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newbie here #5494011 12/23/14 01:55 AM
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Hey guys I'm pretty new to Texas and new to hunting. Can anyone recommend any kinda all purpose rifle? I'm mainly interested in hunting deer and hogs at least at first. Also any kind of gear in general I'll need. I'm also looking for so excited groups or people to kinda take me under their wing, teach me the ropes kinda thing, seeing as I really don't know anyone here.. thanks in advance

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Well don't hold it against me lol but originally from Los Angeles

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welcome ta THF, for deer & hogs, .243 great rifle. Merry Christmas ta all their flag



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Re: newbie here [Re: CRader] #5494554 12/23/14 06:47 AM
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Ah geez, we have been infiltrated by a Californian...I am out bolt


Grab a chair and get some mud boots because the bs gets deep. A lot of good folks and a lot of good information here. welcome

Gun: get one that you can shoot well. .243 will get the job done, but if I only had one (if the government ask, I only have a pellet gun), I would go with a .270 or 30-06. Both very versatile and you can hunt pretty much any animal in Texas with one.

As far as gear, get what you want. Part of the fun is realize that you can do without 99% of it. Texas hunting varies, so get a T-shirt, some thermals and a jacket.

Stick around bud, you can probably find a few folks that can help you along. Advice is free, but worth what you paid.

Might consider a few guided hunts to get your feet wet too cheers


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Welcome to THF. As far a an overall rifle to use if you could only purchase one would be a 30.06. Overkill on a white tail but never an overkill on a hog or if you decided to hunt bigger games. You can always down size on the caliber at a later date.

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Originally Posted By: Gusval
Welcome to THF. As far a an overall rifle to use if you could only purchase one would be a 30.06. Overkill on a white tail but never an overkill on a hog or if you decided to hunt bigger games. You can always down size on the caliber at a later date.

You can downsize the bullet size as well as far as grains. 30.06 may not be the "new kid on the block", but probably has the widest range of available ammo.

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Welcome to THF. As far a an overall rifle to use if you could only purchase one would be a 30.06. Overkill on a white tail but never an overkill on a hog or if you decided to hunt bigger games. You can always down size on the caliber at a later date.

You can downsize the bullet size as well as far as grains. 30.06 may not be the "new kid on the block", but probably has the widest range of available ammo.

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I use both a 270 and a 30/06 on hogs and whitetail. I am very happy with both. Either one you will be happy with.


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Rifle? - anything you can shoot straight (centerfire). Buy the correct ammo for the right game.
You'll need hunters ed if you're born after 1971 (and license, of course).
Good pair of binoculars and a gutting-knife are recommended gear. most everything else is luxury.

Be sure to get an OutDoor Annual (TPWD free publication) - anywhere they sell licenses (Walmart, Academy, etc); read from cover to cover!!

Do you got somewhere (land / acres) to hunt? Most Texas land is private, but there is some public land.


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Originally Posted By: txshntr
Ah geez, we have been infiltrated by a Californian...I am out bolt


Grab a chair and get some mud boots because the bs gets deep. A lot of good folks and a lot of good information here. welcome

Gun: get one that you can shoot well. .243 will get the job done, but if I only had one (if the government ask, I only have a pellet gun), I would go with a .270 or 30-06. Both very versatile and you can hunt pretty much any animal in Texas with one.

As far as gear, get what you want. Part of the fun is realize that you can do without 99% of it. Texas hunting varies, so get a T-shirt, some thermals and a jacket.

Stick around bud, you can probably find a few folks that can help you along. Advice is free, but worth what you paid.

Might consider a few guided hunts to get your feet wet too cheers

bigger is better. .270 is what went with whin jumped inta modern error. its kinda on light end for biggrr game than deer & hog. public land is $48.00 permit. most for deer are archery, few gun deer, most going ta draw hunts best wishes flag

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.243, .270, & 30.06 savage had great price in all the calabors. great deal years ago. price of shells bout same. not sure were closest shooting range is, depends were ya hunt, here 100yrds is farthest distance have taken. flag



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Welcome to Texas, hunting and the forum. There are several calibers that fit your search for an all pupose rifle.

You can't go wrong with a 243, 270, 30-30, 30-06 or 308. I also like the 223 but I think it is best suited for varmits (my preference). You might want to explore some of the ballistics charts if you hadnt already. The different types of hunting may also come into play when choosing a caliber. Hunting in the woods versus open plains changes my choice of caliber as well as size of game. As you get further into hunting you may find the need and/or desire to have several calibers for different hunts.
But to answer your question directly, I would go with a 270, 30-06 or 308 if I only had one rifle. The 270 being my first choice. With that being said, my favorite rifle is my Remmington 700 (5R) in 308.


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scratch most on here have friends. reading thew the threads, tis pretty easy ta figure that out. tis a loner here, just got outa the luney bin for being muyloco , most hunts are solo. yagh, keep your head down wind. rofl tend ta fart alot. thar be some public land, guided, & day hunts. just depends how much ya can aford. best wishes flag



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I have several calibers of guns and the one I use most all the time anymore is the 270. I have taken game up to Elk size with it, good points are, shoots good, recoil is low enough for almost anyone and ammo is easy to find.

You will need good glasses, I use the Vortec Binoculars, I have 12 power and 16 power set, I don't think they make the 16 power anymore, but you get good glass for the money.

You will also need a good knife for gutting, skinning and cutting up the deer.

And you will need a good camera for taking pictures of your hunting trip.

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Rifle you got good advise above only thing i will add is if you can try several different rifle and calibers before buying
binos, dont go cheap spend a couple hundred you will understand later
hunters education
knife get a havalon and a buck 110 that will do every thing from rabbits to bear
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