Now as far as the cartridge is concerned and the choice of game being medium game, how can i be sure to choose the right bullet so I don’t end up "limited" to deer only for instance. I know the .270 shoots a flatter trajectory at longer ranges which is good, but the 270 ammo vs the 308 is more expensive.

So could i hunt the same kinds of animals with either or these bullets? and if i wanted to hunt elk or moose which caliber would be the better bet for my ticket? A 30-06 is not for me.

These are the two rifles im currently looking at.

REMINGTON 700 ADL .270 RIFLE
349.99

And

WEATHERBY VG1 .308 RIFLE
399.99

Ive read that both cartiridges can be "limiting". Im referring to these statements.

"I would buy a Remington 700 SPS, but in 308 caliber and not 30-06. No need to limit yourself on the bullet weights available for 30-06 when you can have a more varied number of different styles and bullet weights in 308. "

From JD. A yahoo answerer

Gunsmith/Gun Shop Owner-Dealer
Custom Rifle Builder
Long Range Competition Rifle Team Member 16 years
Firearms Appraiser & Military Firearms Collector
NRA Life Member/Retired LEO
35 Years Firearms Experience

And
Missileman over at thefiringline.com

Who says

"I’d go with the 270, mainly because it may give you a little more flexibility in the future. It would make a much better antelope gun if you ever choose to hunt those, and has probably taken as many elk as any round out there."

Now to rationalize is this a discussion. Is this something similiar to a .38 spl and a .357 discussion in thinking of terms of, experience, shooting, other training factors etc etc? Or what?
Weatherby imports?? Hadnt heard anything on that.. Oh one more thing. Ive also heard Weatherby rifles ONLY shoot Weatherby ammunition? Did i hear this right?

Your answers have been a great addition to all of the information i’ve collected thus far. Kudos to YOU guys!

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Ok, so I am stumped!

I have been a firearm/military fan since a very young age. And I was wondering…

I’ve been wanting an SVD Dragunov, as well as a Mosin-Nagant M91/30 for quite some time. I live in Alabama, and I read somewhere that in Alabama you only have to be 16 to purchase a long gun. (rifle over 16" in length) I know for sure Georgia Firearms Law states that any persons under the age of 18 cannot purchase a firearm, and any persons under the age of 21 cannot purchase a handgun. I also know for sure that Alabama’s handgun law is the same as Georgia’s…

Anyways, I just would like to know if it is true that you only have to be 16 to own a long gun. In Alabama you don’t have to have any permits, or register your firearms, so no paperwork Thought it would be a great early 17th birthday gift to myself in Feb. (If it’s true >.>)

Also, I’m not sure if this is true either, but it would help…If I live in Alabama, but the only gun shop within under an hours drive is in Georgia, and given that my above question turns out I was correct, will I be able to purchase the Dragunov from the shop in Georgia?

Thanks.

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I have been active since May and was wondering how buying a rifle at a gun shop changes. I live in California by the way and am 19 years old. Does that (stupid :p) law where you can’t have more than two out of five items apply to me? (pistol grip, flash hider, removable magazine, etc.) There is still the 11 day wait for backround checks right?

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whats the difference between military rifles and something you could buy at a local gun shop. Any info greatly appreciated.

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Just the other day, a cop brought in his fully automatic rifle in a gun shop to have it repaired. What do cops use fully automatic rifles for? Are law enforcement and military the only agencies that can legally be in possession of fully automatics?

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I know some people will put on a synthetic stock on so they don’t scratch up there nice wood stocks while hunting. even as much as it kills me I have a synthetic stock on my Finnish upgrade Mosin Nagant because the original wood is much to bad of a condition to be usable. So I’m buying a wall hanger Mosin Nagant to switch out the stock and maybe use for parts. The people I’m talking about will get a M44 and put on a synthetic stock with a Scope mount, Bi-Pod, Laser and all the Tacti-Cool stuff. I’ve actually seen a mosin like that. The worst was when I was in a gun shop and a guy came in and said he had a old M1903 in original condition his Father left him. When me and a gun shop employee asked more about it. He said sportorized it, Synthetic Stock, Bi-pod and drilled and taped for a scope. I was biting my tongue. I was just at complete aw some one would kill such a beautiful Rifle. Not like it was a 18 year old video game nerd this guy looked in his late twenties. So, any thoughts on why are willing to take away the history of these old rifles?

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