[hunterkid]

ok so i am 15 and i am planning on going deer hunting next year, i live in PA, in the country, i am around 180 lbs and 5'9 6', i am wondering what gun i should get, i have a old 12 guage, but it just kicks like a son of a gun, and i dont think i need that much, its a bit much for me, what guns would be best for me, i am stocky built btw if that matters,

thanks tons hunterkid:w00t:

 

[Hunting Man]

hello, I have hunted PA for 38 hunting seasons. Any rifle in the 243, 30-30, 270, 7mm-08 and you're big enough for the old 30-06 will work.

 

[thatguy]

.30-06 is a round that will never ever die. its been around a long time, and you can get just about anything you like for it. weather you want FMJ for target, soft or hollow point for hunting, and it will do just about anything you tell it to. it can reach out pretty far, if thats your style. my suggestion for you and your stature, is the old -06. i had one, never hunted with it, but im 5'8'' 165 and it wasnt all that bad to shoot. even on extended range sessions. but any of the cartridges hunting man will do the job and then some.

 

[hunterkid]

yes thanks

yea i was thinking of the 30-30 unscoped, is that a good pick or what?

 

[hunterkid]

ok

ok well i have only shot these three guns, 410,22, and a 12 guage with pumpkin balls or slugs, and the 12 guage was, ehh i didnt really like it, the only part im scared of with the 30-06 is the scope, my dads firend shot one, and broke his eye bone, and it was nasty... thats wat im liery about, but other then that ill try anything,

 

[WisconsinDeer]

A Marlin 30-30 is a good rifle. With Hornadys LeverEvolution ammo and a scope its a 200 yard deer rifle. I've got an old Winchester 94 30-30 and its a nice gun, you just cant mount a scope. I think something like a Savage 111 in 30-06 would be a good gun for you. I believe they sell it with a scope for about $400.

 

[hunterkid]

yea the 12 guage i got is a gibralter 12 guage, its old and well i dont really know just not likin it, but hmm ill have to try a 30-06 and a 30-30 out,

 

[su106]

i live in pa also i've been hunting all over pa lancaster,potter huntingdon and more i use a marlin 336 35 rem its like a 3030 but just a littie bigger and it does the job i shot deer and hogs with this gun your big enough i have no doubt you can handle one of these i have a scope on high rise rings so i can use open sights or scope good luck

 

[hunterkid]

yea thanks, well ill be waiting till next year for a deer liscence, but yea, i am gunna try a 30-06, and i just held my 12 guage and i wanna shot it, i was 8 when i shot that thing. maybe ill like it better.:thumbup:

 

[WisconsinDeer]

A 12 gauge shouldn't really hurt a kid of your stature. What kind of shotgun is it?

 

[rdrader2002]

x2

A Marlin 30-30 is a good rifle. With Hornadys LeverEvolution ammo and a scope its a 200 yard deer rifle. I've got an old Winchester 94 30-30 and its a nice gun, you just cant mount a scope. I think something like a Savage 111 in 30-06 would be a good gun for you. I believe they sell it with a scope for about $400.

What WD said!! I have a Marlin 336 and used Hornady LeveRevolution in 160 grain last season. Buck I hit took 2 steps and dropped. Great expansion on the round.

As far as the Savage 111 - Have one in .270. Recommend Remington Core-Lokt 130 grain. Very accurate rifle/round combo. All depends on your personal preferences.

 

[hunterkid]

its a GIBRALTAR, i took this pic 2 seconds ago, yea the stock is cracked, thats why im scared to shoot it,singlefire with the pin, i was 8 when i got it 2 times, and it scared me maybe cause i was so small.

 

[WisconsinDeer]

As far as the Savage 111 - Have one in .270. Recommend Remington Core-Lokt 130 grain. Very accurate rifle/round combo. All depends on your personal preferences.

I got a friend who actually bought a Savage 111 in 30-06 a few weeks ago. He bought some 150gr Remington Core-lokts and they didn't group very well...like 2.5" at 75 yards.

 

[WisconsinDeer]

umm....yeah......I wouldn't hunt with that.

 

[hunterkid]

hmm got my piont, im better of beating the deer to death then shootin it, lol:lol:

 

[su106]

ya have to agree with wisconsindeer i think that should go back in the closet try the 35 rem or a 270