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The Basics, Starting Out
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<blockquote data-quote="arch408" data-source="post: 1833851" data-attributes="member: 59036"><p>I assume from your question that you are relatively inexperienced in shooting. I know that when you assume you can make an *** out of u and me. But if you are, I would suggest a relatively light recoiling rifle until you can gain experience and can feel comfortable with a larger caliber. Somebody mentioned a TC Compass. I've got two, a 6.5 Creedmoor and a .308 Win. So far I'm no impressed with the 6.5 and have not worked with the .308. I'm getting 6 to 7 inch groups with the only ammo I've tried in it. I don't know if it's therifle, ammo or scope or a combination of those things. I haven't tried a different scope or ammo yet. All the reviews indicate that it is an accurate rifle. You might try one since it is probably the most inexpensive rifles you can get. After you decide that you want to continue hunting and shooting you can invest in a nicer rifle. I would also start with a caliber like the .243 win, 6.5 CM, 7mm-08 or .308Win. I don't have any big game experience with the .243, but I know I really like it for varmints with the 75gr bullet. I haven't killed any big game with my 6.5CM, but I have killed many deer with my 6.5 Rem mag. It is deadly with the 120gr bullet. I've also killed a lot deer with the 30-06 and I know the the .308 will perform similarly with bullets up to 150 to165 grain bullets. You have received a lot of advice, so weigh all the input and do what you think you can handle.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="arch408, post: 1833851, member: 59036"] I assume from your question that you are relatively inexperienced in shooting. I know that when you assume you can make an *** out of u and me. But if you are, I would suggest a relatively light recoiling rifle until you can gain experience and can feel comfortable with a larger caliber. Somebody mentioned a TC Compass. I've got two, a 6.5 Creedmoor and a .308 Win. So far I'm no impressed with the 6.5 and have not worked with the .308. I'm getting 6 to 7 inch groups with the only ammo I've tried in it. I don't know if it's therifle, ammo or scope or a combination of those things. I haven't tried a different scope or ammo yet. All the reviews indicate that it is an accurate rifle. You might try one since it is probably the most inexpensive rifles you can get. After you decide that you want to continue hunting and shooting you can invest in a nicer rifle. I would also start with a caliber like the .243 win, 6.5 CM, 7mm-08 or .308Win. I don't have any big game experience with the .243, but I know I really like it for varmints with the 75gr bullet. I haven't killed any big game with my 6.5CM, but I have killed many deer with my 6.5 Rem mag. It is deadly with the 120gr bullet. I've also killed a lot deer with the 30-06 and I know the the .308 will perform similarly with bullets up to 150 to165 grain bullets. You have received a lot of advice, so weigh all the input and do what you think you can handle. [/QUOTE]
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