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  • 11-02-2008 6:11pm
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    nevrakian
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    Hello, i'm interested in hunting and wondering what is the best type of gun to buy for a semi-beginner. I have about a 2-3k budget and i currently live in NY state.

    I have shots rifles many times before, my grandfather was a sniper and taught me how to shoot. i currently have a few airsoft and BB rifles which i practice with so I am a decent shot from about 200-300yards. I have used his rifle while hunting and my farthest hit was from about 330yards currently.

    However I am not sure what kind of gun to get for myself. I have done some research and looked into 30-08 rifles but would like some imput from more experienced hunters.

    thanks in advance


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    Rovi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,570 ✭✭✭Rovi


    Hi nevrakian, and welcome.

    This is an Irish shooting board, so to be honest, you're unlikely to get much 'first hand' experience/advice here on firearms and hunting in NY state.

    Could I suggest that you might get better feedback on a U.S. based forum?
    The High Road is a superb spot for this sort of thing, with plenty of helpful and experienced shooters/hunters in your own neck of the woods.


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    revan23
    Closed Accounts Posts: 155 ✭✭revan23


    depends what you want to shoot, i would say the obvious go for a .22 for a couple of hundred dollars to start off, but if you have done a bit of centrefire shooting already you just need to get a rifle that suits what you're hunting and range etc.. have a look for a range or clubs in your area, im sure they will be able to help you more


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    nevrakian
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭nevrakian


    Ah. didn't realize this wasn't an american board but its more about the guns rather than the actual area since I know where to go for that.

    Ive been looking at a Browning A-bolt 30.08 with a Tusca EXP scope. The rifle itself is appx $800 and the scope is another 300 or so. I was wondering if that is a reasonable first gun for a fairly experienced shooter (granted i am only 18 atm) with a decent price. i also go hunting in russia (where i grew up) so im looking for something that is powerful while being easy to move with.

    edit: to the post above im looking for a gun that is good for big game (elk,deer,moose,bears) so the 22 is a bit small. was looking at the 38 but heard bad things as it is too heavy to hunt often with


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    bunny shooter
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    You related to Ivanthehunter then ? :D


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    nevrakian
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭nevrakian


    not that im aware of but who knows


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    Jonty
    Registered Users Posts: 1,830 ✭✭✭Jonty


    If you are gonna hunt in Russia, check for calibre restrictions before you purchase


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