entry level hunting rifle advice

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

There is a 270wsm tikka in the classifieds for $400 shipped FS - Tikka T3 Lite 270 WSM

 

[Apollo117]

There is a 270wsm tikka in the classifieds for $400 shipped FS - Tikka T3 Lite 270 WSM

That's a great deal on a good Tikka. But, I wouldn't recommend it to a friend who doesn't hunt much. 270 WSM isn't exactly common, cheap or low recoil. This rifle is for someone who hasn't hunted or doesn't hunt much. If I'm introducing a new shooter to the sport I like to start them with a caliber that is low recoil and common. IMO, cheap and low recoil means it's more likely that person will enjoy and continue the sport.

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[blackpowderhunter]

thanks for all the recommendations.
7mm-08 was my second choice for caliber to recommend.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

That's a great deal on a good Tikka. But, I wouldn't recommend it to a friend who doesn't hunt much. 270 WSM isn't exactly common, cheap or low recoil. This rifle is for someone who hasn't hunted or doesn't hunt much. If I'm introducing a new shooter to the sport I like to start them with a caliber that is low recoil and common. IMO, cheap and low recoil means it's more likely that person will enjoy and continue the sport.

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Agreed but I'd rather get someone a solid rifle over a clunky one push comes to shove, it was an affordable tikka I happened to see. This person should have been looking a couple months ago when the T3 in plain black were being liquidated from euro optic.

 

[rileybassman]

Savage Axis 7-08... great gun, my sister has one. Sub MOA, and killed many deer and several elk. Great cartridge.

 

[KJH]

You can get a TC Compass for $225 delivered right now (after a $50 rebate) and put a cheaper or used scope on it. I bet it will out shoot the hunter... even with inexpensive optics and rings. I just saw it on the kentucky gun co website...

Or I guarantee you can find a older used rifle with a scope for that price. I come across them almost weekly.

 

[howl]

Ruger American is the best bet. It doesn't shoot group any better than a T/C compass, but it is a much handier hunting rifle. The Ruger American is lightweight rifle. It will be a little much recoil in 30/06.

Budget kinda people should use .308s due to ammo cost.

 

[Steelhead]

one of my hunting partners has an American '06 and hes had a couple issues with it. my Savage 111 '06 has been bomb proof for a cheap rifle FWIW.

 

[PONYBOY]

Savage - Got my first rifle buck with. Great rifle out of the box.

 

[Apollo117]

This is why I drink the Savage Kool-Aid. Here's a sub MOA group my buddy shot at 100 yards with his Savage Axis in .270.

This was with a crappy trigger, and factory Winchester ammo. Imagine a trigger upgrade and reloads.

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[ReddingArcher]

I think either the American or the axis 2 with the accutrigger is a solid bet. I’ve got the Ruger in 223 for when my nephew starts hunting and it shoots great. A buddy of mine just bought an axis in 25-06 with a scope in a package for 350 out the door and that thing is money! I was amazed at how well it shot.

 

[DangerRanger]

Ruger American predator, bone stock @100 yards Hornady Precision Hunter View attachment 81011

 

[Phil4]

I saw a deal on Winchester XPR's for $289 with a free weaver scope on CDNN.

CDNN SPORTS - Firearms

That XPR in 270 would be sweet. Petzal likes those XPRs for whatever that’s worth.

Everyone I know with an American is happy with theirs.


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[Jayski33]

Savage Axis in 308. Good starter gun with a stock scope on a budget.

 

[ZachB]

I’m a fan of the savage axis. Can get a solid package deal with a scope from your local sporting store or on the classifieds here potentially.

 

[FlyingScot]

I'd vote for either the TC Compass (I've had fantastic luck with TC barrels) or the Ruger American.

As for chambering, 6.5 Creedmoor or 7mm-08, whichever has more off-the-shelf options where you're at.