TOYSTRY Join Date: December 25, 2016
Posts: 1 Which Hunting Rifle - .270, .300, .308 or 30/06?
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Looking for a rifle that can pretty much put down any big game in North America (deer, mule, elk, bear).
My budget for the rifle is under $1000.
Also for scopes, my budget is under $1000.
Thanks for the help.
Oh, If I could only start over from the beginning rifle w/ what I know now!
Starting out, I didn't have anywhere close to that $2000 funds.
I bought a used rifle similar to my buddies and went hunting with them.
I found I really liked both hunting and shooting targets.
Learned to reload ammo for rifles and like that, too.
My hunting and shooting experience's began to expand and vary.
My rookie mistake was selling the rifle I had; To buy another that would be better for my new interest.
When round-n-round selling and buying 1 rifle.
This cycle ended with a purchase of a 12.5 lb scoped target rifle that I would use for competitions
and also long range box stand hunting - I still have that one today.
My break through milestone was when
I added a second purposely built rifle for stalk hunting and just general woods carry around.
Since I've added several more purposely built or restored or customized rifles;
Each one for a specific hunting or shooting need.
So....If I had to start over again:
I'd pick my most frequent/common hunting situation and obtain a rifle purposely for that particular situation.
I'd begin to learn to reload for it.
As a new different need arose, I'd patiently save-up more $$$$ for another purchase and
use this time to study, investigate and plan what/how to get that situation BEST covered.
Over a lifetime, I know following this strategy is the most rewarding.
You'll have a real good rifle to fit each hunting and shooting situation you like.
TOYSTRY, Tell us about your most frequent/common hunting experiences.
PS: Notice, I didn't mention cartridges cause I pick the best rifle 1st.
......The rest just seemed to fall into place when you know reloading.