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<blockquote data-quote="trebark" data-source="post: 650667" data-attributes="member: 19172"><p>Thank you for your service. It is because of your good work, that folks like us have the freedom to shoot and hunt in this great country.</p><p> </p><p>In terms of cartridge, the 30cals are tough to beat for your prescribed use. 308, 30-06 or 300winmag. Of those three, 30-06 would do just fine. As a marine, you should know the old adage "if you find yourself in a fair fight, your strategy sucks!" In hunting terms, this means there's no such thing as overkill.</p><p> </p><p>Savage rifle is a great start. Get one with the accutrigger so you can tune it down to 2.5lbs or less. </p><p> </p><p>Also, previous advice on optics is good advice. So no skimp on optics. Nothing worse than missing a shot because of a crappy scope. Buy the best you can afford. If it turns out you do not like hunting, you will have an easier time selling a quality scope than a crappy one. Earlier posts have named some good brands - also consider Sightron.</p><p> </p><p>Where are you in VA? as an active duty Marine, you can shoot on MCB Quantico where they have a 1000yard range. Check out <a href="http://www.quanticoshootingclub.com" target="_blank">www.quanticoshootingclub.com</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="trebark, post: 650667, member: 19172"] Thank you for your service. It is because of your good work, that folks like us have the freedom to shoot and hunt in this great country. In terms of cartridge, the 30cals are tough to beat for your prescribed use. 308, 30-06 or 300winmag. Of those three, 30-06 would do just fine. As a marine, you should know the old adage "if you find yourself in a fair fight, your strategy sucks!" In hunting terms, this means there's no such thing as overkill. Savage rifle is a great start. Get one with the accutrigger so you can tune it down to 2.5lbs or less. Also, previous advice on optics is good advice. So no skimp on optics. Nothing worse than missing a shot because of a crappy scope. Buy the best you can afford. If it turns out you do not like hunting, you will have an easier time selling a quality scope than a crappy one. Earlier posts have named some good brands - also consider Sightron. Where are you in VA? as an active duty Marine, you can shoot on MCB Quantico where they have a 1000yard range. Check out [URL="http://www.quanticoshootingclub.com"]www.quanticoshootingclub.com[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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