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Posted: 6/30/2012 3:45:30 PM
THE IMAGE ABOVE IS A PAID ADVERTISEMENT It will primarily be used for deer hunting, but also some black bear and hog. I'm thinking of a .308 or 30.06 bolt action. I want something relatively inexpensive, but something that will take some abuse and last a lifetime. I have a scope already. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thank you |
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dbd870
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Posted: 6/30/2012 4:16:56 PM
Lot of first time bolt gun buyers here recently. I'd go with a Savage with the Accutrigger.
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Posted: 6/30/2012 5:49:01 PM
[Last Edit: 6/30/2012 5:50:14 PM by CGMac]
Originally Posted By dbd870:
Lot of first time bolt gun buyers here recently. I'd go with a Savage with the Accutrigger. This. Search out some of the "new rifle" threads. All say the same things. Savage is my choice, it's what I own and accurate every time. Remington, Weatherby, Tikka, all depends on your budget. Lately it's hard to screw up a bolt action. Especially in 308 or 30-06 (my caliber of choice). |
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Bowhntr6pt
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Posted: 7/1/2012 4:37:26 PM
Not much more to add in this thread... the Savage 110 or Remington 700 ADL in 30-06 will fit your stated needs. I'll offer up one more option.... the Marlin XL-7 in 30-06.
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Posted: 7/1/2012 9:18:08 PM
Howa, you won't regret it. Also I pack my T/C Encore a lot, but I kind of like a single shot.
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Posted: 7/4/2012 2:04:47 AM
06 gets my vote here. You are already talking about larger game (bear) so I wouldn't go smaller.
It can do everything a 308 can do, only faster and with more energy, which is the name of the game in hunting large animals. |
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Scott_R
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Posted: 7/4/2012 11:03:36 AM
Originally Posted By battlestick: 06 gets my vote here. You are already talking about larger game (bear) so I wouldn't go smaller. It can do everything a 308 can do, only faster and with more energy, which is the name of the game in hunting large animals. I totally agree. If you decide to go with .308 anyway (don't), at least be sure to get a 1:10 twist to be able to shoot the longer (heavier) bullets. |
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