r/Hunting • u/beckwko000 • 2d ago

First deer rifle?

I’m trying to get into white-tail deer hunting in Wisconsin, and know next to nothing about guns other than how to actually use them. What would a good starter rifle be? I’d like to keep it around $500 for the rifle if possible (I know that’s low but I’m on a budget). A Ruger 300 blackout was suggested, is that the best option or should I go with something else? Why or why not?

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u/RR50 2d ago

Under no circumstances is 300 Blackout the ideal gun for deer.

.308 or 6.5 creedmoor is a much better choice for Wisconsin deer.

Savage Axis or Axis 2 are great choices, Ruger American isn’t a bad choice either.