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Dave, I had never heard of bamboo sheet and had to look them up.
Powdr, How will the 22-250 do at 300yds compared to the 243? 300 is his max range at a live animal and thats a stretch.

Savage bolt action 30-30

If you are considering a 22-250, you might want to check out the group buy with SAS on the fast twist Tikkas.

Hard to beat a Ruger and hard to beat a 30-06

Then he's already set. Get him something he really needs--not another rifle.

Of the three you listed, I'd do a Hawkeye in .243.

Since this is 24HCF, I'd buy a Kimber Classic Select in .257 Roberts or one of the Model 70's from a couple years ago in same caliber.

My son is going on a week long trip to Costa Rica for his graduation gift.

Pal, I had thought about a 357 blackhawk

I really like the browning rifles with the maple stocks and octagon barrel. It's something that you don't see on to many rifles so it would stand out in that aspect. I don't own one so I can't say how they shoot. Here's a link:

https://www.cdnnsports.com/browning-xbolt-medallion-243-maple-oct-barrel.html?___SID=U

My high school graduation present was a Browning Abolt II. My dad had my name engraved on the bolt where it's flat and shiny chrome. That one of just a few rifles that will never leave my possession until they plant me.

Tikka T3 Forrest in .260 REM - $600 (click rifle)

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You don't say if he already has his own .22LR. If not, a CZ American would fill that gap.

Yes does have the 22lr rifles, shotguns and the ar's covered. A nice bolt centerfire or centerfire hand gun is were he is short.

Given what you are saying here, I like the 25-06 idea...

Here are a few replies that have become pretty much standard to the "what should I get" questions:



Bolt action.

Tikka T3 Lite Stainless .308.



They are truly the Glock 19 of the rifle world. Stick a set of Talley lightweight rings on it, and add sling of choice. If you reload, buy an 8# keg of Varget, along with some Lapua brass, and choose a projectile. As far as scopes go, that is terrain/environment dependent. That said, it is hard to beat an SWFA SS fixed 6X. From coyotes to elk, the rifle will do whatever is asked, with little fuss.





AR15.

Colt 6720 or 6920. The 6720 is a "pencil" barrel type profile, and the 6920 is an "M4" type profile. Personal preference is towards a lighter rifle. Add a 2-point sling, a white light, Geissele trigger, and either AIMPOINT RDO or low power variable.



Semi auto handgun.

Glock 19/17. Right or wrong, they have become the standard by which all others on the market are judged. Stick a set of sights on it that work for you. Don't try to "upgrade" it, until you have a half dozen cases of ammo through it, and have a baseline of performance, for both you and the pistol.


If a guy (or gal) has those 3 firearms, they have their bases very well covered.

They are EXACTLY what I have been working towards outfitting each of my children towards having when they fly the nest. With them they have the ability to defend hearth and home, CCW carry, and fill the freezer.

Maybe too early but when my daughter graduated collage I started a brokerage account
she has made the best of it

If not a 1911
Hank