Hello! It’s been awhile since I’ve been on here but I’m looking for some advice.
I’m on the hunt for a more compact rifle for a variety of uses. I’m looking for something to shoot coyotes with if they get too close to the house, something I can deer hunt with, something for a little bit larger game if I wanted to go on a hunt out west (which would also double for bear protection), and something I’d enjoy shooting recreationally. I’m not really into ARs and M1As are outside of my price range. I also grew up with lever guns and am very familiar with them.
I have a .270 Ruger American but I found I don’t care much for it at all. A large part of it comes from the recoil, the muzzle flip, and the overall size of it, which is why I’m asking about the 45-70 Dark series. What sort of recoil pad would help absorb felt recoil, would muzzle brakes work or be advised, etc.
I know there’s not a perfect gun and caliber for all uses, however, is this a good compromise for the intended uses I’m considering? Just need a little more education on this subject!
I’m on the hunt for a more compact rifle for a variety of uses. I’m looking for something to shoot coyotes with if they get too close to the house, something I can deer hunt with, something for a little bit larger game if I wanted to go on a hunt out west (which would also double for bear protection), and something I’d enjoy shooting recreationally. I’m not really into ARs and M1As are outside of my price range. I also grew up with lever guns and am very familiar with them.
I have a .270 Ruger American but I found I don’t care much for it at all. A large part of it comes from the recoil, the muzzle flip, and the overall size of it, which is why I’m asking about the 45-70 Dark series. What sort of recoil pad would help absorb felt recoil, would muzzle brakes work or be advised, etc.
I know there’s not a perfect gun and caliber for all uses, however, is this a good compromise for the intended uses I’m considering? Just need a little more education on this subject!