my first gun

[Rawr0192]

i am going to get my first gun soon for big game hunting. i was thinking a .270 or .308 (Possibly a savage?)

[chester]

270 savage would be a good combo.

[Rawr0192]

thanks for the advice. the ammo is prbly cheaper for the 270 also. im thinking about this: http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shooting/Centerfire-Rifles/Bolt-Action|/pc/104792580/c/105522480/sc/105523380/Savage-Edge-Bolt-Action-Centerfire-Rifles-with-Scope/753240.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fshooting-centerfire-rifles-bolt-action%2F_%2FN-1102332%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_105523380

[dscubame]

My first gun was a 30-06 savage.  I would suggest a 30-06 for first rifle.

[Rawr0192]

i want something with a little 'kick' to it. and by a little i mean alot lol. i would enjoy the larger cal. guns because my body build is fairly large and i am physically prepared for them.

[chester]

You dont need a large caliber. my first rifle was a savage 270. never came across anything i couldnt kill with it. my second was a Ruger M77 in 30-06. just get what you can shoot comfortably. my deer this year was taken with a 270. shot placement is key. either of those calibers can cleanly take anything in this state. and ammo is relatively cheap especially compared to the magnum calibers. you can shoot more for less money and be more comfortable out in the field.

[MikeWalking]

Want a little kick'huh?

Go with a 45-70 and some Buffalo Bore 405gr SP's 

[dscubame]

Want a little kick'huh?

Go with a 45-70 and some Buffalo Bore 405gr SP's 

LOL.

[rock]

lightweight .338 no kick at all  

[Rawr0192]

lightweight .338 no kick at all  

verrrrryyyyy funny. actually i did laugh at this but yeah totally

Want a little kick'huh?

Go with a 45-70 and some Buffalo Bore 405gr SP's 

yeah, no. i dont think their even are buffalo in Washington lol

[WAHIKER]

Hi Rawr,

If you are only 13 assuming you haven't it would probably be best to go out and shoot a few of these guns with a lot of kick before you purchase one.  Even if you are big for your age you need to make sure you are still comfortable with their weight and recoil.   

[Rawr0192]

Hi Rawr,

If you are only 13 assuming you haven't it would probably be best to go out and shoot a few of these guns with a lot of kick before you purchase one.  Even if you are big for your age you need to make sure you are still comfortable with their weight and recoil.   

i have shot these guns before and im completely fine with the .270 but i have not shot the .308 so your very wise. i will go and try before i buy thank you for reminding me about that.

[Crisptrigr]

R,
If you can properly handle the recoil of a 270Win. you'll have no problem with a 308 or 30-06 as long as bullets weights are similiar.
When rifle weights and bullet weights are similiar of these calibers there is little to no difference in felt recoil.
How well the rifle fits your build will be a more significant issue.

[dscubame]

Red Ryder.  .177 caliber and 350 fps.

[low97ram]

bought the savage edge .270 (camo) on veteran's day. shoots very well, scope is what it is...could be better but serves a purpose.  very straight (flat) shooter, but most 270's are anyways. 

pete