Wednesday, November 19, 2008

The Hunt for a Big Game Weapon


Searching for that North American Big Game Rifle is harder than I would have expected. At first, I thought it's the caliber that needs to be chosen and that's all, but after reading numerous reviews on which rifles are very good and which rifles should be avoided, I'm losing my mind over this! I've broken down a list of rifles of interest that contained over 20 models. I now have 3, but the smaller the number gets, the harder it is to choose. Some of the rifles on my list are more expensive than others, but they are guaranteed a life-long rifle. The others are cheaper - some suprisingly cheap - and they promise dead-on accuracy. The pricier ones, mind you, also have that extra "touch" of style which probably adds about $50 - 60 to the model. The cheaper guns are more plain looking, but deliver the same performance. As I am a sucker for good-looking equipment, this debate on rifles only gets tougher. But I promised myself that my rifle will be chosen wisely, therfore I will buy the gun that best suits me, and not just buy it for its looks.

My list, as of now, is as follows:
1) Remington Model 700
2) Savage Model 110GXP3
3) Browning X-Bolt Hunter

- Photo by Remington (http://www.remington.com)