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What caliber should I get my first hunting rifle chambered in?

I’m looking into purchasing my first hunting rifle and I think I am going to get a Ruger American. I am completely new to hunting and I am wondering what I should get it chambered in. I’m considering .308, .30-06, … Continue reading

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So I’m looking to purchase a rifle and scope for long range target shooting and hunting?

The other posts on here were saying hunting past 300 yards is unethical and very improbable for most. Now I’m an active duty marine and can place rounds on target to 500 yards so its not improbable for me to … Continue reading

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What would be a good hunting rifle to start my wife with?

She likes shooting my 30-30 because its not to heavy and it doesn’t have much of a kick but she wants to put in for elk with me next year and my 30-06 is to heavy for her.

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What is a good beginner rifle for deer to slightly larger game?

I’m not new to shooting just hunting deer and other game. I currently have an AR-15 that I use for target practice/varmit but I am looking to get something larger for deer and possibly some other larger game.

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What’s the best rifle to hunt deer, elk and other big animals with?

I’m trying to find a good gun to go hunting with but I can’t decide.

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What is the best rifle for a short woman to shoot an elk with?

My husband just bought me a Savage Youth 7mm-08. It’s as long as his 30-06 rifle, which I found confusing. Will the 7mm be enough fire-power for elk? I’m only 5’1/2″ – is it too long?

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What are the best rifle calibers for hunting in North Carolina?

I’m mostly talking big and medium game. Here in north Carolina we can hunt deer with a 22 caliber (223,22-250,22lr,etc) rifle. And there are NO large caliber restrictions. So any caliber between 22 and 90 is allowed. Anyway what would … Continue reading

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When it comes to rifle scopes (for field use) what would be better to get …. metric adjustments or MOA adjus?

When it comes to rifle scopes (for field use) what would be better to get …. metric adjustments or MOA adjustments. And why? I am looking to buy a new scope for my .308 but i am not sure which … Continue reading

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Best Youth Elk Hunting Rifle?

I live in Montana with my sons and wife, i need to know what rifle would be the best for a 12 year old hunting Black Bears, Mountain Lions, Deer, and Elk? He has some experience with guns (Remington 20 … Continue reading

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Would the Mosin Nagant be a sufficient rifle for elk hunting?

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