Thread: First gun

Hi
I'm just getting into hunting. I'm after a first proper gun (deer, pigs) that will hopefully last me a good wee while. I'm not fussy about calibre at this point just want something that will knock deer and pigs over in the bush easily... I'm also a student so am on a pretty tight budget (as far under $1000 as possible), and am not fussy about being cool.. I just want something simple that does the job. I've got a couple of questions:
-- Would you buy off trademe? The firearms people tend to advise against it but it seems like it shouldn't be more of a risk than buying anything off trademe.
-- is an old 303 worth it? Or would you recommend just sending a little bit more and getting a newer gun?

Please feel free to push me in the right direction!

Cheers

Here's some guns from the watch list, let me know what you think if you can be bothered:
Remington 308 model 700 | Trade Me
Savage Axis .308 | Trade Me
Parker Hale 270 - 4x40 Tasco Scope | Trade Me
Zastava .308 model M70 (Serbian made) | Trade Me
bsa monarch 270 | Trade Me
Zavastra M70 Bolt Action 308 - Synthetic Stock | Trade Me