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T/C venture 7mm08 is a good choice. 5R rifling barrel is really accurate.
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Probably go with a preowned 700, 70, or 77, maybe a T3 or 84M in a chambering to match needs. These are easily customized or modified for different needs and work well.
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Bergara Hunter .308 wouldn’t be bad, with a 3-9 meopta or Burris FF II.
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My son in law wants to start hunting. While I target shoot a lot, I never was much into hunting. He wants my advice on which rifle to get. So help me out, guys. Axis II XP in 308? Something better? Does he have any experience shooting? Not much. I don't know why he suddenly has the bug. I'm not sure this is a good idea for him, either. But my job is to give him good advice so that if he does take it up, he has a good chance of being successful.
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Kimber Hunter 308.
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My son in law wants to start hunting. While I target shoot a lot, I never was much into hunting. He wants my advice on which rifle to get. So help me out, guys. Axis II XP in 308? Something better? Does he have any experience shooting? Not much. I don't know why he suddenly has the bug. I'm not sure this is a good idea for him, either. But my job is to give him good advice so that if he does take it up, he has a good chance of being successful. Number one job is that he is safe in handling and using a gun. I've been shot at by wanna be "hunters" that only are in the woods during deer season. A hunters safety course would be good for him.
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Ahh go ahead and take the plunge. Get a 300 Remington Ultra Mag and really earn that flinch.
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Yep......install that scope with 2.5 inches of eye relief and get out the video camera and super glue. Ahh go ahead and take the plunge. Get a 300 Remington Ultra Mag and really earn that flinch.
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Yes, it is. I don't think he knows for sure yet. I suppose that he is imagining going after deer. I'm sure he does not understand the differences between that and elk hunting. We'll be discussing that, plus that fact that there is a lot more to hunting than just shooting. Lots of advice putting the cart before the horse. Advise him to start with a .22 rimfire and as suggested above, take a hunter's safety course,
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I'll plug a Remington Seven in 308.
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Yes, it is. I don't think he knows for sure yet. I suppose that he is imagining going after deer. I'm sure he does not understand the differences between that and elk hunting. We'll be discussing that, plus that fact that there is a lot more to hunting than just shooting. Lots of advice putting the cart before the horse. Advise him to start with a .22 rimfire and as suggested above, take a hunter's safety course, ^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^ this, then let him choose what he wants. Personally, I'd look at the Mossberg line of rifles - I've been impressed with them, HOWEVER, the Remington 700 has SO many aftremarket upgrades/add ons you can't go wrong. Savage Axis has a reputation for accuracy, as does the Tikka. Winchester Model 70 is just so classic (the Rifleman's Rifle)... Ruger makes a great gun, without a doubt, But it's HIS gun, Let HIM decide,
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If he wants to be a hunter I'd suggest a lever action. Lot of options for cartridges.
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