pmsmith2032
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I am looking to buy a new rifle and have a few questions. I will be selling an old Ruger M77 (30-06) and a Marlin 30AS (30-30). Neither of the two rifles I will be selling have ever been accurate (I tried glass bedding the Ruger). Anyway my questions are:
1. Should I stick with a 30-06 or look at something else? I will be using the rifle primarily for deer hunting in northern Wisconsin (primarily blind hunting....shots 25 yards to 150 yards) but will also be using it on an upcoming black bear hunt in the same area. Ideally I would like something with a little less recoil (I have a 10 year old son who is starting to shoot). My father reloads so we might be able to work up a lighter load for my son (I'm currently shooting a 165 grain bullet).
2. Is the Ruger American Predator the best "bang-for-the-buck" in the $400-$450 price range?
3. Assuming the Ruger American Predator is the best choice, what is the difference between magazine styles. I see they offer a model with a rotary magazine and a model with an AI-style magazine. What is the difference?
4. I have an old Leupold VX-II 3x9x40mm scope on the Ruger M77 (bought back in the early 90s I think). Should I sell it with the Ruger or keep it for the new rifle?
Thanks in advance for any help!
1. Should I stick with a 30-06 or look at something else? I will be using the rifle primarily for deer hunting in northern Wisconsin (primarily blind hunting....shots 25 yards to 150 yards) but will also be using it on an upcoming black bear hunt in the same area. Ideally I would like something with a little less recoil (I have a 10 year old son who is starting to shoot). My father reloads so we might be able to work up a lighter load for my son (I'm currently shooting a 165 grain bullet).
2. Is the Ruger American Predator the best "bang-for-the-buck" in the $400-$450 price range?
3. Assuming the Ruger American Predator is the best choice, what is the difference between magazine styles. I see they offer a model with a rotary magazine and a model with an AI-style magazine. What is the difference?
4. I have an old Leupold VX-II 3x9x40mm scope on the Ruger M77 (bought back in the early 90s I think). Should I sell it with the Ruger or keep it for the new rifle?
Thanks in advance for any help!