Which bolt-action rife is the best?
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Depends. Have you ever shot before? 'Cause if not, best go for a cheap-o .22, because it will be good for you to learn on, and the ammo is cheap.
But, if you want something more powerful, a .308 can take care of that
Baker
But, if you want something more powerful, a .308 can take care of that
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Personally for a high powered rifle I have two I think are excellent.
The original German Kar 98 K (Karabiner Mod 98 Kurz) (1934-45), in original 7.92mm, full milspec, and the No1 Mk III/Mk III* and No4 Mk1* .303 rifles again in full military configuration.
For .22 calibre bolt action, the old traditional Cooey bolt action rifle which takes all short, long and long rifle ammo.
Oh, and pellet guns do count, so don't sell yourself short.
Wes
The original German Kar 98 K (Karabiner Mod 98 Kurz) (1934-45), in original 7.92mm, full milspec, and the No1 Mk III/Mk III* and No4 Mk1* .303 rifles again in full military configuration.
For .22 calibre bolt action, the old traditional Cooey bolt action rifle which takes all short, long and long rifle ammo.
Oh, and pellet guns do count, so don't sell yourself short.
Wes
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Ak.abdale said:
Not unless she has a PAL.
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Ak.abdale said:
Possession Acquisition License. You need one to buy or possess a long firearm (most rifles and shotguns).
I just realized you're a true neophyte to this stuff. If your that unawares of what is required you should go here http://www.cfc-cafc.gc.ca/online-en_ligne/form-assistance/default_e.asp and read everything. There's way too much for any of us to answer here for you. Go to that site and read it all. Then go get your courses and testing, apply for your permits and then worry about what kind of gun you want.....after you've done all the rest.
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Ak.abdale said:
Your welcome. A better site than this, for your questions on firearms, courses and legalities, would be CanadianGunNutz. Just about anything you could want to know about Canadian firearms law, shooting and firearms can be found there.
Good luck. Hope to see you as a new practicing gunnutz ;D
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- .308 Remington 700 is very nice. also comes in .223 if your worried about the recoil for a starter gun for hunting :sniper:
- .22 is really good for you to get used to you breathing and trigger control, and you cant beat the price.
- .22 is really good for you to get used to you breathing and trigger control, and you cant beat the price.
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AK Abdale the problem with asking a question "Which xxxxxx is best?" is everyone has an opinion on whats best based on personal experience to watching something used in a video game. In your case, until you yourself actually handle a bolt action rifle and make your own decision, then all these answers while honest for the individual might not be the item you are looking for.
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Maybe a more suitable title would have been "Which bolt action do you prefer and why" See the difference?
Ex-Dragoon said:
- Remington Model Seven Youth in .260 Remington: A nice, light proven design available in several short-action calibres. .260 Rem is the 'formalized' result of the 6.5/308 wildcats. Basically, a 7.62/308 cart case necked down to 6.5mm. Kind of a 6.5X55 Swedish in a short action case (51mm). And we know how many moose and reindeer 6.5X55 have taken over the years. Light enough to plink/varmint with, big enough for deer, etc.
- Stevens Model 200 in 7mm/08 Remington: Too bad the Savage 200 isn't avail in .260 Rem or I would have recommended it in that calibre. The Savage 200 is about the best value in a commercial center fire rifle available today, IMO.
- Note the variants of the T65E3 cartridge case.
1952: .308 Winchester
1954: 7.62mm X 51mm NATO
Since then:
.243 Winchester
.358 Winchester
7mm/08
6.5/08 (.260 Rem.)
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Ak.abdale said:
Never got that impression at all, so all is good.
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I think it really depends on what you want it for. I won't comment on a hunting rifle, as I'm a military gun collector, not a hunter. If you don't have alot of experience I would definately suggest starting with a .22, you might want to look at a Ruger 10/22 as there's so many accessories available for it. If you decide you want a cheap plinker, you might want to look at a Mosin-Nagant M91/30, they're very easy to find and fun to shoot, plus they have alot of history to them - be warned though, depending on where you live ammo supply can be intermittent at best.
