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The Basics, Starting Out
My First Rifle - finally made a decision
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<blockquote data-quote="ntg" data-source="post: 809724" data-attributes="member: 32568"><p>You're welcome. I never did comment on your question about caliber choice. I'm going to assume that your looking at factory ammo which plays into my response. First, if you can get a chance to fire a friends rifle that's in the caliber your considering it will help a lot as to if you feel you can handle it. If you intend to take on elk I'd really see about something that can shoot more bullet than the 25-06. I'm not saying it can't be done (I've seen it done w/ less), but the "comfort margin" isn't much. You've got to be able to shot in the kill zone for sure, becuase the lighter bullets won't do as well in general if bullet placement isn't ideal. I'd sugget the 7mm-08. It's got the option of 140-160gr. bullets and not going to kick as much as the 270 in similar bullet/rifle combos generally speaking. It's also very comparible in kill ability to the 270. Also, you can find some factory ammo for it in 120 bullet weights that will be even better on recoil and do the job for deer. Another thought, although cost is a challenge, is if shooting a decent bolt gun with a deer/elk caliber is too much for you then look into the semi-auto rifles. The action on them will take a lot of the recoil for you. </p><p></p><p>Best thing you could really do for yourself is see about shooting some guns (a friends, etc.) first to see how you, with your limits, handle it. And one more thing, depending on your disability, MT fish and game may allow you to hunt out of a truck or on a ATV. Fixing a vehicle with a gun mount will also reduce recoil if you're able to do that. Just some ideas and thoughts.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ntg, post: 809724, member: 32568"] You're welcome. I never did comment on your question about caliber choice. I'm going to assume that your looking at factory ammo which plays into my response. First, if you can get a chance to fire a friends rifle that's in the caliber your considering it will help a lot as to if you feel you can handle it. If you intend to take on elk I'd really see about something that can shoot more bullet than the 25-06. I'm not saying it can't be done (I've seen it done w/ less), but the "comfort margin" isn't much. You've got to be able to shot in the kill zone for sure, becuase the lighter bullets won't do as well in general if bullet placement isn't ideal. I'd sugget the 7mm-08. It's got the option of 140-160gr. bullets and not going to kick as much as the 270 in similar bullet/rifle combos generally speaking. It's also very comparible in kill ability to the 270. Also, you can find some factory ammo for it in 120 bullet weights that will be even better on recoil and do the job for deer. Another thought, although cost is a challenge, is if shooting a decent bolt gun with a deer/elk caliber is too much for you then look into the semi-auto rifles. The action on them will take a lot of the recoil for you. Best thing you could really do for yourself is see about shooting some guns (a friends, etc.) first to see how you, with your limits, handle it. And one more thing, depending on your disability, MT fish and game may allow you to hunt out of a truck or on a ATV. Fixing a vehicle with a gun mount will also reduce recoil if you're able to do that. Just some ideas and thoughts. [/QUOTE]
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