How To Choose Your Hunting Rifle

Amateur hunters must give this subject much thought because the hunting efficiency depends significantly on the used rifle. In other words, if hunters don't own a suitable rifle for a particular type of hunting and to fit the hunting style, the results won't show up very soon and, in some cases, not at all.

The first issue a future rifle owner must consider is the cartridge. Let's take, for example, choosing a rifle for a deer hunt. Experts affirm that a 150-grain bullet is recommended for this type of hunting. To narrow the list, it is advisable to look for the most popular models, like the: .270 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, .308 Winchester, and others. Future rifle owners must know that standard cartridges are uniquely named, so the cartridge's name indicates the cartridge's dynamic and physical characteristics. Hunters mustn't forget to fire a cartridge safely; the rifle must accept that specific cartridge as it can't fire other cartridges.

Next order of business, future rifle owners must think about the action. There are four types: bolt action, lever action, pump action, and self-loading ( auto-loading / semi-automatic ). Single shot rifles come in the following types: break-open, rolling block, falling block, trapdoor, and others. Of all of those mentioned above, the bolt action retriever has the most straightforward design, allowing rifles to be loaded with more than just one cartridge. It is also easier to maintain and more reliable than other action types.

Stock materials are mostly made out of wood ( laminated or not ), fiberglass, or plastic. The rifles with a wood stock material are generally made of walnut because it is sturdy; it feels good in the hunter's hands and is also aesthetically pleasing. Of all common stock materials, laminated wood is the strongest and the most durable available, but they are a little bit heavier than others. Synthetic materials are more popular among hunters because they are less expensive and less affected by moisture than walnut stocks.

The barrel length varies from 18 to 26 inches, but all sizes aren't available on all models. When choosing the measurement, hunters must think about what the length implies: the stiffness of the barrel, the distance, the weight, and the bullet's speed as it leaves the barrel's end. If the barrel is longer, it will say “ wiggle “ when the cartridge is fired, which will significantly impact the accuracy. Shorter barrels are slightly more accurate, but the difference is insignificant for a hunting rifle. The disadvantage of a lighter gun is that the recoil is more potent than the recoil on heavier rifles.

A bolt-action rifle's metal parts are either carbon or stainless steel. Carbon steel has one significant advantage and one major disadvantage. The major advantage would be that it is less expensive, while the considerable disadvantage would be that it tends to rust ( although carbon steel parts are most often treated to reduce the rusting risks ). Stainless steel parts resist excellent rust but are slightly more expensive.

As you can see, there are many aspects a hunter must take into consideration before choosing the most suitable hunting rifle. One last thought is to think about the game you are about to hunt before choosing the gun and don't exaggerate when buying, not too expensive but also not too cheap, somewhere in between.

 

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