Thread: First Rifle Setup (need advice)

Originally Posted by Smiddy

Before you buy new or second hand go into the shops and see what brands you like most eg what they feel like in the shoulder
I would suggest howa for your budget

Are most gun shops cool with you doing that? Asking to shoulder a rifle?

Originally Posted by Ben.NZ

Are most gun shops cool with you doing that? Asking to shoulder a rifle?

Yip, and if they won't let you then go somewhere else and get better service.

How a gun fits you and feels to you personally is a big part of the decision, I would definitely advise against choosing what you want before handling a few options.

Savage are the pick of the bunch in that price range for me, as long as it isn't the budget 'axis' model. Some good deals around on the 'trophy hunter' package under $1k with a weaver scope.

Don't forget to factor in cleaning gear, a bag and ammo into the equation too. Really easy to spend a exrra couple hundy sorting out the extra bits and pieces

Originally Posted by GravelBen

Yip, and if they won't let you then go somewhere else and get better service.

How a gun fits you and feels to you personally is a big part of the decision, I would definitely advise against choosing what you want before handling a few options.

Savage are the pick of the bunch in that price range for me, as long as it isn't the budget 'axis' model. Some good deals around on the 'trophy hunter' package under $1k with a weaver scope.

Yeah these are bloody good value