I am going to buy a new bolt action rifle and would like some thoughts on both caliber and brand. I am thinking .243 or .25/06 primarily. Here are my requirements:
*Flat shooting and accurate (did I really need to say that??)
*I do not reload
*Ammo must be available fairly easily and relatively inexpensive would be nice (I dont want an obscure caliber)
*Workable for a kids gun (I have 3 kids coming up)
*Will use it for coyotes and deer.....maybe a kids elk gun???? but probably a little light for that I am thinking....do I want to bump up a little for elk? What caliber would that be? .270 seems a litte more than I want.
Brands I am thinking about are a Browning Abolt or Xbolt or a Sako A7. I have a scattergun to trade in so I am thinking something from one of the major mfgers.
I would sure appreciate some thoughts and advice both for and against.
