| With deer hunting right around the corner you | | | | review of five more rifles that can be |
| may be in the market for a rifle. If you are | | | | purchased online for less than $600. |
| just getting into deer hunting orreplacing | | | | |
| old faithful, there is no reason you have to | | | | Tikka T3 Lite: |
| spend more than $600 to get a great rifle. | | | | |
| The Savage 16FXP3 is a perfect example of a | | | | Built by Sako and imported by Beretta. This |
| great deer hunting rifle for about $550. It | | | | Finnish rifle is accurate and exceptionally |
| comes with bore-sighted scope, AccuTrigger, | | | | smooth. The Adjustable trigger is one of the |
| and sling. Just add case and ammo. Granted | | | | best on the market. |
| you will probably want to upgrade the scope | | | | |
| in the future especially if you have that | | | | Remington 770: |
| nice tree stand on the edge of a large corn | | | | |
| field. | | | | This sub $400 rifle comes mounted with a |
| | | | scope. This is one of the better deals for |
| For many hunters like me price and | | | | the budget or beginner hunter. |
| performance dictates what I purchase. I'm | | | | |
| purchasing for function not good looks. I | | | | Howa 1500: |
| want something that will last, maintain | | | | |
| accuracy, and hold up in any weather year | | | | This is very similar to the Weatherby |
| after year, not something to hang above the | | | | Vanguard. It's Affordable, accurate and |
| mantle. Bolt action is the choice of many | | | | reliable. What more could you ask for? |
| experienced hunters. Many times one shot is | | | | |
| all you get, make it count. Semi-Auto rifles | | | | Marlin 336: |
| can be alluring but seldom practical. | | | | |
| | | | It's chambered in the old time favorite, the |
| Many people are unaware that you can purchase | | | | 30-30. The 30-30 has taken more deer then any |
| firearms online. This process is legal and | | | | other hunting caliber, and is still widely |
| regulated just like purchasing from your | | | | used through out the US. The short barrel and |
| local dealer down the road, except it's a lot | | | | quick handling make this an excellent choice |
| less expensive. Online dealers can save you | | | | in areas where the maximum shot is under |
| hundreds of dollars when purchasing firearms. | | | | 150yds. |
| You still need to use your local firearm | | | | |
| dealer to transfer the firearm and fill out | | | | New England Firearms Handi Rifle: |
| the required paperwork. Typically a dealer | | | | |
| will charge $25 - $50 to process the | | | | This simple and effective single shot is the |
| transfer. | | | | perfect choice for young hunters. It's the |
| | | | most affordable on the list coming in around |
| In addition to the Savage, below is a quick | | | | $250. |