30/06, and I would skip the remington, I have to agree with Boomer, if it were me I would go with winchester or ruger new, or even better an older rifle. I know its not for everyone, but some of the older rifles are for superior in fit finnish and over all quality to a 1000$ new rifle and can cost less than half that!
My first rifle
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thats what I did ... put a 100% deposit on it .. when i got my pal they finalized it
I know a number of full grown men that flinch useing a 30-06, one guy is 6'3" & 250lbs...size doesn't neccessarily mean anything.
blasted_saber
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- A blue part of Ontario
Disagree entirely. 3006 is generally what I consider the maximum amount of recoil most hunters will tolerate. Im not talking about CGNers, im talking about "Joe Hunter".
To the OP, go with a 3006. However, I like 308 better. Similar ballistics to 200m, cheaper ammo (with the ability to shoot 7.62x51 target ammo), and less recoil.
I think the rifle choice is great, though at that price point I am bias toward the Winchester Model 70 Extreme Weather. Maybe you already played with it.
Anyway, I would recommend then 30-06 over the WSM as a first time rifle. Cheaper to feed (this matters, you need to shoot alot) and the recoil isn't necessary.
I would echo looking at a .270. It was my first cartridge, and i have taken many animals from deer to moose with it.
Anyway, I would recommend then 30-06 over the WSM as a first time rifle. Cheaper to feed (this matters, you need to shoot alot) and the recoil isn't necessary.
I would echo looking at a .270. It was my first cartridge, and i have taken many animals from deer to moose with it.
- Location
- Somewhere on the Hudson Bay Coast
He had all kinds of room, he just didn't want to give up his baby beluga too badly. In the end he was walked off the end of the point and went for a swim, then he was back on the carcass a few minutes after we left.
Jordan Smith
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Calgary, AB
Worry about the rifle, not the cartridge it's chambered in. Killing power is much more determined by where you shoot the animal, and the specific bullet you choose to use, than by the cartridge you choose. Pick the rifle that feels best, fits best, and fits your budget. Then I would recommend you go with a cartridge that is one step down in power from what you were considering, such as the .270 Win, and use a GOOD BULLET. I would go for a 130gr TTSX and call it good for hunting. Pick up some cheap 130gr bullets for practice.
The Ruger Hawkeye All-Weather is a great, durable, tough rifle. Accurate, too. The Win 70 is another great. Rem 700 is the Chevy 350 of rifles. There is a plethora of aftermarket upgrades and replacement parts available for these rifles, and the rifles tend to be fairly accurate and durable, as well. Those would be my top picks for a mid-priced rifle. The T/C Icon seems decent, but it's fairly new on the market and weighs a bit more than the others, if that matters to you.
The Ruger Hawkeye All-Weather is a great, durable, tough rifle. Accurate, too. The Win 70 is another great. Rem 700 is the Chevy 350 of rifles. There is a plethora of aftermarket upgrades and replacement parts available for these rifles, and the rifles tend to be fairly accurate and durable, as well. Those would be my top picks for a mid-priced rifle. The T/C Icon seems decent, but it's fairly new on the market and weighs a bit more than the others, if that matters to you.
Allot of great thoughts and opinions for sure... I do realize as experience shooters you will want to persuade me into a smaller caliber. My Bro has a few different rifles starting in a .22 and also a shotgun so don't think I will be looking at a .22 since I will be able to shoot them whenever to practice on but will step down from a 300WSM to a 30.06 and consider the rifles mentioned like the winchester, remington and ill even check out the Ruger Hawkeye Sporter and go feel them out and see what fits me best. And hopefully even before that go shoot some different models to see ...... man I wish I lived somewhere with better eccess to a range and more friends who shoot
Sorry to hear that you dont have many friends that shoot!
In my circle of friends, we kind of feed off each others ideas and projects.
Keeps it fresh and interestresting.
Maybe look around you, someone you know might follow your lead.
Even by yourself, the gun/shooting/hunting thing can be enjoyable!
In my circle of friends, we kind of feed off each others ideas and projects.
Keeps it fresh and interestresting.
Maybe look around you, someone you know might follow your lead.
Even by yourself, the gun/shooting/hunting thing can be enjoyable!
