Suggestions for first hunting rifle

[saskaman]

Go take a look at the Tikka and weatherby vanguard rifles and buy whatever feels best to you, my suggestion is 7-08. light recoil, accurate, and all the gun youll ever need on north america. top it off with good rings and nice scope. a nice vortex or leupold will do. then shoot it and love it. buy a 22 with a similar feel and shoot gophers with it all summer to refine your skills

[DanJ]

Originally Posted by RobF

sks. cheap and effective

Are you trying to be funny?

This is a young man who wants to actually kill game. SKS is an absurd rifle.

In my humble opinion.

[fisherman420]

.243 with a fixed 4 power tasco scope......that's where it all began for me. The 7mm-08 also a great option with more bullet choices but I like my classics.

[58thecat]

Originally Posted by Buckhead

Tikka would be a good choice. 30-06.

I like their tupperware stocks. Can bang them, scratch them, etc.

A good working rifle.

You can always upgrade the stock later if you choose.

They also have a laminated stock model - but more $$$.

Good choice throw on a 3-9 x 40 scope say Burris not too high end or low end and you will have a rifle for life.

[gtr]

Originally Posted by Snemetchek

Thanks everyone for all yourb input. This site has been a great help so far. I just found out yesterday my father in law is handing down his browning lever action 308 to me. It was his granddad so its easily from the 70's .... any advice or input on this gun would be great.

Best gun you will own.