comparison question about bolt, lever, pump and semi-auto riffle
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This pretty much sums it up. If you ever plan to reload your own, then a bolt action is your best choice in a repeater. Not that you can't reload for a semi,
lever, or pump, but a bolt action would be the most tolerant platform. Then there are the various single actions.......
Ruger nd CZ also make lefties. Maybe have a look for a Savage 99 in 308-nice ambi rifle usually with tang safety. I am a leftie and own several leftie bolt actions as well as levers and pumps. All are accurate enough for hunting no doubt.
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The bolt action is the most reliable, easiest to maintain, and most trouble free action going, as well as the most accurate by a small margin. There are inexpensive left hand bolt actions available that will do a great job for you, and a .270 Win or 30.06 Springfield will work very well for both moose and deer. If you have a bit of money left over after buying the rifle, consider the Bushnell Elite 3200 3-9X40 with Rainguard, a nice bright scope for a fair price that won't cost you a shot on an animal in the rain.
Bolt, Single Shot, Semi-Auto, Pump, Lever
Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, I once had notions like you have now Rosh.
I started with a Bolt gun, a Sako to be precise. Got rid of it for a BLR lever. Used that with open sights for a while and then gave it to son for Grad gift. Bought a BAR 30-06 and two Weatherby Synthetics in 243 (one for me and one for him - grad gift too). Then bought a Ruger target in 223. Traded it in for a Rem 700 SPS, in 223. Got rid of the Weatherby for a Remy 7600 pump (when I could not get a fast second shot on a 'yote). In that time, I bought a 17 hmr and a M14. Bought a Ruger Ranch in 223.
The moral of the story, is that there is NO one fit. They all have strengths and weaknesses. You discover that over time. I now have particular rifles for particular hunting circumstances and situations. Now, it depends on what side of the bed I wake up on and decide exactly how I want to shoot. Loading, as mentioned earlier is also important as it becomes a labour of love and satisfaction when the "sweet load" for your rifle is found.
Don't worry about just ONE rifle for now. Get an all 'round contender. 270, 30-06, 308. Get something you like because, like your socks, you will change your tastes and want something different for a different need.
Much to my honest surprise, my 7600 in 243 has become my "goto" for varmints. For big game, I still use my BAR, but my M14 ALWAYS comes with me on those trips.
Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, I once had notions like you have now Rosh.
I started with a Bolt gun, a Sako to be precise. Got rid of it for a BLR lever. Used that with open sights for a while and then gave it to son for Grad gift. Bought a BAR 30-06 and two Weatherby Synthetics in 243 (one for me and one for him - grad gift too). Then bought a Ruger target in 223. Traded it in for a Rem 700 SPS, in 223. Got rid of the Weatherby for a Remy 7600 pump (when I could not get a fast second shot on a 'yote). In that time, I bought a 17 hmr and a M14. Bought a Ruger Ranch in 223.
The moral of the story, is that there is NO one fit. They all have strengths and weaknesses. You discover that over time. I now have particular rifles for particular hunting circumstances and situations. Now, it depends on what side of the bed I wake up on and decide exactly how I want to shoot. Loading, as mentioned earlier is also important as it becomes a labour of love and satisfaction when the "sweet load" for your rifle is found.
Don't worry about just ONE rifle for now. Get an all 'round contender. 270, 30-06, 308. Get something you like because, like your socks, you will change your tastes and want something different for a different need.
Much to my honest surprise, my 7600 in 243 has become my "goto" for varmints. For big game, I still use my BAR, but my M14 ALWAYS comes with me on those trips.
