what is the best kind of rifle to use on a whitetail deer?
359818
Depends on where your hunting, in a wooded area I would want a .30-30, .270 is supposed to be pretty good, I use a .30-06
704024
I'd say the Marlin model 60.You can usually pick one up used for 40-80 dollars.New they're about 150.
858649
Yes, but don't say on stand very long. You need to move around a lot and use the rain to your advantage (masks your odor and sounds). Most likely the only deer you're going to get is the one you walk up on while it's bedding down. I'd recommend you use a shotgun with one slug backed up my as many OOO buckshots as your tube will hold because it'll probably be a running shot unless you're very very sneaky. Look for them in heavy cover (dense pine branches that hang low) probably on the high ground.
320837
the tippmann 98 custom is the best because it is designed to be accurate on all fields. I have one and it has 150+ accuracy right out of the box. i added a flatline barrel and i now get 300 feet of accuracy.  also you can customize the tippmann 98 to fit your style of play.  one other thing you can customize the heck out of it and end up with a gun that can take out the highest priced ones for half the cost.  that's why its the best woods ball gun. also you could compete with the best if you got just the flatline barrel because you hace very good accuracy
442694
first of all, you'll need a general hunting license.  before you can buy that, you'll probably have to take a 12 hour hunter safety class.  those classes are mandatory in most of the states.  once you pass, you can buy your license.  then you can buy or apply for a deer permit.  deer season is usually in oct-dec, depending where you live.  some states only allow shotguns for deer, others allow rifles.  if you can use a rifle, i'd suggest you go to walmart and buy one of their "package" guns in a .308.  a package gun has the gun, trigger lock, sling, and scope.  remingtons and savage's are both good.  you'll also need to sight in your rifle.  try 2 or 3 different brands of ammo, and use the one that shoots the tightest group.  buy a cleaning kit too.
885951
Rather than try to tell you about a rifle you didn't ask about, I'll tell you about the one you did ask about. I have 2 Bushmasters, the M17S (Bullpup) and the Patrolmans carbine M4A3, I've shot many of the varminters as well. You've made a good decision to get a Bushmaster, their rifles are unsurpassed and their customer service is outstanding. The varminters I've shot will give consistant -1 moa groups at 200 yards with a good scope. I've shot high end .223(Wilson combat) and low end .223 ( saiga) The bushmaster will outperform the saiga and will keep up with and often beat the wilson combat rifles.The varminter is of course an accurised weapon giving you, the shooter, the benefit of years of research done by Bushmaster.I highly recommend the Harris bipod if you plan on doing long distance target shooting. The varminter is by no means a combat rifle, it's intended purpose is highly accurate target shooting and of course, taking care of pesky varmints from a distance.Unlike the lower end .223's intended for combat accuracy, great care is given to each varminter to ensure accuracy and dependability.
937619
You can practice your rifle skills indoors with an air rifle. The sight picture, breath and trigger control are the same as with your hunting rifles..I'm not talking about a daisy BB gun or a cheap piece of junk pellet gun, I'm talking about an adult precision air rifle...I use a West German built, Feinwerkbau 124D, the accuracy of this rifle is quite good...A .177 pellet is pretty small and I'm not all that great a shot but on good days at 10 meters I can place 10 shots in one ragged hole. Even at 40 meters 1/2 inch groups are not uncommon...\n\nYou can buy a nice air rifle for around $150 or you can spend several thousand for one with Olympic type accuracy...You might check out the RWS 34 they are well made,accurate and powerful all for around $230...If you do buy an air rifle, either buy a "combo" package or make absolutely sure you buy an air rifle scope. Spring piston air rifles are very hard on scopes and a scope not designed for air rifles will soon be ruined...\n\nRWS Superpoint pellets are my favorite...You may want to try several different "quality" pellets to see which functions best in your rifle...Pellets are relatively cheap and a pellet trap to practice indoors will cost less than $20...\n\nthis is the best site for information on adult precision air guns\nhttp://www.beeman.com\n\nthe best places to buy online\nhttp://www.airgunwarehouseinc.com\nhttp://www.pyramidair.com
150476
Get a shotgun first.  There so many more things you can hunt with them.  I would suggest a middle of the road 12 ga semi.  The mp-153 is a good inexpensive gun.  Was made in Russia by Baikal, now it's owned by Remington.
873303
It depends on your classification of large. The .30/06 has the longest range and is the general caliber that most people can withstand in recoil and weight. In Arizona 300-400 yard shots are common and small little coues whitetail deer and .30/06 150-180 grain bullets drop them fine so do the 130 grain .270 and 7mm do well too. I would not recommend the .243, it is a nice flat shooting cartridge which is good for long range, but you have to hit them right to get a good kill, which isn't ideal for long range where you would have to track them if you miss. The .30/06 wont do good either if you miss, but there is alot more diameter and energy going downrange. I know, i know velocity equals on paper energy but I personally think that big heavy bullet is better than a light super fast one. Plus if you factor in the effect of wind, the .30/06 is 100x more wind resistant. My .25/06 little .25 bullet gets blown around in light winds. Plus if you practice more with the .30/06 and understand bullet drop, you will have a great all around weapon whereas the .243 is limited to deer and smaller species. The .30/06 will take game up to moose and black bear. Don't listen to people who say it doesn't work on elk, I have shot many and they drop real fast, farthest I had to track one was 100 yards. My dad shot one at 300 yards with two shots, one busted the front shoulder the other right through the heart. I personally think the shoulder shot was amazing at 300 yards to do that much damage to the shoulder. He missed probably due to buck fever, it was the biggest bull the game warden had seen up there in years. That was last season. The .30/06 is all you need and it is a good short range cartridge too, use with with 180s which are good for elk and I just took one this last season with an 80 yard shot, right through both lungs the bullet exited making a half-cent size hole. The elk ran 30 yards uphill and died. \n\nThe .50 BMG would split a deer in half, it does so to humans and blows heads, arms and legs off, too much gun, unless you are shooting at 5,000 yards. \n\nA howitzer is impractical and there would be no meat left and like the gau 8 it is pretty much illegal in all U.S. states.
842891
Bound's hubby for here:\n\nYou did not mention if your beginner is looking at bicycle biathalon or ski biathalon, but I would suggest a lighter bolt action, clip fed rifle with micrometer target sights, such as the old Mossberg 340B. Regrettably, that little Mossberg has not been made in years ... in its place, I would suggest a Remington 504 or 504T ... which you would add metallic micrometer sights to. (See link below).\n\nAnschutz makes a biathalon rifle, but I would suspect it is a bit more expensive than the Remington, and the Remington is more versatile than an Anschutz specialty rifle! (see link).\n\nGood luck!
892722
Bound's hubby here:\n\nYou have asked a question that is a double edged sword:\n"What can you hunt with a .22?" (within the cartridge's abilty) versus "What can you hunt with a .22?" (what can you legally hunt with it).\n\nLegally, that depends with your state's Fish & Game regulations.\n\nWhat is the cartridge capable of bagging? Rabbit, squirrel, small varmints ... but keep your maximum range to about 50 yards. Try not to shoot birds with a .22 ... using solid bullets makes your rifle dangerous to over a mile, and using .22 shotshells will be frustrating, since the #11 shot (commonly called "dust") is effective to about 10 feet!\n\nGood luck!
94973
Good hunting rifle, available in many calibers.  Can be quite accurate, some top-notch, some just okay (but usually very good).  Company is still in business.  Parts available if anything breaks.  Like most Savage rifles it can have its barrel switched easily to other calibers.  Custom parts available (better triggers, scopes, new stocks, etc.)\n\nEarlier answer was odd but he's right BE SAFE FIRST.  Always know what you are shooting at, don't point it at anyone (ever!), make sure there is a backstop when shooting for fun, etc.
984495
Barnett makes some pretty good ones.\nI own one and the nice thing is that it is SILENT but DEADLY, just like a good fart...\nAnd you can reuse the ammo without a hassle...
187996
In my experience, a Snipe Rifle is a must! Especially in Alaska & Canada. (Canada has STRICT gun laws, but I'm fairly certain they make exceptions for Snipe hunting, as they are severely over-populated from British Columbia all the way to Manitoba.) You can usually get away with a regular rifle in the lower 48.\n\nThe best time to hunt Alaskian Snipe is usually in the summer months. (I prefer going 1st-season, before the mountain is overrun by tourists.) They are most active between Noon and 4 in the afternoon. \n\nThey are very quick on their feet, so a high-quality Snipe-Bag will come in very handy. You can get a sturdy one, at any sporting goods store. You should probably also pick up a Snipe-Call as well, if you haven't yet mastered the art of "Snipe-Yelp". (My grandpa had the best yelp I've ever heard.)\n\nAlthough their pelts are very desireable, the Black-Billed variety tend to be somewhat gamey and tough. In my opinion, the Winged-Back Pygmie Snipe are the best eating. I have some wonderful recipes, if you're interested!\n\nHappy Hunting!
414891
go to a range.  set up a\n\nhere...\n\nhttp://hunting.about.com/od/guns/ht/htsightin.htm
230880
You can't go wrong with a Remington model 700. It's the quintessential bolt-action rifle, with a decent trigger. Although out-of-the-box the rifle ships with an 8-pound "lawyer" trigger, any decent gunsmith can get the pull down to 3 pounds safely.\n\nThe M700 comes in a variety of different configurations, from laminated wood stocks to various synthetics. Click the link below to see the product line.
361801
I use a .243 myself.  It's light and there's not much recoil, but travels well and will put one down.