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<blockquote data-quote="Grumulkin" data-source="post: 2917164" data-attributes="member: 8239"><p>So, it's October and they want to go hunting. Since he would have to buy a rifle, I would have to assume he hasn't shot much if any. So starts the perfect setup for one to be afield with a rifle that's been bore sighted and maybe not shot much. Without some mentoring, I wouldn't look for a satisfactory outcome. It's not hopeless (I had to teach myself) but there are better ways.</p><p></p><p>I would say go with something of low recoil like a 243 or 7mm/08 which the new hunters may not think are low recoil. A new Marlin X57 chambered for either cartridge can be had from CDNN Sports for $279.99 and that includes the scope base. It may be a little late to scour gunbroker.com or eBay for used Leupold scopes but a decent one can be had for in the $200 or a little less range. Yea, I know, there are cheaper scopes but using an inferior scope can be a very frustrating affair. After that, all that is needed is ammunition, rings and someone to mount the scope.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Grumulkin, post: 2917164, member: 8239"] So, it's October and they want to go hunting. Since he would have to buy a rifle, I would have to assume he hasn't shot much if any. So starts the perfect setup for one to be afield with a rifle that's been bore sighted and maybe not shot much. Without some mentoring, I wouldn't look for a satisfactory outcome. It's not hopeless (I had to teach myself) but there are better ways. I would say go with something of low recoil like a 243 or 7mm/08 which the new hunters may not think are low recoil. A new Marlin X57 chambered for either cartridge can be had from CDNN Sports for $279.99 and that includes the scope base. It may be a little late to scour gunbroker.com or eBay for used Leupold scopes but a decent one can be had for in the $200 or a little less range. Yea, I know, there are cheaper scopes but using an inferior scope can be a very frustrating affair. After that, all that is needed is ammunition, rings and someone to mount the scope. [/QUOTE]
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