Beginner hunting rifle

[BigSqueeze]

Just wanted to know anyones suggestion on what a decent entry-level hunting rifle might be? Nothing too fancy or expensive, I'm thinking something I can go after deer and maybe hogs with? Thasnks in advance guys!

 

[Dfalt]

I'd suggest either a Ruger American or a Savage Axis II in .308. Sometimes you can find deals on them for around 350-400 with an admittedly not very good but good enough scope.

 

[BigSqueeze]

I'd suggest either a Ruger American or a Savage Axis II in .308. Sometimes you can find deals on them for around 350-400 with an admittedly not very good but good enough scope.

Thanks! There's so many options out there I needa short-list to narrow it down.

 

[three percent]

Tikka ,Howa,savage,bergara,browning, Remington 700,weatherby vanguard.if you want a really good shooting rifle that's not expensive get a Tikka a little more than the budget ones mentioned above but well worth the extra money.
308 is also a excellent hunting cartridge

 

[Wooddux1]

Thompson center venture 308, and all the ones listed above.

 

[Griz375]

Nice to have options isn't it?

Welcome to the hunter-gatherer clan

 

[BigSqueeze]

Nice to have options isn't it?

Welcome to the hunter-gatherer clan

Heck yeah! Thanks, its nice to be here

 

[Guru270]

Depending on personal size,if smaller a nef handi rifle in 243win then a savage axis compact in 243. Asmaller adult a savage axis 270 win.

 

[BigFish]

Honestly, any rifle of legal caliber for the game you are hunting with mushrooming ammo in AL will work fine. The best rifle is the one that always hits exactly where you aim every time and under various conditions and positions while hunting. Most rifles are capable of more accuracy than the man shooting can perform. Hunting/shooting is really just limited by a man’s own skill level.

 

[rkflorey]

For a seasoned shooter you can't go wrong with a 308, but a new younger shooter will benefit from less recoil. Try a .243 or 7mm-08, it is more than capable of any reasonable shot on a deer and won't destroy asmuch meat as a big magnum.

 

[DoyleAlley]

I'm going to disagree on the .243. In my opinion, that is a round for someone who knows exactly where to hit a deer AND has the skills to do it consistently. Not enough lead on target for near misses.

 

[mrc283]

That depends on your budget…

 

[GotrektheSlayer]

I'll second the suggestion for the Savage Axis in .308 W. Very accurate, lightweight the .308 is enough for pigs.

The only drawback is the scopes on most package rifles just get you by's until you can find a nice one later.