Next new rifle

[270person]

Originally Posted by Madmyron

Want something easy and cheap to shoot but also use for deer

Of the larger bores the 06 is pretty darn cheap to shoot. Pretty much an all round gun for anything in Alberta and always has been.

If you like the rifle you have maybe think about spending what you would for a new rifle on a real good quality scope. Just a suggestion.

[Stinky Coyote]

Originally Posted by barsik

you forgot to add 6.5 grendel in a howa mini action is a good short to medium range deer/antelope/coyote rifle with very moderate recoil in an easy handling, light package. only issue is ammo availability. otherwise your choices are spot on.

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howa mini action (in a normal stock, or their chassis version, or buy the barreled action and put in mdt lss chassis)

cz 527 american

ruger american predator

ammo availability will be it's weak point but if you can afford some patience and pick up a case or so along the way...it's not that hard to find, i haven't had trouble getting it, know where it's on the shelf in calgary as we speak

.243 would be a dandy choice also, better factory ammo options and availability

the 6.5 Grendel will likely have double the barrel life of the .243 win though...both perfect for doubling up on big game and varmints