Buying my first Rifle

[HereWeGoAgain]

I am looking to purchase my first long gun/rifle. The main reason is for large game hunting(ie deer), with a secondary reason of "home defense". I know, a long gun is not the most practical for home defense, therefore it is the secondary reason. What I am looking for is some advice as to what to buy. Here are some points to consider:

• Likely will be hunting in fairly heavily wooded areas, from an elevated stand.
• Area has been hunted for man years.
• Not an experienced shooter.
• Price is a factor, would have a buget of say $300.
• New or used are options.
• Not sure if it matters, but I am under 6' and about 200 pounds, with an average build.
• Will be installing a scope, if not included in purchase.

Any opinions will be appreciated and taken into consideration.
Thanks in advance.

An AK-47 is your best bet. All around reliable gun.

He wants it to hunt with primarily.
So accuracy is going to be a factor in his choice.

Fire enough rounds and you don't need accuracy, you need bigger magazines.

Oooookay......

 

[pismoe]

going to buy a rifle , get either a .223 or if hunting deer its .308 depending on your state . Might as well stay with common military calibers in my opinion . 12gauge is fine for short range deer and home defense 'oldsoul' !!

 

[jon_berzerk]

I am looking to purchase my first long gun/rifle. The main reason is for large game hunting(ie deer), with a secondary reason of "home defense". I know, a long gun is not the most practical for home defense, therefore it is the secondary reason. What I am looking for is some advice as to what to buy. Here are some points to consider:

• Likely will be hunting in fairly heavily wooded areas, from an elevated stand.
• Area has been hunted for man years.
• Not an experienced shooter.
• Price is a factor, would have a buget of say $300.
• New or used are options.
• Not sure if it matters, but I am under 6' and about 200 pounds, with an average build.
• Will be installing a scope, if not included in purchase.

Any opinions will be appreciated and taken into consideration.
Thanks in advance.

An AK-47 is your best bet. All around reliable gun.

He wants it to hunt with primarily.
So accuracy is going to be a factor in his choice.

Fire enough rounds and you don't need accuracy, you need bigger magazines.

not so much

aim small miss small

 

[oldsoul]

AK's are out for me.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

AK's are out for me.

Rightfully so for your intended purpose.

 

[jon_berzerk]

AK's are out for me.

i have one at least

 

[pismoe]

and just wanted to mention that depending on your state .223 MIGHT be ok for deer but that's just what I have 'heard' and I'm not expert on all state laws OldSoul' .