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Buying New Deer Rifles #9190286 02/21/25 05:47 PM
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Im sure this has been asked a million times here so im guessing one more wont hurt, Needing to know where all you guys do your gun shopping, what sites, stores or hidden gems. Looking to get three new rifles for me and the family. Looking for the best bang for my buck or just all around a good place for a one stop spot. Im located in North Fort Worth. Appreciate it guys thanks!

Re: Buying New Deer Rifles [Re: DropTyne84] #9190306 02/21/25 06:17 PM
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Grabagun has about the best pricing I’ve seen anywhere.


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Re: Buying New Deer Rifles [Re: DropTyne84] #9190307 02/21/25 06:17 PM
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It would help to know what you like. If you like the bargain brands like savage and ruger check Atwood's

Re: Buying New Deer Rifles [Re: DropTyne84] #9190315 02/21/25 06:24 PM
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you open to buying online and shipping to FFL? I just bought a springfield waypoint in 6 creed and saved at least $400 by buying online. Cheapest I found it was at locked & loaded in Illinois. It was fast shipping and went very smooth.

Re: Buying New Deer Rifles [Re: DropTyne84] #9190332 02/21/25 07:01 PM
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Gun.deals to check prices. Verify the website is legit if i haven't heard of it, then order to my FFL.
Has always worked for me.

Re: Buying New Deer Rifles [Re: DropTyne84] #9190347 02/21/25 07:38 PM
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I’ve bought guns from Sportsmans Outdoor Superstore many times with no problems.


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Re: Buying New Deer Rifles [Re: DropTyne84] #9190351 02/21/25 07:42 PM
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I buy from Grabagun often. Their prices are good even after you pay shipping and a FFL x fer, which I've never done. I pick up at their store front in Coppell near DFW Airport. M-F, 0900-5. If that works out for you the savings is substantial.


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Re: Buying New Deer Rifles [Re: onlysmith&wesson] #9190356 02/21/25 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by onlysmith&wesson
I buy from Grabagun often. Their prices are good even after you pay shipping and a FFL x fer, which I've never done. I pick up at their store front in Coppell near DFW Airport. M-F, 0900-5. If that works out for you the savings is substantial.

This ^^^^^^^

what's your budget? Think the Ruger American Gen II would be a great place to start. They have adjustable LOP for smaller stature people. Very accurate, look good. Savage Axis II has also had good reports as have the offerings from CVA Cascade. Check on YouTube for great hands-on reviews. Look for WHO TEE TOO and Backfire. They are both very thorough.

DON'T forget good optics. There are a TON of really great "budget" scopes. YouTube again, look up Cyclops Joe. He does really great scope reviews. You will see FFP (First focal plane) and SFP, second focal plane. I would recommend SFP for "normal" hunting situations.

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Re: Buying New Deer Rifles [Re: DropTyne84] #9190371 02/21/25 08:23 PM
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Providing you know how to the search function well. Gunbroker always wins.

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I buy from Grabagun often. Their prices are good even after you pay shipping and a FFL x fer, which I've never done. I pick up at their store front in Coppell near DFW Airport. M-F, 0900-5. If that works out for you the savings is substantial.

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what's your budget? Think the Ruger American Gen II would be a great place to start. They have adjustable LOP for smaller stature people. Very accurate, look good. Savage Axis II has also had good reports as have the offerings from CVA Cascade. Check on YouTube for great hands-on reviews. Look for WHO TEE TOO and Backfire. They are both very thorough.

DON'T forget good optics. There are a TON of really great "budget" scopes. YouTube again, look up Cyclops Joe. He does really great scope reviews. You will see FFP (First focal plane) and SFP, second focal plane. I would recommend SFP for "normal" hunting situations.



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Re: Buying New Deer Rifles [Re: MacDaddy21] #9190388 02/21/25 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by MacDaddy21
Gun.deals to check prices. Verify the website is legit if i haven't heard of it, then order to my FFL.
Has always worked for me.


This is typically what I do, as well. That site will search for the best prices. All you have to do is put in the model number in most instances, and, boom, you have a list of the places with the best prices.

Also, be sure to go to the manufacturer's website to see if they have any rebates. Tikka recently had $75 rebates for T3X rifles, so I picked up three of them because it was too good to pass up.

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Right now, Eurooptics is listing some for what looks like a great price to me right now. If you aint too picky, but a 270 or 30-06 plane jane Tikka T3 for $599 seems like a no brainer if i were in your position.

https://www.eurooptic.com/Tikka-T3X-Rifle-Blowout.aspx?q=&o=3&p=1&i=48&d=48



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Originally Posted by Korean Redneck
Right now, Eurooptics is listing some for what looks like a great price to me right now. If you aint too picky, but a 270 or 30-06 plane jane Tikka T3 for $599 seems like a no brainer if i were in your position.

https://www.eurooptic.com/Tikka-T3X-Rifle-Blowout.aspx?q=&o=3&p=1&i=48&d=48


You put that $599.00 rifle in a B&C Medalist stock with bottom metal from High Desert Rifle Works and you have a really fine rifle for under $1000.00.


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Originally Posted by Korean Redneck
Right now, Eurooptics is listing some for what looks like a great price to me right now. If you aint too picky, but a 270 or 30-06 plane jane Tikka T3 for $599 seems like a no brainer if i were in your position.

https://www.eurooptic.com/Tikka-T3X-Rifle-Blowout.aspx?q=&o=3&p=1&i=48&d=48


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Re: Buying New Deer Rifles [Re: DropTyne84] #9190466 02/22/25 12:02 AM
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I’ve bought from all of them. Just have to do the research and find the deals. I have a local shop that will do transfers for $10.

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Re: Buying New Deer Rifles [Re: DropTyne84] #9190596 02/22/25 05:00 AM
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Re: Buying New Deer Rifles [Re: DropTyne84] #9192159 02/26/25 01:44 PM
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Have used Grabagun and Bud's. Agreed on Gunbroker.

Re: Buying New Deer Rifles [Re: DropTyne84] #9192205 02/26/25 03:18 PM
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I've bought 3 rifles off Gunbroker cuz I could see the wood I was buying. I called the seller directly and bypassed all the gunbroker BS.


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