Thread: First rifle considerations

I was in your position just shy of 2 year ago. Went .308 for ease and cost of ammo and cheaper to suppress than .270.

Was going to buy a Howa package as it was everything and in that bracket. Everyone told me to go tikka so I saved a little longer and went for H&F deal $2100 with burris 4.5-14/rings/bag/bipod/no suppressor, and factory threaded at 20” which made picking up a can later easy. It’s ticked every box I needed too and Gamehead ammo is cheap ($65/20) and shoots it well. Was my first rifle and shooting centre fire so bloody glad I held out for something that works out of the box. Most animals I’ve taken have been at 2-300yards and I’m not a decent shooter at all.

Cut it down to 16” after reading how much of a terrible idea it is and the odd person posting small losses. Only lost 103fps doing it and guns nicer balanced and fits pack better. Wouldn’t bother buying a bush hunter unless you can get a package for similar money.

Can’t go past that deal imo adding suppressor or shortening is easy later.

Originally Posted by Northlandnewbie

Cut it down to 16” after reading how much of a terrible idea it is and the odd person posting small losses. Only lost 103fps doing it and guns nicer balanced and fits pack better. Wouldn’t bother buying a bush hunter unless you can get a package for similar money.

Can I ask your reasoning on the bush hunter?