| With deer hunting right around the corner you may | | | | dollars when purchasing firearms. You still need to use |
| be in the market for a rifle. If you are just getting | | | | your local firearm dealer to transfer the firearm and |
| into deer hunting or replacing old faithful, there is no | | | | fill out the required paperwork. Typically a dealer will |
| reason you have to spend more than $600 to get a | | | | charge $25 - $50 to process the transfer. In addition |
| great rifle. The Savage 16FXP3 is a perfect example | | | | to the Savage, below is a quick review of five more |
| of a great deer hunting rifle for about $550. It comes | | | | rifles that can be purchased online for less than $600. |
| with bore-sighted scope, AccuTrigger, and sling. Just | | | | Tikka T3 Lite: Built by Sako and imported by Beretta. |
| add case and ammo. Granted you will probably want | | | | This Finnish rifle is accurate and exceptionally smooth. |
| to upgrade the scope in the future especially if you | | | | The Adjustable trigger is one of the best on the |
| have that nice tree stand on the edge of a large | | | | market. |
| corn field. For many hunters like me price and | | | | Remington 770: This sub $400 rifle comes mounted |
| performance dictates what I purchase. I'm purchasing | | | | with a scope. This is one of the better deals for the |
| for function not good looks. I want something that | | | | budget or beginner hunter. |
| will last, maintain accuracy, and hold up in any | | | | Howa 1500: This is very similar to the Weatherby |
| weather year after year, not something to hang | | | | Vanguard. It's Affordable, accurate and reliable. What |
| above the mantle. Bolt action is the choice of many | | | | more could you ask for? |
| experienced hunters. Many times one shot is all you | | | | Marlin 336: It's chambered in the old time favorite, the |
| get, make it count. Semi-Auto rifles can be alluring | | | | 30-30. The 30-30 has taken more deer then any |
| but seldom practical. Many people are unaware that | | | | other hunting caliber, and is still widely used through |
| you can purchase firearms online. This process is legal | | | | out the US. The short barrel and quick handling make |
| and regulated just like purchasing from your local | | | | this an excellent choice in areas where the maximum |
| dealer down the road, except it's a lot less | | | | shot is under 150yds. |
| expensive. Online dealers can save you hundreds of | | | | |