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<blockquote data-quote="MontanaRifleman" data-source="post: 888635" data-attributes="member: 11717"><p>Do they allow rifle in hunting in NJ? Some highly populated states like IL and IN do not. If not, it sounds like the only reason you would need a rifle would be for recreational/competitive shooting or hunting out of state. I'm originally from PA BTW.</p><p></p><p>A lot of the members here can offer you good advice but if you are only looking into short range shooting and hunting you might consider another site like 24 hr campfire as this is a more specialized site dealing with precision long range equipment and techniques and that's the type of advise you get, i.e. the Long Range youtube series you were pointed to which is not what you need. Although you can learn some good basic marksmanship techniques from it. There are also some good videos on this site for marksmanship basics.</p><p></p><p>That said, for entry level basic short range deer hunting I would recommend a good basic bolt action rifle like a Weatherby Vanguard S2 or Winchester M70.</p><p></p><p>Chamberings to consider would be 25-06, 260 Rem, 270 Win, 7mm-08, 308 Win, and 30-06. You really don't need anything larger than any of those cartridges for what you're looking for. For all around practicality, the 308 Win is probably the best choice.</p><p></p><p>As mentioned, try to get together with someone you know who knows something about guns, marksmanship and hunting which will be a big help for you.</p><p></p><p>Hope that helps and welcome to the fun world of guns!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MontanaRifleman, post: 888635, member: 11717"] Do they allow rifle in hunting in NJ? Some highly populated states like IL and IN do not. If not, it sounds like the only reason you would need a rifle would be for recreational/competitive shooting or hunting out of state. I'm originally from PA BTW. A lot of the members here can offer you good advice but if you are only looking into short range shooting and hunting you might consider another site like 24 hr campfire as this is a more specialized site dealing with precision long range equipment and techniques and that's the type of advise you get, i.e. the Long Range youtube series you were pointed to which is not what you need. Although you can learn some good basic marksmanship techniques from it. There are also some good videos on this site for marksmanship basics. That said, for entry level basic short range deer hunting I would recommend a good basic bolt action rifle like a Weatherby Vanguard S2 or Winchester M70. Chamberings to consider would be 25-06, 260 Rem, 270 Win, 7mm-08, 308 Win, and 30-06. You really don't need anything larger than any of those cartridges for what you're looking for. For all around practicality, the 308 Win is probably the best choice. As mentioned, try to get together with someone you know who knows something about guns, marksmanship and hunting which will be a big help for you. Hope that helps and welcome to the fun world of guns! [/QUOTE]
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