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<blockquote data-quote="Shanman" data-source="post: 5532833" data-attributes="member: 4101"><p>I started out with an old 30-30 model 94 Winchester with iron sights. Dad said once I was good with the iron sights then I could move into a scoped rifle. If I had to pick just one for East Tn. mountain hunting that would be it, fantastic brush gun. Moved on to a scoped 30-06 and life got better, the scope made a HUGE difference on longer shots 100yd +. Used that old 30-06 up until a few years ago, then I took the boy's Savage Axis compact 7mm-08 one trip and fell in love again. Super lightweight and short, alot easier to maneuver while in a tree. Picked up a Ruger American compact 7mm-08 for myself after that, it's a little tack driver too. Presently using a Bergara in 7mm-08 and it's the perfect gun "For Me". I personally went with a 7mm-08 because there is a larger selection of bullet weights versus the 243, and it's more than enough for deer. If hog and bear are on your list then one of the 30cals might be better for you. One thing to think about with a scope and especially if you don't have a backup rifle, is the fact that if you drop/bump it out of alignment, then you'll have to sight it back in. That would really stink during hunting season when time is precious. The guys are giving you some great advice and you'll not go wrong with anything they've suggested. One thing is for sure......you'll not stop at one toy. <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="😉" title="Winking face :wink:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f609.png" data-shortname=":wink:" /> Good luck and have fun in this process! <img class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" alt="👍" title="Thumbs up :thumbsup:" src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f44d.png" data-shortname=":thumbsup:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Shanman, post: 5532833, member: 4101"] I started out with an old 30-30 model 94 Winchester with iron sights. Dad said once I was good with the iron sights then I could move into a scoped rifle. If I had to pick just one for East Tn. mountain hunting that would be it, fantastic brush gun. Moved on to a scoped 30-06 and life got better, the scope made a HUGE difference on longer shots 100yd +. Used that old 30-06 up until a few years ago, then I took the boy's Savage Axis compact 7mm-08 one trip and fell in love again. Super lightweight and short, alot easier to maneuver while in a tree. Picked up a Ruger American compact 7mm-08 for myself after that, it's a little tack driver too. Presently using a Bergara in 7mm-08 and it's the perfect gun "For Me". I personally went with a 7mm-08 because there is a larger selection of bullet weights versus the 243, and it's more than enough for deer. If hog and bear are on your list then one of the 30cals might be better for you. One thing to think about with a scope and especially if you don't have a backup rifle, is the fact that if you drop/bump it out of alignment, then you'll have to sight it back in. That would really stink during hunting season when time is precious. The guys are giving you some great advice and you'll not go wrong with anything they've suggested. One thing is for sure......you'll not stop at one toy. 😉 Good luck and have fun in this process! 👍 [/QUOTE]
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