Good entry level rifle

[catnthehat]

Originally Posted by TBark

My son has had a Savage Stevens 200 in 30-06 for 8 years now, used it since we was 12.
He started with light 120gr (or 125) factory loads, then I loaded him 180's for past few years.
Its been good to him, taking 6 deer and an elk in that time.
Entry level for sure, but he doesn't seem to want another rifle.

TBark

Hard to argue with something that fits and works.
Cat

[Knot Rite]

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A good cushion butt will absorb a lot of recoil too.

Bobby

[David Henry]

Tikka T3 in 243 Win or 25-06 Rem. D.H.

[WillyOneStyle]

The savage axis line comes with a scope and are reasonably inexpensive. I have one in .243. I have only shot targets with it, and it hits them. From what I have read on this forum they are superior to other economy line rifles.

[58thecat]

My personal choice would be a marlin lever action 30/30 complete with the scope package.
Great deer cartridge in which if he graduates or wishes to upgrade he will always have old faithful kicking around as a back up rifle.
Gotta love people when they show up at camp etc with only one rifle
On another note if you purchase a rifle with sights and a scope I first sight my rifle in with the iron sights then instal the scope and repeat. If you ever have an incident and the scope goes south just remove and you can carry on the hunt.
Food for thought.
Good luck!

[gtr]

Look a few threads down. Identical question asked. LOL

[Huk]

Tikka t3 in stainless. 270 win or 25-06

[runnin'wild]

Originally Posted by Huk

Tikka t3 in stainless. 270 win or 25-06

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