I cannot pick witch firearm i should buy?

Question

I have decided to buy a firearm for every birthday i have. I started last year on my 18th birthday buying an ar-15. This year i want to step it up. I have 1500 dollars saved up to spend on this beast but i cannot decide what i want. I was looking for a gun that when i take it to the range jaws drop i want it to be the most bad *** gun seen. I was thinking of a high caliber rifle that bullets arnt to expensive for, i was thinking about a buck a shot or around their. I want it to be loud , accurate, and deadly because not only will i be shooting at the range i want to be able to kill an elk with it from 300 yards at the least. I have been looking at .308,30-06,7mm,300 mag, and many more. my uncle owns a 7mm witch he is so proud about i would like a gun that one ups it any help you guys can give me?

Answer 1

Springfield Armory M1A.....



http://springfield-armory.com/armory.php?model=15



The only ones that wont be impressed will be some kids that get into there plastic AR, AK and other nonsense guns..... This M1A is an exceptionally fine rifle that with proper use and maintenance will last a lifetime......



http://springfield-armory.com/armory.php?model=13

Answer 2

* The 30-06 because it is the most Popular and Used Big Game caliber by Hunters around the world.* The Vast Majority of Big and Small Game is killed within 100 yards or less.* For Hunting Elk use the 180 or 220 grain bullet.* Buy the Remington or Savage bolt action Brand Rifle in 30-06 caliber.

Answer 3

Best all around deer cartridge out there a lot will agree on this with me is the .30-06. It has a 105+ year service date and has seen a lot of results for killing deer. Its the most common cartridge for hunting for your money. Ammo for soft point will run between $17.99-$49.99 on 150 grain, 168 grain (silver tip Federal) and 180 grain. I think 220 grain is the same price as the 150 and 180 grain.



In my .308 i use 150 grain Federal Power-shok (light blue box) and 180 grain of the same stuff. My dad uses .30-06 Remington core-lokt 150 grain bullets.



For a gun in your price range Winchester model 70 with a 3-9x40 or 4-12x40 or 42mm Nikon Prostaff or Bushnell Trophy XLT.



Remington 700 with same scope.



May i also recommend a bi-pod 6-9" for bench and prone shooting? I bought mine for $49.99. Its a Rock Mountain 6-9 adjustable. I think this is just as good if not better than a Harris bi-pod of the same time but for $50 cheaper.



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Answer 4

if you want a rifle, i'd say an m1 garand. you might not think they are "the bees knees" right now, but it's a gun that's just going to increase in value and you'll enjoy it for years down the road. in all honesty, i'd go after a nice 1911 100th anniversary pistol. a nice kimber might not draw a crowd at the range, but it will make everyone that shoots it jealous. also, you won't see another 1911 centennial until, well 2111. having suggested that, i realize that you are not 21 yet. but, in my state, you are allowed to own a handgun at 18, you just can't buy it yourself. so, let's say, someone "gives it to you as a gift"...that's legal. i did that for my girlfriend when she was under 21. if you decide on the 1911, just check the law in your state.

Answer 5

Again with the bad a$$ gun nonsense!



But, I'll indulge you for a moment. How about a Remington 700 chambered in .375 Hawk/Scovill? You'd have to handload to hit your ammo price target, but you'd have something others would ooooh and aaaaah over.

Answer 6

I have a CMP special M1 Garand in 30-06 that almost literally make peoples jaws drop because of how nice it looks. it has a beautiful walnut stock. every thing on it other than the new stock is original 1943.

Answer 7

This baby here http://www.savagearms.com/firearms/finder/

still leaves you $500-$700 depending on new/used or what the price at the gun store is.

throw this on http://www.shopbushnell.com/detail/BSN+733126E and you will have a pretty good lookin gun....should even have enough left over for a bipod

Answer 8

Get a SOCOM M-14. That will get the job done and they are pretty impressive, too.

Answer 9

Given your writing skills, I'm not sure I'd recommend much more than a cap gun.

Answer 10

I don't know what rifle you should get but I do know where you should get it from.



http://badassrifles.com/

http://www.badassguns.com/