Opinion on next rifle

[hunter93]

Hey everyone I am wanting a new rifle.  And. Need opinions on what to get caliber and if it should be a hunting rifle or a ashly rifle any help is good thanks

[bobcat]

What's it going to be used for- grouse, squirrels, rabbits? Deer, elk, bears? Targets? Coyotes?

[hunter93]

Shooting and small to medium game

[bobcat]

Maybe a 243 would work well then. Cheap ammo, low recoil, fun to shoot, good for anything from coyotes up to deer.

[bearpaw]

Shooting and small to medium game

For what you want, I would go with a .243, 25/06, or .270, depending on how big of game? These are pretty common calibers, ammo is cheap and easy to find, recoil is light yet these rounds are pretty flat shooting. 

[coachcw]

.257wby

[Curly]

What is an "ashly" rifle?   

[Biggerhammer]

Maybe a 243 would work well then. Cheap ammo, low recoil, fun to shoot, good for anything from coyotes up to deer.

+1 

[DRobnsn]

Long range?

[Huntbear]

.257 Roberts....

[brokenvet]

What is an "ashly" rifle?   

Target AIR rifle

[Curly]

Now I'm more confused.........

[wraithen]

Do you roll your own ammo? I'd suggest the .223, .243 and .270 if you don't. If you do, 22-250 or any of the 6mm bunch. I don't suggest the air rifle unless you don't want to shoot too far outside or if it would help you hunt in a firearms restricted area. 

[Curly]

It's not legal to hunt game in WA with an air rifle, so I'm not really sure why that would even be an option.

I'd say 25-06, .270 or .260 Rem.

[wraithen]

Doesn't stop rats and racoons and possum from getting hit by air pellets in people's backyards