DAD WANTS TO BUY RIFLE!

[DOUBLELUNG]

My dad wants to buy a big game rifle. Whats a good gun for 100 to 400 yards. Very accurate. Not very expensive. Just an all around good gun. Any one have any opinions, He would greatly appreciate.

[SmilinBob]

Ford, Dodge, Chevy..... Savage makes nice guns that are affordable and accurate, Mossberg makes some nice, affordable guns, Tikka shouldn't be overlooked, the old reliable Remington 700, or Winchester model 70, used would be affordable. Pretty much any gun will shoot better than the shooter these days if a person tries some different ammo and takes the time to go out and spend some time shooting, not just a couple hours sighting it in before the season. Check out the shops that have big selections and have him handle a few, also check out some gun shows, there can be deals had on nice guns there, otherwise shop around for price, big and small shops alike. There are a lot of variables to consider here, calibers will change price, stocks: wood vs synthetic, camo or not, actions: bolt, semi-auto, lever, single shot. I can give you opinions all day, but it will come down to what he really likes and what the budget will support, inexpensive and accurate can be quite relative terms to each individual.

[charliepete]

A Remington 700 in 30-06 is what I'd recomend. The most popular rifle and cartridge in modern times for good reason.

[fishwithteeth]

.300 Weatherby Vangard. Shoots very flat and can be used for medium sized animals to large animals. $399 for the rifle. I have a 30.06, but the ballistics don't compare if you want to take game at 400+ yds.

[tunrevir]

Tikka,T3

Tunrevir~

[Borch]

Tikka, T3

Almost all stsndard cartidges will be good out to 400 yards, .260, 7mm-08, .270, .308, .30-06 plus the short and long mags.

[leech~~]

My dad wants to buy a big game rifle. Whats a good gun for 100 to 400 yards. Very accurate. Not very expensive. Just an all around good gun. Any one have any opinions, He would greatly appreciate.

What is he going to hunt mostly? If just Whitetail hard to beat the 30.06. I would stay with a Caliber you can pick up at any gas station upnorth when you need to anywhere in the state. It's hard to find the odd-ball calibers or one's like a Weatherby just anywhere and the cost of bullets is cheaper with the .06 IMO.

[paul pachowicz]

The venerable ol .270 or .06 would be my recommendation. I've killed deer and antelope at 400 yards with both calibers. Deciding which to carry on certain days is a flip of the coin. No sense in arguing the merits of either. However, I think I'd side with the .270. Too many brand names and models to make a recommendation. Find one that has a good feeling heft within your price range, put on a decent scope and start popping caps.