New hunter looking for advice....

[righand14]

i have been fishing for years and now want to get into hunting. i'm not sure what kind of gun to start with. i was thinking the henry gold boy 22 mag... anyone have any other ideas or thoughts???? Thanks

[Jerry D]

Great choice to start with a .22 - I'd go with the .22 long rifle over the mag though, less power but ammo is a lot cheaper $25 for 500.

The .22 is great for pests but for killing larger game you will need to use a bigger gun.

I recommend a .223 as a varmint gun for coyotes if you have that interest.

For deer/moose/elk something like a .308/270/.30-06 are standard, a lot of people are using 7mm08's these days.

[shooter55]

1st question....what are you looking at hunting? If you are new to firearms, you need a gun you are comfortable with to shoot and practice. A rimfire 22 is a great start and you can shoot endless amounts of ammo cheaply and it builds up your skill...Personally, I would look at a bolt action 22 lr rimfire (22mag/17hmr mag) can be expensive, if it is just for plinking. if you have a budget for a Henry, a CZ is a good choice or a savage with accu trigger..
I look at shooting/hunting like golf....you need multiple clubs/guns for different situations.
A small 22 centrefire is great for shooting but limited to hunting varmints. A small deer gun, like a 243 or a 30/30 are great starts and I enjoy shooting both calibres. For the heavy game, 270-308-30-06 - 7mm-08 are great choices..and then finally you can build up to the heavy magnums, 300win mag, 300rum etc. They are not as enjoyable to shoot as they have heavy recoil.
and then shotguns for birds....
both shooting and hunting are great sports and, as anyone, can lead to a serious drain on your bank account....but fun! Reloading is next!!!
enjoy, all the best of luck and let us know how you make out or if you have any questions....R

[righand14]

Thank you very much for the advice... I compleatly agree with what you said. Thanks again.