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<blockquote data-quote="Alibiiv" data-source="post: 1656965" data-attributes="member: 69192"><p>My first thought is to say to <u><em>not act impulsively</em></u>. I'd suggest that you be a bit more patient do a little more research before spending your hard earned money. You've already experienced the purchase of what a bad rifle is like. I'd like to suggest that you take a look at the different cartridges that are out there, and Lord knows there are a great number of them to choose from. It took me six-months to make a decision on what caliber to make a build on, to meet what I wanted it to do. Make your purchase a "fun" thing and not something that is going to torture you; once you have bought that rifle you are married to it. I checked your area, found four gun shops,<em> "Big S sporting goods, The Armory, Joe's Firearms, The Gun Vault</em>." Try going to these gun shops to handle, shoulder and work the actions on. If you are starting out, <strong><u><em>I would suggest that you get something with less recoil than the 30-06</em></u></strong>, it's a bit stout in the recoil department. Getting accustomed to recoil is not as easy as some might think, especially for a new shooter with limited experience. The .270 Winchester is a great caliber that will reach out a great distance without the recoil of the 30-06, the cartridge is quite accurate, ammunition is easy to find, the round has a good history and for some a good following. I was not a fan of the .270 until I got one at a very cheap price as a donor rifle, shot it out of curiousity before making the build. After shooting the rifle I built a .270. If weight is an issue, try looking at the short-action calibers, the .308 Winchester is another great round that ought to fill your requirements and shooting expectations; again a little lighter in the recoil department. There's the 7mm-08, the 6.5 Creedmoor (can't believe I just suggested this one<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite12" alt="o_O" title="Er... what? o_O" loading="lazy" data-shortname="o_O" /><img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll Eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" />), 6.5 X 55, 25-06 and just a plethora of other rounds out there, that will do what the 30-06 will do and a lot easier on the shoulder. The 6.5 Creedmoor might just be a great round to start out with; and, you certainly will find a following on the forum for the round. I hope this has helped, from what you have written here you are determined to find a great shooting rifle, goo luck with your find.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alibiiv, post: 1656965, member: 69192"] My first thought is to say to [U][I]not act impulsively[/I][/U]. I'd suggest that you be a bit more patient do a little more research before spending your hard earned money. You've already experienced the purchase of what a bad rifle is like. I'd like to suggest that you take a look at the different cartridges that are out there, and Lord knows there are a great number of them to choose from. It took me six-months to make a decision on what caliber to make a build on, to meet what I wanted it to do. Make your purchase a "fun" thing and not something that is going to torture you; once you have bought that rifle you are married to it. I checked your area, found four gun shops,[I] "Big S sporting goods, The Armory, Joe's Firearms, The Gun Vault[/I]." Try going to these gun shops to handle, shoulder and work the actions on. If you are starting out, [B][U][I]I would suggest that you get something with less recoil than the 30-06[/I][/U][/B], it's a bit stout in the recoil department. Getting accustomed to recoil is not as easy as some might think, especially for a new shooter with limited experience. The .270 Winchester is a great caliber that will reach out a great distance without the recoil of the 30-06, the cartridge is quite accurate, ammunition is easy to find, the round has a good history and for some a good following. I was not a fan of the .270 until I got one at a very cheap price as a donor rifle, shot it out of curiousity before making the build. After shooting the rifle I built a .270. If weight is an issue, try looking at the short-action calibers, the .308 Winchester is another great round that ought to fill your requirements and shooting expectations; again a little lighter in the recoil department. There's the 7mm-08, the 6.5 Creedmoor (can't believe I just suggested this oneo_O:rolleyes:), 6.5 X 55, 25-06 and just a plethora of other rounds out there, that will do what the 30-06 will do and a lot easier on the shoulder. The 6.5 Creedmoor might just be a great round to start out with; and, you certainly will find a following on the forum for the round. I hope this has helped, from what you have written here you are determined to find a great shooting rifle, goo luck with your find. [/QUOTE]
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