, and then some more on some quality optics.
Experience-wise, I'm primarily a handgunner, but I've shot shotguns and .22. My initial inclination based on brand recognition is either Winchester Model 70, or some variant of the Remington 700 VS.
Then there's the issue of caliber. If I get to go hunting, it will likely be deer. Is 30-06 or .308 good enought for that?
Finally, my grandpa is an old hunter, and I'm considering offering to purchase his old rifles. He doesn't hunt or shoot anymore, so I don't think he'd be offended by the offer. I know he's got something in 30-06, and, knowing gramps, I'd guess that it's either a Remington or Winchester. If I buy from my Grandpa in California, do we have to go through a FFL?
I'm actually 26 years old, though on reading this message I probably sound like I'm 12 . I'm new to the "Art of the Rifle" Forum, but if you guys are as helpful and informative as the Handgun forum, I'll be in great shape.
Thanks for taking the time to help.
Paul
Experience-wise, I'm primarily a handgunner, but I've shot shotguns and .22. My initial inclination based on brand recognition is either Winchester Model 70, or some variant of the Remington 700 VS.
Then there's the issue of caliber. If I get to go hunting, it will likely be deer. Is 30-06 or .308 good enought for that?
Finally, my grandpa is an old hunter, and I'm considering offering to purchase his old rifles. He doesn't hunt or shoot anymore, so I don't think he'd be offended by the offer. I know he's got something in 30-06, and, knowing gramps, I'd guess that it's either a Remington or Winchester. If I buy from my Grandpa in California, do we have to go through a FFL?
I'm actually 26 years old, though on reading this message I probably sound like I'm 12 . I'm new to the "Art of the Rifle" Forum, but if you guys are as helpful and informative as the Handgun forum, I'll be in great shape.
Thanks for taking the time to help.
Paul