Re: First hunting rifle - suggestions
you're gonna get a ton of opinions on this
I would get a good all around cartridge first, with a variable scope. something that can handle deer, bear, and moose out to 250 yards
for a lower cost rifle, take a look at the stainless Remington Model 700 SPS.
Cartridges it comes chambered in that would be suitable for moose include : 270 Win, 7mm-08 Rem, 308 Win, & 30-06. No need for magnums here. Price in WholeSale Sports or Russell Sports is $599 canadian
Go with a good scope right away, even if it means saving longer to get it. My preference strongly runs towards the Leupold VXII, but for $200 less, a guy can get a real decent scope in the Bushnell Elite 3200. 3-9x40mm would be the best choice. Just as important is good scope mounts, and I prefer Leupold mounts, but Burris makes an equally good set.
A total package, shipping and taxes in (ordered from Alberta) would be $1000.
You really cant go wrong with that setup for years and years of good use in my opinion.
whatever you choose, good luck and shoot straight
"If you ever go into the bush, there are grizzly bears lurking behind just about every bush, waiting to pounce, so you need a powerful gun, with huge bullets" - Gatehouse ~ 2004