Hi friends.
I'll be picking out a new rifle this spring for my son-in-law, who will be learning-about rifles and deer hunting. (from the ground-up.... 22 first.... lots of range time.... taking hunter education, etc. etc.)
He is a bright and thoughtful young man, and will do well, but I am in a dilemma on what to purchase.
My two "leanings" are a Marlin 30-30 or a bolt-action 243. We will be hunting western Washington, so shots will be 200 yards or less, and most likely between 50 and 150 yards.
What is your advice on this?
If you are leaning towards the bolt-gun, who is making the best entry-level bolt-action nowadays? (decent accuracy/reliability for a fair price)
Your thoughts?
