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MyHuntingForum Main => General Hunting Discussion => Topic started by: Jack_Winchester_13 on Jun 25, 2017, 01:06:27 PM
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I am 12 and five foot five, should I get (personally i like the first and last ones best)
http://www.cabelas.ca/product/9335/marlin-336w-lever-action-rifle
http://www.cabelas.ca/product/3778/marlin-336c-lever-action-rifle
http://www.cabelas.ca/product/87533/savage-arms-model-10t-tactical-bolt-action-rifle
http://www.cabelas.ca/product/26173/mossberg-464-laminate-marinecote-lever-action-rifle
http://www.cabelas.ca/product/26216/henry-30-30-win-brass-lever-action-rifle-w-octagon-barrel
http://www.cabelas.ca/product/24568/marlin-model-336bl-lever-action-rifle
http://www.cabelas.ca/product/68694/marlin-336-xlr-lever-action-rifle
http://www.cabelas.ca/product/26215/henry-steel-round-barrel-lever-action-rifle
http://www.cabelas.ca/product/38723/ruger-american-bolt-action-rifle
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The Ruger American is a awesome first rifle and should fit you well. Get a .308 and it will cover everything you need in the continental U.S. very accurate and well made for the price point. Put a leupold vx-1 on it and have at it. Good luck with your purchase. Shoulder a few first a comfortable gun is invaluable.
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I am 12 and five foot five, should I get (personally i like the first and last ones best)
http://www.cabelas.ca/product/9335/marlin-336w-lever-action-rifle
http://www.cabelas.ca/product/3778/marlin-336c-lever-action-rifle
http://www.cabelas.ca/product/87533/savage-arms-model-10t-tactical-bolt-action-rifle
http://www.cabelas.ca/product/26173/mossberg-464-laminate-marinecote-lever-action-rifle
http://www.cabelas.ca/product/26216/henry-30-30-win-brass-lever-action-rifle-w-octagon-barrel
http://www.cabelas.ca/product/24568/marlin-model-336bl-lever-action-rifle
http://www.cabelas.ca/product/68694/marlin-336-xlr-lever-action-rifle
http://www.cabelas.ca/product/26215/henry-steel-round-barrel-lever-action-rifle
http://www.cabelas.ca/product/38723/ruger-american-bolt-action-rifle
Two be honset I would surly look at the 7mm-08
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A .243 Winchester is also a good caliber for someone beginning to shoot because of its mild recoil and it has a little less recoil than the .308 and 7mm08.
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I personally prefer an older model savage 110 long action in .308 for a number of reasons, First and foremost they are accurate right out of the box and they are not bad priced. Second getting parts for repair and or modifications is easy. Lastly I just like the way one can make them shoot. Here is a picture of mine.
(https://s26.postimg.org/ej1q3ocrp/Rifle.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/ej1q3ocrp/)
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I would go with a 308 for a first rifle. More knock down power than a 243. My wife is 5'2 and that's her favorite gun. Savage 308 with accu trigger
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Where are you,what is the terrain and what are you planning to hunt?
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Where are you,what is the terrain and what are you planning to hunt?
That's is the question that should of been asked first. If mostly want to do target shooting and deer hunting, you can't go wrong with the Savage or the Ruger in 308.
I'm a rifle lover first, but honestly a 12 or 20ga pump shotgun (ideally with interchangeable rifled and smooth barrels) is prob the best/most versatile first gun for hunting and learning to shoot. With the right shot size or slugs, everything from small doves and squirrels up to deer can be taken effectively with one gun.
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Good to hear you want to hunt! If you're hunting public land, be aware of your state laws concerning caliber. The .243 is a great round, accurate, good for deer and coyotes, easy on the shoulder. Check out the weatherby vanguard 2. Mine is a tack driver!