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New Hunter
#320987
04/16/12 09:39 PM
04/16/12 09:39 PM
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Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 761 Birmingham
wde05
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I am new to hunting and went for the first time this year and am very excited about going again this fall! I am wanting to begin looking into a gun for deer season...any suggestions? Thanks!
Stay true to yourself because very few people will stay true to you
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Re: New Hunter
[Re: wde05]
#320992
04/16/12 09:45 PM
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Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 7,535 lower shelby county
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14 point
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calibers 243, 270, 30-06...all popular ammo/easy to find and a bunch of manufacturers at each rifle price point.
A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.
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Re: New Hunter
[Re: wde05]
#321033
04/16/12 10:44 PM
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Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 920 Virginia
Curdog
6 point
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Virginia
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Just get a 223 and be done with it Lol, just do a search for 223 threads on this site. I highly recommend a 7mm-08.
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Re: New Hunter
[Re: wde05]
#321043
04/16/12 11:44 PM
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Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 7,753 Montgomery, AL
Hunting-231
14 point
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14 point
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Every hunter has a favorite gun and a favorite round.
A lot will depend on how much would you be willing to spend on a setup (gun, mounts, scope, sling, ammo, case...etc)?
If money is an object - look to buy used from someone on this board in the Classified section. It will save you some money - and you will probably get a pretty good deal from someone that is upgrading. I suspect they will also let you shoot the gun in its configuration. Also - don't get too hung up on buying everything from a store or whatever - again, sometimes there are scopes for sell in the Classified section that can probably save you some money. The reason I recommend the Classified section is - I have NEVER met or heard of a dishonest member on this board, and I can guarantee you that if someone were to rip you off - there would be a group of folks ready, willing, and able to whip that person's arse.
"The struggle you're in today, is developing the strength you need for tomorrow."
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Re: New Hunter
[Re: Curdog]
#321044
04/16/12 11:50 PM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 15,093 Chilton County
Morris
Poppa Jon
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[quote=Curdog]Just get a 223 and be done with it Lol, just do a search for 223 threads on this site Oh boy, here we go.
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Re: New Hunter
[Re: wde05]
#321046
04/16/12 11:53 PM
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Posts: 6,621 Mobile,AL
jsh1904
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Cant go wrong with a tikka
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Re: New Hunter
[Re: wde05]
#321053
04/17/12 05:29 AM
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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 34,431 Boxes Cove
2Dogs
Freak of Nature
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If your shooting about 300 yards or less, CAN'T beat a .308. With a 7mm-08 a close second. And Tikka's ^^^^ are great guns for the $. all IMHO
"Why do you ask"?
Always vote the slowest path to socialism.
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Re: New Hunter
[Re: wde05]
#321112
04/17/12 08:28 AM
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Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 761 Birmingham
wde05
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I went deer hunting this past season for the first time and used a friends gun - it was a Marlin 336 - I think! I want to be able to practice this summer/early fall so that I am completely comfortable with a fun for the fall. I am pretty open when it comes to price - I would rather have a good quality gun for a little bit more than a poor quality gun that I will need to replace next year.
Stay true to yourself because very few people will stay true to you
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Re: New Hunter
[Re: wde05]
#321114
04/17/12 08:30 AM
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wde05
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Thanks for all of the suggestions! I really appreciate it! I can't wait to get one and head to the range!
Stay true to yourself because very few people will stay true to you
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Re: New Hunter
[Re: Hunting-231]
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04/17/12 11:26 AM
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Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 761 Birmingham
wde05
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What would you consider a reasonable amount to expect to spend on the setup - gun, scope, sling, ammo and case?
Stay true to yourself because very few people will stay true to you
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Re: New Hunter
[Re: wde05]
#321221
04/17/12 11:44 AM
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Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 34,431 Boxes Cove
2Dogs
Freak of Nature
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Freak of Nature
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$800-$1200 for all new stuff. Depends on gun/scope, that's where you're gonna spend most of your $. Good thing about Tikkas ,they come with good scope mounts/rings and a great trigger.
"Why do you ask"?
Always vote the slowest path to socialism.
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Re: New Hunter
[Re: wde05]
#321225
04/17/12 11:55 AM
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Posts: 2,159 Morgan county
Seth86
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My fiance bought me a Winchester 270 with a Leopold vx3 last year, it was setup and ready to shoot AMD she got it for 900.
Sometimes, it is hard to live with these two wolves inside me, for both of them try to dominate my spirit."
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Re: New Hunter
[Re: wde05]
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04/17/12 02:16 PM
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eskimo270
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If you prefer a lever action the Marlin 336 is a good one chambered in 30/30, but remember it is not as effective past 150 yards. I would start with a popular caliber like 30/30, 30/06, or 270, that way if you run out or forget your ammo, you can pick some up at just about any country store or borrow some from someone else. Dont short cut on optics. You can kill deer with any gun effectively, but if you get a cheap brand of scope, you could have many frustrating days afield.
Anyway, enjoy God's creation and the time spent in it. Good luck.
Super Predator
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Re: New Hunter
[Re: wde05]
#321313
04/17/12 02:51 PM
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Posts: 5,911 Cullman
CKyleC
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I would suggest a marlin XL7 in a popular caliber with a scope twice the amount of the gun. I believe you could effectively kill deer just about anywhere in Alabama with this set-up.
"In Alabama, we prefer to kill small bucks on big properties"-Turkey247
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