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The Basics, Starting Out
Another newbie looking for hunting rifle advise
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<blockquote data-quote="azjim" data-source="post: 980745" data-attributes="member: 82840"><p>Hi everyone. </p><p>I haven't hunted deer since parchute pants were popular. </p><p>After taking my sons on junior hunts I've got the bug to start again. Being in AZ , there are times when a 400 yard shot might be all you have. I'd like some advise on a rifle. I'll start with a little of what I'm trying to accomplish. </p><p>Budget - like to keep it under a grand ( not counting optics)</p><p>Caliber- not sure , but I'm leaning toward 6.5 cm or .308</p><p>Brand- no real preference, but Tikka looks nice and TC icon is interesting</p><p></p><p>Some other factors </p><p>I shoot lefty but have shot a lot of right hand bolt actions, not sure if that affects accuracy. Most sports, I play right handed anyway. </p><p></p><p>I used to sight my 30.06 at 200 yds and felt comfortable hunting deer out to 300. </p><p></p><p>I would like to advoid reloading ammo, I'm hoping to shoot factory " premium" ammo. I'm willing to learn and invest in equipment if it's required. </p><p></p><p>Technique- I've started reading up on basic technique and will spend time at the range working on my part. With that being said, to be honest Im hoping to not be at the range every weekend. ( no offense intended to those who are)</p><p></p><p>In short, I guess I'm looking for the " shooting 500 yards for dummies" version. </p><p> </p><p>Thx in advance. Jim</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="azjim, post: 980745, member: 82840"] Hi everyone. I haven't hunted deer since parchute pants were popular. After taking my sons on junior hunts I've got the bug to start again. Being in AZ , there are times when a 400 yard shot might be all you have. I'd like some advise on a rifle. I'll start with a little of what I'm trying to accomplish. Budget - like to keep it under a grand ( not counting optics) Caliber- not sure , but I'm leaning toward 6.5 cm or .308 Brand- no real preference, but Tikka looks nice and TC icon is interesting Some other factors I shoot lefty but have shot a lot of right hand bolt actions, not sure if that affects accuracy. Most sports, I play right handed anyway. I used to sight my 30.06 at 200 yds and felt comfortable hunting deer out to 300. I would like to advoid reloading ammo, I'm hoping to shoot factory " premium" ammo. I'm willing to learn and invest in equipment if it's required. Technique- I've started reading up on basic technique and will spend time at the range working on my part. With that being said, to be honest Im hoping to not be at the range every weekend. ( no offense intended to those who are) In short, I guess I'm looking for the " shooting 500 yards for dummies" version. Thx in advance. Jim [/QUOTE]
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