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Hi everyone,
New to hunting. Which is to say I've never done it. Starting to gear up now for next year's Deer and Elk season. I have a similarly unexperienced friend/co-worker who will be hunting with me and a third friend who would like to go along but isn't interested in the hunting part. We're all experienced outdoors-people, just not experienced at hunting.
Anyhow, we're looking at getting the rifles right now. My Dad used to tell me that .308 was a good caliber for both deer and elk. Took a quick perusal through a local used gun store (pawnshop) the other day and saw that most everything was either .300 mag or .30-06. Will either of those calibers be too much for deer? Any tips on brands or models of firearms? New or used? I've heard Leupold makes a good scope, any other brands to look at?
Also, in regards to my third friend (the one who wants to go but doesn't want to hunt)... Is it legal for him to go with us without a hunting license? He'll likely want to carry his pistol with him, will that be ok if he doesn't have a hunting license?
Thanks in advance for helping a newby....
Greg
New to hunting. Which is to say I've never done it. Starting to gear up now for next year's Deer and Elk season. I have a similarly unexperienced friend/co-worker who will be hunting with me and a third friend who would like to go along but isn't interested in the hunting part. We're all experienced outdoors-people, just not experienced at hunting.
Anyhow, we're looking at getting the rifles right now. My Dad used to tell me that .308 was a good caliber for both deer and elk. Took a quick perusal through a local used gun store (pawnshop) the other day and saw that most everything was either .300 mag or .30-06. Will either of those calibers be too much for deer? Any tips on brands or models of firearms? New or used? I've heard Leupold makes a good scope, any other brands to look at?
Also, in regards to my third friend (the one who wants to go but doesn't want to hunt)... Is it legal for him to go with us without a hunting license? He'll likely want to carry his pistol with him, will that be ok if he doesn't have a hunting license?
Thanks in advance for helping a newby....
Greg