After all that has been said so far, I'm thinking my priorities are all wrong.....now thinking really good scope, factory rifle (upgrade as budget allows). Still leaning toward a non magnum. I like the 260 option, but don't see a lot of factory offerings. Back to the drawing board.
I have shot alot of rifles in the past. Just never hunted with one.
Not trying to start a never ending debate thread. Just trying to learn something. If there are better options in my budget, I'm just trying to keep an own mind.
I agree 100%, this is good advise! Please educate me some more as to what a really good scope, and rifle combo. I'm just trying to keep my ammo cost to around $30 per box. I know enough about rifles to know most need either stock upgrades and or trigger upgrades, (some rifles need both) but I am...
Since this was my first year hunting with a rifle, I am unsure as to which caliber will fill the "do most categorie". The rifle I'm interested is offered in the following options, 308, 6.5 creedmoore, 6.5 prc?, 6mm creedmoore. My plan is to practice lots (think affordable factory ammo) and hunt...