Couzer Report post Posted July 19, 2017 Rudy, I say a .308 bolt action. Low recoil, usually very accurate. Most factory rifles are light to carry. More than enough for any deer/hog and enough for elk should he decide to head west. If you get a 1:10 twist barrel you can shoot 180 grain SST or similar. I shoot the 178 out my 1:12 just fine but factory ammo might be a little more finicky on twist. You can buy .308 ammo at any Texas gas station, Walmart etc, coffee shop...etc Agreed, .308 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stray Horse Report post Posted July 19, 2017 Tikka 270 30-06 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
300RUM Report post Posted July 19, 2017 Why not shop some used guns and see what you can find. With a little shopping you should be able to find a better quality rifle / scope combination for the money. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duckhunter175 Report post Posted July 19, 2017 Something used definitely will be in consideration depending on what is available. Found him a Zeiss Terra 4-12x50 for a smoking deal that will leave about $450ish for a rifle. I did find a new T3 lite in .308 for $499 so I'm gonna see if he can stretch it out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
10Turkeys Report post Posted July 19, 2017 PM sent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SunDevil Report post Posted July 19, 2017 whatever he gets he is going to need to spend some time and money determining which ammo shoots best in his gun. it is amazing how accurate/inaccurate rifles are with different ammo. At $30 a box it is a tough pill to swallow but worth every penny. cant beat a 270. lots of "noise" recently on the 6.5 CM but factory ammo options are limited. Personally a 300 win mag with a good recoil pad would be an excellent choice. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duckhunter175 Report post Posted August 1, 2017 Snagged a Sig Whiskey 3 3-9x with illuminated reticle for under $200... eyeing a new Tikka T3 Lite in .270 to make it an even $700 total. Gotta get him to 'pull' the trigger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
