Med-big game rifle?

[darin]

Over the weekend I had the chance to shoot a .400 double-barrel rifle thing...shot the 450/400 Nitro express rounds, and a .300 MAG. I'm hooked now - and think in addition to my M4, I'd like an honest good hunting rifle w/o breaking the bank. That .300 Mag was VERY appealing to me - the $2000 price tag for the rifle, however was not.

Any suggestions?

[crin63]

You cant go wrong with a Remington 700. I personally prefer .308 or .300 Win Mag.

[Mr. P]

Over the weekend I had the chance to shoot a .400 double-barrel rifle thing...shot the 450/400 Nitro express rounds, and a .300 MAG. I'm hooked now - and think in addition to my M4, I'd like an honest good hunting rifle w/o breaking the bank. That .300 Mag was VERY appealing to me - the $2000 price tag for the rifle, however was not.

Any suggestions?

Depends on what you want to hunt.

Here in the south..Deer...30-30, 30-06 or 12 gauge with 00 buck work just fine. Turkey...12 gauge....

I have a new (inherited) 7mm mag that really is not usable here, great for out west big game long shots, but not here.

[darin]

I've got a 12 ga - never thought of hunting deer with it! :)

We're fixin' to have a pig-hunt, and I'd like something capable (my 5.56 'could' - but i don't want to take chances). But I'd also want something for bigger game like Big deer and maybe bear some day.

[crin63]

I personally stay with military calibers because the ammo will always be available. Thats why I suggest 7.62 or 308.

[Mr. P]

I've got a 12 ga - never thought of hunting deer with it! :)

We're fixin' to have a pig-hunt, and I'd like something capable (my 5.56 'could' - but i don't want to take chances). But I'd also want something for bigger game like Big deer and maybe bear some day.

Check the Alabama DNR site..here in Ga they dictate min cal for specific game.

I did hunt deer on Rucker yrs ago an I think back then you could only use a shot gun..I don't really remember though. I know Ohio used to be shot gun only for deer. Don't know if it's still like that or not.

[glockmail]

A real man uses a bow and arrow. *shrug*

[darin]

thanks folks -

I think I'm set for 300 Mag after shooting one over the weekend.

I found a Mossberg 4X4 300 MAG at bud's for less than $500. Any opinions on Mossberg quality?

[darin]

Going to look at this tomorrow:

Winchester 30-06 Model 70 (1978), bolt action, W/Recoil Pad, good condition, list $375 Gun Digest, asking $275 OBO.


Thoughts?

[Mr. P]

Going to look at this tomorrow:

Winchester 30-06 Model 70 (1978), bolt action, W/Recoil Pad, good condition, list $375 Gun Digest, asking $275 OBO.


Thoughts?

It would be nice to know how many rds have been fired..The rifling could be worn out.

Take this with a grain of salt....On Mossberg quality..I have a Mos 16ga that's over 58yrs old. Still works great.

[Sitarro]

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[darin]

It would be nice to know how many rds have been fired..The rifling could be worn out.

Take this with a grain of salt....On Mossberg quality..I have a Mos 16ga that's over 58yrs old. Still works great.

Thanks! This gun is being sold by an O6 Cdr-type...so i'm pretty sure he wouldn't try and jack me nonetheless. I'll bring an experience long-rifle guy with me to take a look-see.


Hey,
Have I sent this site to you guys yet? They are a company out of San Antonio that supplies some serious ammo. Enjoy........ and shoot em up!



http://www.rbcd.net/


Thanks!