So I'm posing the question for you all about an all-around gun. I know this has been beat to death, and I don't know if my criteria exist in a given weapon. I want a light-weight rifle that will handle everything from coyotes to black bear, but has the ability to be fur-friendly with appropriate loads for coyotes.
I don't care if it's lever, bolt, or pump, but I'd like a repeater. Semis are out due to the price (somewhat) and the weight (mostly). I'm looking at shooting out to approximately 150 yards with said gun. My proposed budget is in the budget office (my wife) of approximately $650. The ability to mount an optic is not necessary, but iron sights are a must.
I know from the looks of things a .30-30 would work ok, but the fur-friendly part is difficult for me to determine. I don't know if I could find a load that would work.
I don't care if it's lever, bolt, or pump, but I'd like a repeater. Semis are out due to the price (somewhat) and the weight (mostly). I'm looking at shooting out to approximately 150 yards with said gun. My proposed budget is in the budget office (my wife) of approximately $650. The ability to mount an optic is not necessary, but iron sights are a must.
I know from the looks of things a .30-30 would work ok, but the fur-friendly part is difficult for me to determine. I don't know if I could find a load that would work.