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Originally Posted by flatbutt
Fair enough.I should know better.
This will be a hunting rifle. Deer at least. So sling weight is important. I also want to use an easily obtainable ammo. Even though I'm shopping for the Dillon set up now, I still would like to purchase the ammo easily.
thanks gang
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I have been impressed by Savages in terms of bang for the buck if you go for one of their higher line models that have the accu-trigger. I would still recommend one of these, if you are interested in a wooden furniture gun (that series is called the "American Classic").
What I recently ran across is the Ruger "American Rifle", which appears to copy a lot of Savage's nice points (adjustable trigger like the accu-trigger, barrel nut) and combine it with a 3 lug 70 degree bolt and a detachable rotary magazine. It is light as well and under $400 street price and a real performer according to all reviews I have seen. Unfortunately though with all the plastic parts, it probably is not going to be a family heirloom to be passed down to your great-grandson in 50 years from now.
Calibers depend on how far you plan on shooting your deer. Here out in the West, shooting out to 300 yards and even 400 on an antelope hunt are not uncommon, so people usually prefer flat shooting rounds like the .243, .270 or even .300 Win Mag or 7 mm Rem. The big whoppers are loaded down for smaller game but loaded to normal levels for Elk, bear or wild boar trips.
If I were you, for a first deer rifle, I'd get a .243 or .270 Ruger American Rifle:
The Ruger American Rifle™ Bolt-Action Rifle Models
I would stay away from the heavier bullets (30.06 and 308) for the sake of a better trajectory. I also recommend you spend at least $200 on a quality scope. There a Bushnell Elite (made in Japan) or a quality Nikon scope will get you going.
HTH?
G