IM IN A WHEELCHAIR AND NEED HELP

[superman33]

SO A LIL ABOUT ME...IM 23 SOMEWHAT CONFINED IN A WHEELCHAIR DUE TO BIRTH DEFECT OF LOWER LEGS, I HAVE PRETTY STRONG  UPPER BODY.....IM STARTING TO BE INTERESTED IN HUNTING, I OWN A 12 GUAGE SHOTGUN BUT IM LOOKING FOR A GUN FOR MAYBE SOME DEER HUNTING....HERES THE QUESTION: WHAT WOULD EVERYONE RECOMMEND RIFLE WISE OF A SMALL/MEDIUM CALIBUR RIFLE THAT DOESNT HAVE TO STRONG OF A KICK BACK BUT YET LARGE ENOUGH TO TAKE DOWN A DEER??? IF ANYONE COULD PLEASE HELP IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED
                                                   THANK YOU

[SilkWWU]

Can't go wrong with a .270, but you can definetely type without the caps lock on:)  Welcome to the site.

[elkaholic]

243,25-06,270 sound like what u need.... no caps, means your mad and shouting at us!

[Curly]

A .270 Winchester in Weatherby Vanguard might be the ticket.  Also, you can take advantage by applying for special disabled hunter permits.  And there are some areas that the WDFW will let disabled hunters have a key to the gate where they can drive into the area.

[rasbo]

SO A LIL ABOUT ME...IM 23 SOMEWHAT CONFINED IN A WHEELCHAIR DUE TO BIRTH DEFECT OF LOWER LEGS, I HAVE PRETTY STRONG  UPPER BODY.....IM STARTING TO BE INTERESTED IN HUNTING, I OWN A 12 GUAGE SHOTGUN BUT IM LOOKING FOR A GUN FOR MAYBE SOME DEER HUNTING....HERES THE QUESTION: WHAT WOULD EVERYONE RECOMMEND RIFLE WISE OF A SMALL/MEDIUM CALIBUR RIFLE THAT DOESNT HAVE TO STRONG OF A KICK BACK BUT YET LARGE ENOUGH TO TAKE DOWN A DEER??? IF ANYONE COULD PLEASE HELP IT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED
                                                   THANK YOU

           I have a 270 you can shoot if you want to try it.I could meet you at tacoma sportsman club.if thats to much gun.I would go with a 243 .

[bowhuntin]

30-06 is a good all around gun that doesn't have much kick, but so is the .270.

[superman33]

thanks for the info and sorry about the caps lock key lol

[Sagedawg]

 260rem or 7/08 would do you just right. They are both great calibers with light recoil. I think the new Ruger Hawkeye is available in 257 roberts which is another fine round to consider, All of these are short actions, and pretty light to boot. Hope this helps.



 Sage

[Gutpile]

260rem or 7/08 would do you just right. They are both great calibers with light recoil. I think the new Ruger Hawkeye is available in 257 roberts which is another fine round to consider, All of these are short actions, and pretty light to boot. Hope this helps.

Yup, however if you don't reload I wouldn't buy a 260 or 257. I'd take a hard look at the 7mm-08 or the 270.

[Krusty]

Superman,

Since you have decent upper body strength, and you'll be rolling around with a shooting bench, and or a porter/helper (which you're legally entitled to), I would look for a rifle that's fairly hefty, which, regardless of caliber, will help lower felt recoil.

A 6 pound 30-06 will knock the crap out of me, but a 9 pound one doesn't.
And a 12 pounder doesn't hardly flinch off the shot, but I wouldn't want to walk very far with it.

The two most important considerations I'd make if I were choosing a rifle for you, are;
Caliber, and the availability of ammunition.
And stock configuration.

If you can't readily find ammo, especially in a pinch, your rifle is easily relegated as worthless.
Try finding some .256 Newton cartridges at Ace hardware... and my 7.62x54 has been left in camp empty, while I borrowed a rifle, more than once.

Felt recoil, at the shoulder, can be lowered as much as 75% by using a pistol grip (or thumbhole) stock.
Likewise semi-automatic firearms will use up some of the forces, in cycling the action.

An AR, topped in .308, could be a great choice.

Krusty

[andrew_12gauge]

love my .25-06 and with the right bullet and placement I wouldnt hesitate to suggest it for elk at close ranges, but as many have said a .270, .243, .30-06, 7mm-08, or even a .280 rem wouldnt be bad

[PA BEN]

7mm-o8 is a good choice. All my kids shoot it (GIRLS) age 9. Kicks less then a 270 and you can shoot bear and elk with it too.

[addicted]

superman33, you have opened up a very large ongoing conversation. one thing you'll find about hunting is it is one of the most opinion gathering things there is.  everyone has their 2 cents and anyone willing to sit and listen will get it. lol. I've got about $42 in  from everyone and i love it. you've come to the right place for information and welcome to the site.

now for my  lol
the small end of the deer killing spectrum is the .243 and the .30-30, both of witch have killed a large amount of deer and have a very little kick.  the 243 has the same brass size as the 7mm-08 and the .308.  they all have a very mild kick and are very good for deer.  those are all considered short action cartridges.

if you want to step it up a little in the power department then you get up into the long action cartridges. the .270 and the 30.06 have the same size brass but the 30.06 has a slightly larger diameter bullet. 

many of these will kill anything in north america and they all are very easy to find ammo for.

a good starting rifle with most of these calibers as far as best quality for the money would probably be the savage/stevens model 200. its under $300 and you can order it at walmart.
http://www.gunblast.com/Stevens-200.htm


once again welcome to the site and good luck

[ICEMAN]

Superman33, very cool that you are interested in hunting. You have found the best spot for hunting advice and pointers. Welcome and good luck!

[12Gauge]

All the caliber mentioned above are good choices.  I think a 7mm-08 can do the job with a little less recoil, a 243 can do the job as well; I do not recommend it for bigger game though if you decide to go that route, its been done, but slightly under powered for bigger game than deer in my opinion.

For a rifle itself:  a Remington 700 (older one) is a good choice.  A Savage 110 is also a good choice, here's why.  If you decide to add calibers all you have to do is purchase a spare barrel, a wrench, go / no go gauges for less than half the cost of a complete rifle.

I have been seeing sales at Joe's, Big five, Cabela's for a Savage 110 scoped for $399. 

Good luck and let us know what you decided to go with.

[Curly]

Since you have decent upper body strength, and you'll be rolling around with a shooting bench, and or a porter/helper (which you're legally entitled to), I would look for a rifle that's fairly hefty, which, regardless of caliber, will help lower felt recoil.

   My thoughts exactly.  That is why I suggested the Vanguard.  It is heavy enough that you will hardly feel the recoil from a .270 Win.

[superman33]

im loving everyones input on this....havent quite decided which i will end up with yet. i just wanted to throw a post out and get some ideas cause im new to the whole thing really. i dont know what most rifles feel like in comparisen to my 12 guage so i needed a lil help thank you everyone!

[robodad]

im loving everyones input on this....havent quite decided which i will end up with yet. i just wanted to throw a post out and get some ideas cause im new to the whole thing really. i dont know what most rifles feel like in comparisen to my 12 guage so i needed a lil help thank you everyone!

After shooting a 12 guage with slugs, any rifle caliber mentioned even up to the 300 weatherby will not kick as much. you will be happy with what ever you chose as far as kicking you. I used to hunt in Wisconsin as a kid and my dad started me out with a 12 guage break open action single shot with slugs and I will never shoot another one of those again !!! It sucked !! You should look for a caliber that you have a reliable source of inexpensive ammo in my opinion, most of them will do the job if you can place your shots well. Just find one that is comfortable for you and have fun !!!

Good Luck !!

[Chopaka81]

Based upon what you have said, I would have the old 7mm Rem Mag on my short list. The 270 Win is a classic mule deer rifle. One of the new WSM's would be an excellent choice too.

[Ridgerunner]

I'd seriously look at a 270.