Need some hunting rifle advice

[JJEH]

I just see that I didn't recommend it in my earlier post. But if it was me with those requirements, I'd probably choose the Remington 783 CAMO in either .270WIN or .30-06.

http://www.remington.com/products/firearms/centerfire/model-783/model-783-camo.aspx

These 2 calibers should be good for anything living in the woods. The 783 is priced well below the 700 and model seven. Then he can spend $400 on a scope and the rest on sling and ammo.

 

[ky wonder]

that is easy i own several different rifles from the famed pre 64 win model 70's and a few 700 rems in various calibers but my choice would be a savage , these are some of the best shooting rifles i have ever handled and are extremely acurate and very reasonable
https://s3.amazonaws.com/savagefile...d57a869d_851dd950a23ac7ce29f9a49c45095620.png

 

[gregintenn]

Give the money to the son and let him pick his own.

Plastique, camo, etc, ain't something that interest me, but as mentioned above the Tikka T3 Lightweight is tough to beat.

Even in magnum calibers as light as they are the recoil is still quite manageable. I've owned Tikka's in .243, .25-06, .270 Win, and .300 Win mag. I've setup and shot a booku of them for others and they shoot great.

Again as already mentioned, their plastique stock ain't much to look at and their supplied rings are lightweight, but when properly torqued work fine. I don't care for detachable magazines on my turnbolt sporters, nor do I like the one size fits all action length the T3 sports, but when you squeeze the trigger on one all those concerns fade away.

Bottom line, the T3 rifles are bargains.

Great advice! Put the cash in his hand and turn him loose at a gun show. You might be surprised at what he decides he likes.

Also, a used rifle isn't the same as a used car. A lot of people get them as gifts and don't care for them, die and their heirs sell them, lose interest, etc. If taken care of, most people will never wear out a rifle in a lifetime. Many rifles made 50-100 years ago are of superior quality of anything available today, and will continue to appreciate in value rapidly.

 

[Kid44]

Browning A-Bolt Stalker would be a good choice.

 

[jtcarm]

Yep, I was gonna say if he opened up to used he could probably find a good old Remington 700.

 

[tacreload]

My opinion and we all know that's worth is 30.06 in Ruger Remington,Savage or any of the others.Ammo is plentiful and the caliber is versatile.

 

[Nevada Ed]

New for under $1,000.............

he might have to do without the camo if he wants a scope.....
and a scope will be out of the question if more than a Tasco.

Lots of luck.