NEED ADVICE FOR NEW GUN

[BIGINNER]

I'M ON THE MARKET FOR A NEW RIFLE,  I WANT SOMETHING THAT IS A GOOD ALL AROUND GUN,  WHAT CALIBER WOULD YOU GUYS SUGJEST (SPELLING I KNOW)  THAT I WOULD BE ABLE TO HUNT DEER AND ELK,  AND COYOTES DURING THE OFF SEASON,   (AND SOMETHING THAT WON'T BREAK THE BANK)
  WHAT CALIBER?

[jackelope]

why are you YELLING?

[GoldTip]

A one gun battery for the state of Washington.  Look no further than the 30-06, maybe in a Tikka T3 lite would be a good inexpensive gun that won't break the bank but would be very durable.  That or the same caliber in a Ruger all weather.

[Intruder]

Get a bolt action 30-06 and a 3-9x40 scope.

[croix]

A one gun battery for the state of Washington.  Look no further than the 30-06, maybe in a Tikka T3 lite would be a good inexpensive gun that won't break the bank but would be very durable.  That or the same caliber in a Ruger all weather.

[Curly]

30-06 is a good choice but don't count out the .270 Win either.  Load up some 130 gr TSX bullets and you're good to go for anything in the lower 48 with very mild recoil to boot.

Savage rifles won't break the bank either: http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/model/116FHSS

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=155691102

[Intruder]

I just posted in the Optics section on the new Weaver Classic V scopes.  Great optics at a really reasonable price.  Would be worth considering on a gun you wanted to keep costs down on....

[BIGINNER]

THANKS GUYS,   I HAD 30-06 IN MIND MYSELF,   AND THE .270  EXCEPT THE .270 LIMITS YOU ON BULLET WEIGHT IF YOU DON'T RELOAD.  SO...  I MIGHT HAVE A NEW 30-06 BY THE END OF THE WEEK   

[KillBilly]

I would go a step farther and get a 7MM Mag. great stopping power for Bear and Elk. lighter loads for deer and predators.

[Curly]

I would not try to talk anyone out of a 30-06 because it is a great and versitile cartridge, but the 270 is also very good.  

Federal does offer ammo loaded w/ 130 gr Barnes TSX.  There's nothing you can't kill cleanly in the lower 48 with that load.  Federal also offers 140gr Nosler Accubond.

http://www.federalpremium.com/products/rifle.aspx

That said, I'd probably rather have a 30-06 for elk than the .270 Win, but it would be close.

Since you mentioned coyotes also, I figure the .270 might be a slighlty better alternative to the 30-06.

Also, I'm a fan of finding a load that a rifle loves and stick with that load for everything.

[satchel3006]

.30-06 ammo is usually cheaper than 7mag which is a great cartridge

[KillBilly]

No argument on the price. Remington built quite a rep on the 7MM though. I reload all my calibers so price is not an issue like it would be off the shelf.

[Jamieb]

Theres a lot of great cartrides out there that will work fine for any hunting in this state.
Go to one of the big gun stores and handel a few. Find a rifle that fits and feels right, buy that one in dirty-06, 7mag, or what ever chambering.

[carpsniperg2]

i would go no smaller than 25 cal i would get a 25-06 264 270win or 270 wsm 280 maybe even a 30-06 but my pics would be the 25-06 or the 270win or 270 wsm great for everything you looking for.

[bobcat]

All depends on how much recoil you can handle without flinching. You can't go wrong with 308 Win, 270 Win, and the 30/06. I'd look at Savage or Marlin bolt actions.

Oh, and by the way, there is spell check available here.