Hunting Rifles

Whitetail Rifle Hunting On A Budget

It seems like no matter where you turn today all you hear is how bad the economy is and how it is likely to get even worst.  Now, more than ever it is imperative to find ways to help relieve the stresses of life and doing so without blowing your household budget.

One of the best ways I know to help relieve the stresses of life is to gear up and head out into the field for some whitetail rifle hunting.  For anyone who is an outdoorsman at heart, just the thought pulls at your heart strings.

The most important item for your whitetail rifle hunting adventure is your rifle or shotgun.  You can purchase a rifle or shotgun directly from the manufacturer or at a local retail outlet.  Whichever you choose, knowing which items are the best buy for the money is imperative.  The key point to remember is that you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a dependable, durable rifle or shotgun.

So, in order to help you get out into the fields, I have reviewed what I consider to be the top 5 rifles and shotguns; all for under $900.

• The first is the H & R Ultra Slug Hunter.  This shotgun is the perfect bargain.  It’s average retail price is around $350.  For that price, the Slug Hunter sports a 24 inch barrel which fires only one shot at a time.  This barrel helps to ease the kick of the Slug Hunter, so you won’t dislocate your shoulder and you will only need one shot.

 

• My next recommendation is the CVA Scout.  The Scout was manufactured to be a big game rifle for a hunter on a budget; and at an average retail price of $380, who can argue?  The Scout is a single shot, break action with an overall length of 34 inches.  This size makes it easy to maneuver in many settings, not to mention a great first rifle for youth hunters.  This rifle has no fancy extras, but it provides enough to get the job done.

 

• The Mossberg 500 Deer/Turkey Combo is my next choice.  Sporting an average retail price just north of $500, this shotgun delivers exceptional results.  The 500 is dressed in a camo finish for blending into any surroundings.  The turkey barrel has a bright, adjustable, 3 dot fiber optic sight.  The slug barrel has open sights from Williams.  This is a excellent two season shotgun.

 

• Next the Savage Model 111, .30/06.  This rifle is the definitive basic hunting rifle.  The Model 111 can be chambered in standard calibers and sports a synthetic stock for durability.  The Model 111 is a bit more expensive than many of its cousins manufactured by Savage due to the inclusion of Savage’s patented “AccuTrigger.”  Even though, the Model  111 comes in at about $600.  Well worth the investment.

 

• Last, but by no means least, is the Baretta 3901.  This 12-guage semiautomatic shotgun is the progeny to the 390.  The 3901 cycles smoothly through whatever you put in the chamber.  This shotgun will be a survivor for many a whitetail rifle hunting season, given its manufacture by firearms giant Baretta and the fact that with all that innovation behind it, the price comes in just south of $900.

 

Finding a dependable, durable rifle or shotgun for your next whitetail rifle hunting adventure is definitely possible, even in these tough economic times.  Take time to head out into the fields with one of  the guns I have reviewed above.  It will make for a successful and less stressful whitetail rifle hunting season.

About the Author

Trophy Deer Hunting Secrets reveals how experts get dramatic results when hunting for trophy whitetails.  To learn more about deer hunting rifles visit us at www.trophydeerhuntingsecrets.com

top 5 hunting rifles (revised)

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