Lots of handguns... now looking at buying 1st rifle. What 's a good starter?

[Johnnyjellybean]

Looking to spend $500 to $600. Looking for a scope included. I've been looking at the Savage 111 stainless. Any opinions or other suggestions?

 

[Sask_Hunter]

A wby vanguard s2 is about the best in that price range.

 

[SuperCub]

Read on .....

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=431263



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[Johnnyjellybean]

Read on .....

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=431263



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A lot of reading !! But thanks!!

 

[hunter5425]

I'd seriously look at a used rifle scope combination, there are some oood deals on the EE if your patient.

 

[BallCoeff.945]

Really depends on what and where you'd be shooting. But coming from the handgun world, a .44 RM carbine might be a good idea. If lighting off a KSRH7/9 is a piece of cake for you, then adding several inches of barrel and a stock for higher velocity and better control might be interesting. Plus, you might have all the dies, equip etc for hand loading and have a good understanding of the ballistics (at least at the low end ).

Could be used as a light, quick, short-range deer rifle out to 150 yards where most shooting takes place anyway.
http://www.ruger.com/products/rotaryMagazine7744/models.html