I live in northwest Ohio and am a teenager. I just got a .22 rifle and wanted to hunt. I was looking at hunting squirrles, rabbits, and birds. Is some type of license needed for this?Is some type of hunting license needed to hunt small game in Ohio?
Yes. All of the animals you mentioned have open and closed seasons. I'd also strongly suggest a Hunter Safety course. Start learning by reading the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' web site:
http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Default.aspx?鈥?/a>
Check your local regulations, but I'm going to guess you will need a hunting license. Even if the animal you are hunting is not considered a "game" animal with an opening and closing dates for it's season, you will probably still need a hunting license.Is some type of hunting license needed to hunt small game in Ohio?
It may well be prudent to check with the authorities first. If I understand correctly the penalties are severe in the USA for hunting violations.Is some type of hunting license needed to hunt small game in Ohio?
Yes you will need a licenseunting licence if you are under 17 years old.: but first you need to take a hunters saftey corse: if none are avalible this year you may get a apprentice licence and there are specfic rules for youth with appretice licences, you can only get 3 or 4 apprentice licences in your liftime so if you get one of those you will need to take a courst to keep hunting. if you google odrn, then go to the wildlife tab that is on the left side, then go to hunting, you can view the rules and regulations, bag limits; season dates; and so on. For birds i would recomed a shotgun because it is not safe to shoot a rilfe up in the air. Good luck hunting
Go nuts... read the regs first...
http://www.ohiodnr.com/wildlife/dow/regu鈥?/a>
* Yes * Its called a Hunting License.*
Yeah you need a license but if you live out by no one i wouldnt worry about it as long as you know what your doing im 14 and i always buy my license first of the year but buy a powerfulp bb gun then you wont have to have a lisence or hunters saftey
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Where can i download a free hunting game for my pc?
any hunting game or any fun game?Where can i download a free hunting game for my pc?
It should be demo??Where can i download a free hunting game for my pc?
there are many games on this site
http://www.myworld4free.co.cc
It should be demo??Where can i download a free hunting game for my pc?
there are many games on this site
http://www.myworld4free.co.cc
What is an appropriate age to introduce children to game hunting and slaughtering/cleaning animals for food?
I grew up on a farm and killed my first pig at 5, but my kids are already 6 and 8 and their mother is threatening to take away my visitiation rights if I try to raise them to appreciate where food comes from.What is an appropriate age to introduce children to game hunting and slaughtering/cleaning animals for food?
Well first congrats on stirring the veggie lovers up, my girls was 1 when we took them hunting and they know the pigs in the pen we are gonna eat . Also their mother cannot take visitiation away because of something like that. Animals were put on this plant to eat.
I was watching chickens hatch at 5 and cleaning guts for dinner at about 7 or 8. I absolutely don't think there is anything wrong with that as long as the child can handle it.
I didn't gut them but I watched rabbits being killed and deer. I didn't eat the rabbits I actually stole the bullets and threw them in the woods.LOL But I enjoyed the chickens evrything from hatching to feeding to collecting eggs to eating it for dinner. No, I am not 80 I am 31 and I grew up in CT.What is an appropriate age to introduce children to game hunting and slaughtering/cleaning animals for food?
I was around all of that from a very young age but
parenting is a two person job
you should respect her wishes now and
maybe she will do the same for you on another issueWhat is an appropriate age to introduce children to game hunting and slaughtering/cleaning animals for food?
Their mother can't do SHI!T. You are not endagering them so tough tookus.
Where are they supposed to think meat comes from? I asked my 6 yr old neice and she said 'the store'. I said, yes but it comes from animals first. She said, "nuh-uh!" Why raise them to be ignorant?
Maybe folks can't handle the idea of a reality check. Watch a video of a slaughter house some time before you get your next Big Mac. It's crueler than hunting. With hunting, the animal has a chance to elude and it's a fair fight. In the slaughter house, they bash in their skulls and slit their throats whether they are alive yet or not.
If people had to process their own meat like most did a a short 100 yrs ago, I guess they'd have to be vegans cuz they can't handle it.
Good for you man.
depends on your backround i guess
It might be something that you think is appropriate, letting your young children know how animals are slaughtered but I believe wholeheartedly that they should make those decisions when they are older.
Because you were shown this at the age of five does not make it right or good for them or even for you, depending on how sensitive you were as a child.
Now this really is not about the children is it? It's about what you want and about what your wife wants. Something that could not be worked out while you were married, but you are still trying to force yourself and your will upon them, using your children as tools.
ah, what did you kill the pig with? They are huge animals.
My grandmother had chickens, my Dad used to cut their heads off, and then my mom would pluck them.They were food not pets. I too grew up with hunting game for food as a normal part of life. That is not the norm in our society anymore. You may want to explan (not show) the cycle of growing food source animals to your kids.
I have a friend who is a vegetarian and I tell her that plants have feelings, wheat screams when the blades cut in to it. Carrots and potatos cry and weep when they are dug up.
Freaks her right out. But LIFE is life.
Don't scare them!! If they want to know later on, show them. they don't have any reason to know right now...
oh my god. ur a man...thats what men do! haha! im 19 and have a 17 year old brother and him and his mates are so into that stuff! they love it! i dont think you have to be 'old enough' to do it...well a certain age. face it...thats where food comes from i say. im a country girl but not a farm girl. and even i can see your point. although id talk it over with ur kids mum and just explain to her whats goin on. maybe show her this site? take care xx
Personally I really do not agree, but according to a fellow co-worker who grew up on a farm, he feels the age 12 sounds right....
Dont risk it, but personally I think it is ok to take them hunting/ whatever. I gutted 6 chickens at 9 years old. I'm not emotionally scared....
I think that is way too young.. You could introduce them to it but I wouldnt have them kill any animals yet . Not untill they know aboit it and are comfortable and agree with it!
Then dont risk it. If they are interested when they are older then show them.
She can threaten all she wants. Hunting, and slaughtering your own food does not pose any danger to your kids. To have your visitation taken away, she'll have to prove that you are a danger or unfit parent. My youngest is a girl, and she was about 5 when we skinned and gutted stuff. I think that at any age it's fine. I just think that it's something they have to get used to. The way we explain it to the kids, is that maybe one day they'll have to live off the land, and they need to know how to hunt. Plus, hunting is fun. Good look with that ex of yours...just let her run her mouth, 'cause that's all she can do.
I'd say wait a little longer since the mother could indeed decide to be that stupid. My advice is to wait until they are teens at this point. However taking them hunting is not something you can loose your parental rights over. Talk it over with a family lawyer and see what they might say about that. I personally don't see anything wrong with it. My husband went hunting and helped gut and clean his first deer at age 6 and he loves to hunt now. We don't do it for game, but for the meat. I don't believe in just killing an animal for sport and not using the meat, fur, and other parts for something useful.
my daughter is 3. she was introduced to it all this past deer season...she was only 2 at the time. she has no problem with it. in fact we just got a cow processed as well and she calls the cow by name when we are eating it. if no one tells them there is something wrong with it they will never think there is anything wrong with it.
I would have them kill anything but go ahead and teach them. If they are scared by it stop. Their mother can't take away visitation rights because you are trying to teach your kids something.
Sorry but you must respect her wishes. I am apart from my kids father, but we still bring the kids up in respect of both our views. Wait till they are old enough to make the decision them selves. You never know, they may want to be vegetarian!!!
then dont be an *** hole and try 2 get your taking away
WHAT GAME!!!! that is horrible, give them chores to earn money or make them plant some veggies if you want them to work for there food
What's better seeing your kids or not seeing them? I would wait till they are eighteen and introduce it to them, what if they are animal activist (yes, it's possible even as young as 6 and 8) are become one later on. They will feel guilty because you wanted them to hunt and slaughter animals.
I bet that is not the real reason - are you going to take them to bakeries, field full of vegetables and orchards?
If you want them to enjoy killing things you will have to start soon - children have a natural empathy with and compassion for animals - you will have to stamp that out.
I hope that you are not successful.
Well first congrats on stirring the veggie lovers up, my girls was 1 when we took them hunting and they know the pigs in the pen we are gonna eat . Also their mother cannot take visitiation away because of something like that. Animals were put on this plant to eat.
I was watching chickens hatch at 5 and cleaning guts for dinner at about 7 or 8. I absolutely don't think there is anything wrong with that as long as the child can handle it.
I didn't gut them but I watched rabbits being killed and deer. I didn't eat the rabbits I actually stole the bullets and threw them in the woods.LOL But I enjoyed the chickens evrything from hatching to feeding to collecting eggs to eating it for dinner. No, I am not 80 I am 31 and I grew up in CT.What is an appropriate age to introduce children to game hunting and slaughtering/cleaning animals for food?
I was around all of that from a very young age but
parenting is a two person job
you should respect her wishes now and
maybe she will do the same for you on another issueWhat is an appropriate age to introduce children to game hunting and slaughtering/cleaning animals for food?
Their mother can't do SHI!T. You are not endagering them so tough tookus.
Where are they supposed to think meat comes from? I asked my 6 yr old neice and she said 'the store'. I said, yes but it comes from animals first. She said, "nuh-uh!" Why raise them to be ignorant?
Maybe folks can't handle the idea of a reality check. Watch a video of a slaughter house some time before you get your next Big Mac. It's crueler than hunting. With hunting, the animal has a chance to elude and it's a fair fight. In the slaughter house, they bash in their skulls and slit their throats whether they are alive yet or not.
If people had to process their own meat like most did a a short 100 yrs ago, I guess they'd have to be vegans cuz they can't handle it.
Good for you man.
depends on your backround i guess
It might be something that you think is appropriate, letting your young children know how animals are slaughtered but I believe wholeheartedly that they should make those decisions when they are older.
Because you were shown this at the age of five does not make it right or good for them or even for you, depending on how sensitive you were as a child.
Now this really is not about the children is it? It's about what you want and about what your wife wants. Something that could not be worked out while you were married, but you are still trying to force yourself and your will upon them, using your children as tools.
ah, what did you kill the pig with? They are huge animals.
My grandmother had chickens, my Dad used to cut their heads off, and then my mom would pluck them.They were food not pets. I too grew up with hunting game for food as a normal part of life. That is not the norm in our society anymore. You may want to explan (not show) the cycle of growing food source animals to your kids.
I have a friend who is a vegetarian and I tell her that plants have feelings, wheat screams when the blades cut in to it. Carrots and potatos cry and weep when they are dug up.
Freaks her right out. But LIFE is life.
Don't scare them!! If they want to know later on, show them. they don't have any reason to know right now...
oh my god. ur a man...thats what men do! haha! im 19 and have a 17 year old brother and him and his mates are so into that stuff! they love it! i dont think you have to be 'old enough' to do it...well a certain age. face it...thats where food comes from i say. im a country girl but not a farm girl. and even i can see your point. although id talk it over with ur kids mum and just explain to her whats goin on. maybe show her this site? take care xx
Personally I really do not agree, but according to a fellow co-worker who grew up on a farm, he feels the age 12 sounds right....
Dont risk it, but personally I think it is ok to take them hunting/ whatever. I gutted 6 chickens at 9 years old. I'm not emotionally scared....
I think that is way too young.. You could introduce them to it but I wouldnt have them kill any animals yet . Not untill they know aboit it and are comfortable and agree with it!
Then dont risk it. If they are interested when they are older then show them.
She can threaten all she wants. Hunting, and slaughtering your own food does not pose any danger to your kids. To have your visitation taken away, she'll have to prove that you are a danger or unfit parent. My youngest is a girl, and she was about 5 when we skinned and gutted stuff. I think that at any age it's fine. I just think that it's something they have to get used to. The way we explain it to the kids, is that maybe one day they'll have to live off the land, and they need to know how to hunt. Plus, hunting is fun. Good look with that ex of yours...just let her run her mouth, 'cause that's all she can do.
I'd say wait a little longer since the mother could indeed decide to be that stupid. My advice is to wait until they are teens at this point. However taking them hunting is not something you can loose your parental rights over. Talk it over with a family lawyer and see what they might say about that. I personally don't see anything wrong with it. My husband went hunting and helped gut and clean his first deer at age 6 and he loves to hunt now. We don't do it for game, but for the meat. I don't believe in just killing an animal for sport and not using the meat, fur, and other parts for something useful.
my daughter is 3. she was introduced to it all this past deer season...she was only 2 at the time. she has no problem with it. in fact we just got a cow processed as well and she calls the cow by name when we are eating it. if no one tells them there is something wrong with it they will never think there is anything wrong with it.
I would have them kill anything but go ahead and teach them. If they are scared by it stop. Their mother can't take away visitation rights because you are trying to teach your kids something.
Sorry but you must respect her wishes. I am apart from my kids father, but we still bring the kids up in respect of both our views. Wait till they are old enough to make the decision them selves. You never know, they may want to be vegetarian!!!
then dont be an *** hole and try 2 get your taking away
WHAT GAME!!!! that is horrible, give them chores to earn money or make them plant some veggies if you want them to work for there food
What's better seeing your kids or not seeing them? I would wait till they are eighteen and introduce it to them, what if they are animal activist (yes, it's possible even as young as 6 and 8) are become one later on. They will feel guilty because you wanted them to hunt and slaughter animals.
I bet that is not the real reason - are you going to take them to bakeries, field full of vegetables and orchards?
If you want them to enjoy killing things you will have to start soon - children have a natural empathy with and compassion for animals - you will have to stamp that out.
I hope that you are not successful.
What is the best pelet gun for target practice and small game hunting?
Im looking for my first pelet gun. I would like a quiet gun but ill take anything. Perferably a gamo.What is the best pelet gun for target practice and small game hunting?
Just make sure you get a .22 and not a .177
Also, don't be one of those kids who shoots hummingbirds and robins with his air gun, it is illegal and unethical.
A .22 air rifle that fires 800+ fps will be a decent squirrel and rabbit gun for close range shooting.What is the best pelet gun for target practice and small game hunting?
IMO, Gamo isn't the best quality. RWS, Beeman, or Crosman/Benjamin Pellet guns are better. For a first pellet gun, the Crosman American Classic 1377c Pump-pistol is great. It's a .177 Caliber 4.5mm, rifled steel barrel, and you can modify it in the future.
Google it, youtube it and you will find good things :)What is the best pelet gun for target practice and small game hunting?
I have the beman r9 air rifle. It comes with two size barrels. .177 and .22 it dose just fine on rabbits with .22 I dont know if can kill a quail with it though. So I wouldn't go any bigger them a rabbit.
Just make sure you get a .22 and not a .177
Also, don't be one of those kids who shoots hummingbirds and robins with his air gun, it is illegal and unethical.
A .22 air rifle that fires 800+ fps will be a decent squirrel and rabbit gun for close range shooting.What is the best pelet gun for target practice and small game hunting?
IMO, Gamo isn't the best quality. RWS, Beeman, or Crosman/Benjamin Pellet guns are better. For a first pellet gun, the Crosman American Classic 1377c Pump-pistol is great. It's a .177 Caliber 4.5mm, rifled steel barrel, and you can modify it in the future.
Google it, youtube it and you will find good things :)What is the best pelet gun for target practice and small game hunting?
I have the beman r9 air rifle. It comes with two size barrels. .177 and .22 it dose just fine on rabbits with .22 I dont know if can kill a quail with it though. So I wouldn't go any bigger them a rabbit.
How useful is the M107 .50 rifle for big game hunting?
Hey,
How useful is the M107 .50 rifle for big game hunting, ie. elk, deer, elephant, bear, etc.How useful is the M107 .50 rifle for big game hunting?
Really not practical at all. The gun is way to heavy and the cartridge too powerful for anything walking today.
depends... did you pan on eating your meat or just picking it off the branches and grass...
stick to a lower 30-06 or 30-30 hunting rifle..... plenty of power for any of these and you wont get any of the negative side to owning a military grade cannon, not to mention you have less of a chance to ruin other hunter chances at spotting something, the sound of a bmg would blow the animal right out of the forestHow useful is the M107 .50 rifle for big game hunting?
It's big, heavy, cumbersome, expensive, and really ugly. Unless your life depends on placing a man-sized hole in whatever you're shooting at, leave it at home next time you go out. If you need a .50 cal, then try using a muzzle loader like a normal person.How useful is the M107 .50 rifle for big game hunting?
It will easily kill any of them. It will destroy a lot of the meat in the process.
It is a bit heavy, cumbersome, and expensive as a hunting tool.
You would endure considerable disdain from other hunters for using it.
The only 50 cals used for hunting are muzzle loaders or S%26amp;W 500 magnums.
.50 bmg is for nothing other than showing off or for military uses,or for people that know nothing about guns other than whats on call of duty to talk about.
It will be very useful, but if you can fire that from your shoulder our crouched you strong. Though the gun is to heavy to take around.
It might be useful is you are going on a safari trip to Africa and hunting an Elephant or Giraffe. Might be a bit heavy to carry around :D! I wouldn't use it for any North American game.
This ain't African. A 50cal is way way way over kill for the game out here, I also think your bragging about something that you don't have.
It would be the perfect rifle for Jurassic Park. Otherwise, not so much.
It's not used for hunting.engine oil
How useful is the M107 .50 rifle for big game hunting, ie. elk, deer, elephant, bear, etc.How useful is the M107 .50 rifle for big game hunting?
Really not practical at all. The gun is way to heavy and the cartridge too powerful for anything walking today.
depends... did you pan on eating your meat or just picking it off the branches and grass...
stick to a lower 30-06 or 30-30 hunting rifle..... plenty of power for any of these and you wont get any of the negative side to owning a military grade cannon, not to mention you have less of a chance to ruin other hunter chances at spotting something, the sound of a bmg would blow the animal right out of the forestHow useful is the M107 .50 rifle for big game hunting?
It's big, heavy, cumbersome, expensive, and really ugly. Unless your life depends on placing a man-sized hole in whatever you're shooting at, leave it at home next time you go out. If you need a .50 cal, then try using a muzzle loader like a normal person.How useful is the M107 .50 rifle for big game hunting?
It will easily kill any of them. It will destroy a lot of the meat in the process.
It is a bit heavy, cumbersome, and expensive as a hunting tool.
You would endure considerable disdain from other hunters for using it.
The only 50 cals used for hunting are muzzle loaders or S%26amp;W 500 magnums.
.50 bmg is for nothing other than showing off or for military uses,or for people that know nothing about guns other than whats on call of duty to talk about.
It will be very useful, but if you can fire that from your shoulder our crouched you strong. Though the gun is to heavy to take around.
It might be useful is you are going on a safari trip to Africa and hunting an Elephant or Giraffe. Might be a bit heavy to carry around :D! I wouldn't use it for any North American game.
This ain't African. A 50cal is way way way over kill for the game out here, I also think your bragging about something that you don't have.
It would be the perfect rifle for Jurassic Park. Otherwise, not so much.
It's not used for hunting.
Anybody know a good deer hunting game?
So i have this game Deer Hunter Challenge for the Pc but i recently got a new computer with Windows Vista and the game is too old to work. Any body know of a good Hunting game either for the PC or Wii?Anybody know a good deer hunting game?
I have trophy bucks for wii it is good you can get it at eb games it is made by cabealas $39.99. Worth every penny.Anybody know a good deer hunting game?
Certainly yes! Go to www.terragame.com and click on life and simulation games. Go to hunting games. I would recomend playing the game- DEER HUNTER THE 2005 SEASON-. You can download it and get a 30 day FREE trial. Or you can buy the full version for $20. Hope this helps.
I have trophy bucks for wii it is good you can get it at eb games it is made by cabealas $39.99. Worth every penny.Anybody know a good deer hunting game?
Certainly yes! Go to www.terragame.com and click on life and simulation games. Go to hunting games. I would recomend playing the game- DEER HUNTER THE 2005 SEASON-. You can download it and get a 30 day FREE trial. Or you can buy the full version for $20. Hope this helps.
What is a inexpensive and reliable rifle for big game hunting in North America?
Also I would like something where the ammo is readily available, it is hard for me to find bullets for my mauser and they are getting more expensive.What is a inexpensive and reliable rifle for big game hunting in North America?
Get a 30-06 or a .308. These are good for anything up to elk and black bear. If you are going for brown bear or moose, you should go with a bigger gun. (not my area of expertise)
The ammo is very common. You can find it anywhere they sell ammo. There is also a wide variety of ammunition types for both.
I like the Ruger M77 Mk.II in stainless, but pretty much any company than makes rifles has one or more version of the 30-06 and .308. I have friends who prefer Browning's B.A.R. over my Ruger. Remington and Winchester are also good options.
If you are looking to keep the price down, you can easily find a good selection of used rifles from most dealers.
As far as scopes go, I recommend you get a new one. Used scopes are pretty iffy in my opinion. You never really know what you are getting of you go used. I like the Nikon Buckmaster. It's a good scope at a reasonable price. When you get a scope, just make sure the inner working are brass rather than plastic or resin. They last longer and perform better.
So you understand now that a .22 is no good for medium/large game? I'm gonna recommend a .30-06, although there are many other good choices out there. The .30-06 is one of the most popular hunting calibers of all time, so you'll be able to find ammo literally everywhere. It is a very versatile cartridge that accepts bullets weighing in anywhere from 110 grain all the way up to 220 grain. This give you the ability to hunt everything from coyotes/pronghorn all the way up to moose and bear. It literally is the do everything caliber for north american game.
As for what rifle, I'd recommend a remington 700 ADL. You can find them used for around $300 or new for around $450. This isn't the only good option though. Anything made by savage will be good and relatively inexpensive. The winchester model 70 is also a good gun. If you local walmart stocks the weatherby vangard that is also a good gun for the price.What is a inexpensive and reliable rifle for big game hunting in North America?
If you have a Mauser, especially if it's in 8x57 JS, then you have a fine choice already. If it's of little collector value, you might want to sporterize it to some degree, and you could buy handloading equipment for a lot less than you'll spend on a new rifle. With handloads, 8x57 really comes into its own as a hunting cartridge.What is a inexpensive and reliable rifle for big game hunting in North America?
Since Brown bear are on your menu, adding up everything, there is most definitely reloading/handloading in your future! Whether you handload your 8mm Mauser with Hornady's 220 grain bullets for Grizzlies, or download your 300Mag or 338Mag for deer, or load whatever feels good for your Marlin Model 1895 in 45-70, that Hornady manual tutorial is empowerment and cash savings that will astound you! http://www.midwayUSA.com or their google competitors or your local gunshop on a Saturday afternoon all have everything you will need, or can get them.
Try the Marlin XL7 IN 30-06. Inexpensive (On sale locally for $319.95 complete with an inexpensive 3x9x40 scope and rings). Good reviews (do a google search) , accurate, nice trigger. 30-06 ammo is available everywhere and there are a wide variety (understatement!) of bullets to handload. This rifle also comes in 270 and 243 calibers as well as (at least a couple of years ago) 25-06. Simple, rugged, shoots well enough to take about any game in the lower 48. That's my 2 cents. There are other prettier rifles with lots of fancy stuff, but the Marlin will get the job done.
What is your price range? What are you hunting? Where are you hunting?
is this a personal question to all of use or do you need a new rifle?
we need more info before we could suggest to you a rifle
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Ill go with my gut however and say go to a gun show or gun shop and get something in 30-06 in your price range, its not to hard to find 06 ammo.
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for 500-600 dollars you could easily get a good quality rifle form Remington or Rugger in 30-06.
A Marlin in 45-70 (~$500) is a GREAT gun and caliber. It will (with the proper loadings) take down Anything in North America Deer to Buffalo to Grizzlies, and even Africa. Depending on your area, however, you may not find ammo very easily (varies by location).
A Remington 700 in .308win or 30-06 is a very good gun with a very good supply of ammo. Remington 700's cost about $450 at my local walmart, and ammo prices vary wildly depending on what you get (a good median price would be about $30/box)
If you can buy ammo online, I suggest http://www.ammoengine.com/ if you just want to feed a mauser
The Marlin XL7 or remington 700 in a .30-06 would be the two best bets.
I am a big fan of the .270 caliber, it is great for the 150-250 yard range as it has a very flat trajectory. Original design was for mountain sheep. I have a mossberg ATR in a .270 and it cannot be beat for the price ($300-350) Its also available in .30-06. If you want to save a few dollars and get a better scope, the ATR is the way to go.
I shoot a 7x57 Mauser... I can find ammo all day long at "reasonable" prices I keep 5 boxes at all times.. I shoot 140 grain.. what type of Mauser do you have..
Now allot of folks go with the 30.06... for heavy game.. its easy to find ammo and a reasonable price between 300 - 600 based on what manufacturer you pick.. I have a ruger 30.06 that is reliable and a great all round hunting gun. Think about a 7 mm Mag.. for Elk and Bear.. Some I know choose the 300 win mag.
Take a serious look at what you hunt.. terrain and animal size are important.. I Hunt with a Slug Shotgun, and a couple differing rifles depending on the terrain and animal size.I like the 270 caliber also.. flat shooting and more that enough for most medium game animals... My 7x57 is my first pick, unless I am in the Deep Woods then I use my Slug Gun.. the others are good for those areas in between.
30-30 is cheap for out to 150 yds or so. Next cheapest and popular would be .30-06. It is somewhat more powerful and for slightly longer range. It seems like I see .30-30 rounds for abour $15 for 20 and $20 for 20 rounds for .30-06. At least for the Remington Express rounds which are plenty good for deer sized animals. If I was going to shoot a moose or especially bear, I would want a little better bullet.
REM, RUGER,BROWNING, WINCHESTER, SAVAGE, MOSSBERG, and the WEATHERBY VANGUARD, In 30/06,7mm Rem Mag,or the 300Win Mag. Can't go wrong with any one of them for game that size. Flat shooting, and popular.
a 270 will easily do the job if you are a good shot, but a 3006 will provide you with assurance
look into ruger browning and remington for something in that range
30-06, .308 are good suggestions. A 30-30 is not good for elk or bear ! Tube feed limits choice of rounds and flat nose bullets have terrible ballistics (coefficients) after 100 yds. IMO.
Depends on what you prefer. I personally like the Remington 700 series. They are a little expensive, but some model are under $800.
* Buy a Remington or Savage Brand bolt-action in 30-06 caliber.*
A marlin 30/30 lever action.
30/30
.700
Get a 30-06 or a .308. These are good for anything up to elk and black bear. If you are going for brown bear or moose, you should go with a bigger gun. (not my area of expertise)
The ammo is very common. You can find it anywhere they sell ammo. There is also a wide variety of ammunition types for both.
I like the Ruger M77 Mk.II in stainless, but pretty much any company than makes rifles has one or more version of the 30-06 and .308. I have friends who prefer Browning's B.A.R. over my Ruger. Remington and Winchester are also good options.
If you are looking to keep the price down, you can easily find a good selection of used rifles from most dealers.
As far as scopes go, I recommend you get a new one. Used scopes are pretty iffy in my opinion. You never really know what you are getting of you go used. I like the Nikon Buckmaster. It's a good scope at a reasonable price. When you get a scope, just make sure the inner working are brass rather than plastic or resin. They last longer and perform better.
So you understand now that a .22 is no good for medium/large game? I'm gonna recommend a .30-06, although there are many other good choices out there. The .30-06 is one of the most popular hunting calibers of all time, so you'll be able to find ammo literally everywhere. It is a very versatile cartridge that accepts bullets weighing in anywhere from 110 grain all the way up to 220 grain. This give you the ability to hunt everything from coyotes/pronghorn all the way up to moose and bear. It literally is the do everything caliber for north american game.
As for what rifle, I'd recommend a remington 700 ADL. You can find them used for around $300 or new for around $450. This isn't the only good option though. Anything made by savage will be good and relatively inexpensive. The winchester model 70 is also a good gun. If you local walmart stocks the weatherby vangard that is also a good gun for the price.What is a inexpensive and reliable rifle for big game hunting in North America?
If you have a Mauser, especially if it's in 8x57 JS, then you have a fine choice already. If it's of little collector value, you might want to sporterize it to some degree, and you could buy handloading equipment for a lot less than you'll spend on a new rifle. With handloads, 8x57 really comes into its own as a hunting cartridge.What is a inexpensive and reliable rifle for big game hunting in North America?
Since Brown bear are on your menu, adding up everything, there is most definitely reloading/handloading in your future! Whether you handload your 8mm Mauser with Hornady's 220 grain bullets for Grizzlies, or download your 300Mag or 338Mag for deer, or load whatever feels good for your Marlin Model 1895 in 45-70, that Hornady manual tutorial is empowerment and cash savings that will astound you! http://www.midwayUSA.com or their google competitors or your local gunshop on a Saturday afternoon all have everything you will need, or can get them.
Try the Marlin XL7 IN 30-06. Inexpensive (On sale locally for $319.95 complete with an inexpensive 3x9x40 scope and rings). Good reviews (do a google search) , accurate, nice trigger. 30-06 ammo is available everywhere and there are a wide variety (understatement!) of bullets to handload. This rifle also comes in 270 and 243 calibers as well as (at least a couple of years ago) 25-06. Simple, rugged, shoots well enough to take about any game in the lower 48. That's my 2 cents. There are other prettier rifles with lots of fancy stuff, but the Marlin will get the job done.
What is your price range? What are you hunting? Where are you hunting?
is this a personal question to all of use or do you need a new rifle?
we need more info before we could suggest to you a rifle
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Ill go with my gut however and say go to a gun show or gun shop and get something in 30-06 in your price range, its not to hard to find 06 ammo.
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for 500-600 dollars you could easily get a good quality rifle form Remington or Rugger in 30-06.
A Marlin in 45-70 (~$500) is a GREAT gun and caliber. It will (with the proper loadings) take down Anything in North America Deer to Buffalo to Grizzlies, and even Africa. Depending on your area, however, you may not find ammo very easily (varies by location).
A Remington 700 in .308win or 30-06 is a very good gun with a very good supply of ammo. Remington 700's cost about $450 at my local walmart, and ammo prices vary wildly depending on what you get (a good median price would be about $30/box)
If you can buy ammo online, I suggest http://www.ammoengine.com/ if you just want to feed a mauser
The Marlin XL7 or remington 700 in a .30-06 would be the two best bets.
I am a big fan of the .270 caliber, it is great for the 150-250 yard range as it has a very flat trajectory. Original design was for mountain sheep. I have a mossberg ATR in a .270 and it cannot be beat for the price ($300-350) Its also available in .30-06. If you want to save a few dollars and get a better scope, the ATR is the way to go.
I shoot a 7x57 Mauser... I can find ammo all day long at "reasonable" prices I keep 5 boxes at all times.. I shoot 140 grain.. what type of Mauser do you have..
Now allot of folks go with the 30.06... for heavy game.. its easy to find ammo and a reasonable price between 300 - 600 based on what manufacturer you pick.. I have a ruger 30.06 that is reliable and a great all round hunting gun. Think about a 7 mm Mag.. for Elk and Bear.. Some I know choose the 300 win mag.
Take a serious look at what you hunt.. terrain and animal size are important.. I Hunt with a Slug Shotgun, and a couple differing rifles depending on the terrain and animal size.I like the 270 caliber also.. flat shooting and more that enough for most medium game animals... My 7x57 is my first pick, unless I am in the Deep Woods then I use my Slug Gun.. the others are good for those areas in between.
30-30 is cheap for out to 150 yds or so. Next cheapest and popular would be .30-06. It is somewhat more powerful and for slightly longer range. It seems like I see .30-30 rounds for abour $15 for 20 and $20 for 20 rounds for .30-06. At least for the Remington Express rounds which are plenty good for deer sized animals. If I was going to shoot a moose or especially bear, I would want a little better bullet.
REM, RUGER,BROWNING, WINCHESTER, SAVAGE, MOSSBERG, and the WEATHERBY VANGUARD, In 30/06,7mm Rem Mag,or the 300Win Mag. Can't go wrong with any one of them for game that size. Flat shooting, and popular.
a 270 will easily do the job if you are a good shot, but a 3006 will provide you with assurance
look into ruger browning and remington for something in that range
30-06, .308 are good suggestions. A 30-30 is not good for elk or bear ! Tube feed limits choice of rounds and flat nose bullets have terrible ballistics (coefficients) after 100 yds. IMO.
Depends on what you prefer. I personally like the Remington 700 series. They are a little expensive, but some model are under $800.
* Buy a Remington or Savage Brand bolt-action in 30-06 caliber.*
A marlin 30/30 lever action.
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