how much do hunting rifles cost?

[Thai-Samurai]

i want to buy a rifle for hunting wild boar, anyone got a clue to how much they cost?

[gmd]

Re: how much do hunting rifles cost?

depends on what you are looking for. a good american made bolt action rifle will go for around 350. however, you are probably going to want to add a good scope which adds maybe another 150-200 min. I am not a hunting expert but know a little bit about firearms and have friends who hunt. if you are hunting pig to eat then go for a sow or young male. boar meat is usually tainted after they reach puberty.

[Thai-Samurai]

Re: how much do hunting rifles cost?

i just want to kill boars, that'll show those muslims.

[gmd]

Re: how much do hunting rifles cost?

If all you want to do is "kill" then consider getting a bolt action .243 rifle. It is an easy caliber to shoot and accurate. You probably won't find a semi-auto in this caliber for cheap (not sure if any are made at all). If you want to learn to shoot well for some patriotic reason look into getting an SKS or AK clone. It will shoot the same ammo as the rifles used by Armenia and Artsak. From these the SKS is more accurate. You should be able to take a Boar or deer with these but make sure to check hunting laws and get a rifle legal for hunting for the state you are in.

[garrgarr]

Re: how much do hunting rifles cost?

hmmm, maybe when you go to get your hunting license you can ask them there for an idea of the pricings!

"rifle"...*shivers*

[Thai-Samurai]

Re: how much do hunting rifles cost?

how hard is it to get a rifle, the legal stuff i mean, not just price of rifle?

[gmd]

Re: how much do hunting rifles cost?

how hard is it to get a rifle, the legal stuff i mean, not just price of rifle?

Are you in California? That is where I live so that is all I can comment on. To buy a rifle or shotgun you need to go through a mandatory check and waiting period. If you have the money and no criminal or mental issues then it is not hard at all. If you want to buy a handgun you need to pass a saftey test which is pretty easy as long as you know about gun saftey and excersise common sense.
Just some advice if you are buying a rifle just to target shoot, do some research on it. It is alot cheaper, easier and fun to shoot a .22 for targets. But you can't hunt anything more then a rabbit with it. If you are looking for something for home defense then consider a shotgun. You can use bird shot for basic home defense, go clay shooting, and use slugs to hunt. Slug range is limited but in crowded hunting areas it is safter and at time requiered.

[Thai-Samurai]

Re: how much do hunting rifles cost?

Im in Ca. I want a rifle, a decent one, but a little more powerful than a .22
I can just go to Herb Bauer and look at what they got but I havn't done that yet so I'm asking you guys.

[gmd]

Re: how much do hunting rifles cost?

i want to buy a rifle for hunting wild boar, anyone got a clue to how much they cost?

check out turners.com, they have several locations in s.cali. prices are pretty good. if the drive is not too much there is the gun shop in lancaster bit more expensive but family business and they are knowledgable both on guns and hunting.

good luck