Looking for a new rifle, what do you suggest?

GySgt Michael Salyers — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 12:37:05 -0400

I'm thinking about a new or used gun for Christmas. I want something that I don't have already, is versatile, reliable, and awe worthy. I would like to keep it around $1000. Suggestions?

Response by SA Harold Hansmann made Oct 26 at 2015 12:38 PM

SA Harold Hansmann — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 12:38:51 -0400

What do you want to hunt with said gun?

Response by SA Harold Hansmann made Oct 26 at 2015 12:40 PM

SA Harold Hansmann — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 12:40:41 -0400

.308 is a great variable rifle.
12 gauge is a great close range gun.

Response by SA Harold Hansmann made Oct 26 at 2015 12:43 PM

SA Harold Hansmann — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 12:43:01 -0400

You looking to use it for home defense?
There are a lot of variables into suggesting which type of rifle, handgun, shotgun to get.

Response by SrA Kevin Ridenhour made Oct 26 at 2015 12:57 PM

SrA Kevin Ridenhour — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 12:57:25 -0400

Something awe inspiring and versatile.........how about an AR in .300 Blackout, with a 16" barrel? Decent home defense, great for hunting, and won't break the bank when you're plinking.

Response by SPC Tony Fewell made Oct 26 at 2015 1:01 PM

SPC Tony Fewell — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 13:01:10 -0400

I suggest the Ruger Gunsite Scout rifle, it comes in .308 WIN and 5.56 NATO/.223 REM. It is a bolt action with a 10 or 20 round detachable magazine. It has a forward-mounted Picatinny rail as well as a ghost ring adjustable rear aperture sight. Good all around gun. They go for about $1000.
http://www.ruger.com/products/gunsiteScoutRifle/index.html

Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle

The Ruger Gunsite Scout Rifle, the one rifle to have if you could have only one. It is the perfect lightweight, hard-hitting, do-it-all bolt-action rifle.

Response by PV2 Scott Goodpasture made Oct 26 at 2015 1:24 PM

PV2 Scott Goodpasture — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 13:24:41 -0400

I mean what do you want it for? Hunting big game, varmints, Hadji??

Response by SA Harold Hansmann made Oct 26 at 2015 1:39 PM

SA Harold Hansmann — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 13:39:57 -0400

For home defense, I have a New England, pardner 12 gauge loaded with #4 turkey loads so it will kill who I am aiming at and won't go through the walls into the neighbors house.
For the area I live and hunt, I use a Remington 870 in the 12 gauge model, I hunt deer, ducks, geese, grouse, and have taken it bear hunting.

Response by SSgt Robert Clark made Oct 26 at 2015 2:14 PM

SSgt Robert Clark — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 14:14:14 -0400

I will admit I am no expert on rifles, but it appears you have a pretty good selection. How about something like a .50 muzzleloader?

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Oct 26 at 2015 2:49 PM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 14:49:55 -0400

AR10 is a great gun that can be built for that price range (minus optics). Simple, solid platform.

Response by LCDR Thomas Combs made Oct 26 at 2015 2:55 PM

LCDR Thomas Combs — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 14:55:00 -0400

It depends on what kind of game you plan to hunt. I've hunted primarily western big game with a 300 Win Mag (Alaskan brown bear, Mt Goat, Dall Sheep, as well as black tail deer). I went with a stainless and synthetic stalk, which is lightweight and good for any climate. Mine (Browning) went for about $800.

Response by Cpl James Waycasie made Oct 26 at 2015 3:26 PM

Cpl James Waycasie — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:26:12 -0400

A Remington .308 semi Auto is an awesome rifle.

Response by Maj Chris Nelson made Oct 26 at 2015 3:54 PM

Maj Chris Nelson — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:54:24 -0400

Look at the Thompson Center Diminsion. Has 4 interchangeable bolts/magazine groups, and covers a total of 10 calibers. Shot SUB MOA right out of the box for me. had a less then 1 inch shot group at 300 yrds with 10mph crosswind.... covered all 3 shots with a dime at 100yrds. All calibers in each "category" use the same bolt/mag. A group is like the 223, etc, B group is stuff like 308, 7mm-08, C Group is like the 30-06 (if I remember right), and group D is 7mm Rem Mag and .300 Rem Mag. LOVE IT. Price is pretty good also for such a great shooter!

Response by CPO David Sharp made Oct 26 at 2015 3:59 PM

CPO David Sharp — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 15:59:06 -0400

A fun yet very good weapon to add to a collection is a WWII Russian bolt action rifle. 7.62x54. Not very pricy and you have a functioning piece of history. Mine is dated 1942. Still functions and ammo is available.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2015 5:19 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 17:19:36 -0400

I have a Remington 300 ultra mag. Model 700. A very sweet powerful high power rifle. Will drop any big game in north America. You might be able to get into that rifle used for around a $1000. But if it don't have a scope on it then you have to worry about that. I would never go with any other rifle. Just my opinion boss. Here is a picture of mine.

Response by SA Harold Hansmann made Oct 26 at 2015 10:15 PM

SA Harold Hansmann — Mon, 26 Oct 2015 22:15:36 -0400

On sale now at cabelas.

Response by SGM Erik Marquez made Oct 27 at 2015 9:04 AM

SGM Erik Marquez — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 09:04:36 -0400

Need more info... What does it need to do, What are your expectations? What do you have now?
Or just get a SAV 110BA 338LAPUA , unless you have one, you have nothing like it :)

Response by LTC Matthew Tieszen made Oct 28 at 2015 9:07 AM

LTC Matthew Tieszen — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 09:07:57 -0400

I'll second SPC Fewell's recommendation of the the Ruger Gunsite Scout. I picked up a .308/16inbarrel last year and have really enjoyed it.
However... does the $1k include your optics or just the rifle? That may alter a few recommendations made by others.

Response by PO2 Terry Gritts made Oct 29 at 2015 11:40 PM

PO2 Terry Gritts — Thu, 29 Oct 2015 23:40:23 -0400

Are you looking for hunting, recreational, or sports shooting?

Response by PO2 Terry Gritts made Nov 1 at 2015 9:05 PM

PO2 Terry Gritts — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 21:05:38 -0500

I would get something in .270 win or 30-06 class, ammo is cheaper than most. Both are well priced in Remington, Savage, Winchester, etc.

I shoot Savage .270win with Nikon optics , and Savage .308 win with Vortex both sighted in at 100yds with sub-MOA. This year I shot my elk with the .270, dropped him on the spot at a 100 yds. Furthest shot was a buck at 350 yds and dropped him on the spot.

Response by PO3 Alan Haynes made Nov 2 at 2015 5:42 PM

PO3 Alan Haynes — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 17:42:11 -0500

Winchester XPR in .30-.06!

Response by SSG Timothy McCoy made Nov 4 at 2015 12:03 AM

SSG Timothy McCoy — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 00:03:48 -0500

GySgt Michael Salyers,
Here is my half of a Nickel. I would suggest either a Black powder 50 cal and sabot it down to .38 cal if you wish.
or a nice lever action 357 Mag. This is what I will be using this deer season. This combo should be good out to 80-100 meters. Which if I have everything placed right that will be between 5 and 30 meter more than I will needed.

HtH
Tim

Response by SPC Christian Ziegler made Nov 4 at 2015 10:32 PM

SPC Christian Ziegler — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 22:32:15 -0500

GySgt Michael Salyers I don't know how great of a shot you are, your hunting style ( if you stalk, use a blind, or beat the brush). If you beat the Brush i would say get a leaver action 30-30 (big loop so you can wear gloves). If you stalk and are a good shot you dont need a great big bullet to take down your game so find something light i use a Mossberg MVP 5.56 with a 64 grain hollow point to hunt deer. I also use it when im laying in a hide waiting for my deer. If your not so great a shot you can go with a 30-06 and the deer will go down. You can get some good ones for less then 1k. I was reading on here about the 300 win mag, well let me tell you i have 1 it was a gift from my father in law, i used to think he liked me till i took it out to put a box thru it with my father and brother well after 18 shots my shoulder was black and blue for 2 weeks since then i have not fired it, im waiting just incase Brown Bears come back to WV and come knocking on my front door. If you have any questions feel free to message me. Scouts Out

Response by SPC(P) Jay Heenan made Nov 26 at 2015 1:46 AM

SPC(P) Jay Heenan — Thu, 26 Nov 2015 01:46:55 -0500

Here is your set up:
Rifle: Weatherby Vanguard Series 2 Synthetic, blue/synthetic, .270 Winchester ($649)
Ammunition: Remington Express 150 grain Core-Lokt PSP ($25/box)
Riflescope: Redfield Revenge 3-9x40mm ($160)
Mount base and rings: Leupold STD ($55)
Total: 889.00

Response by CPL Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 22 at 2017 11:01 AM

CPL Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 11:01:22 -0500

.300 black out. Build an AR10. Marlin 30-06