Which gun would you guys pick? A used 16 gauge Stevens shotgun, or a used .30-06. I'm only 15, so I have to save my money and spend wisely.
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Which gun would you guys pick? A used 16 gauge Stevens shotgun, or a used .30-06. I'm only 15, so I have to save my money and sp
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Yes, where you live and where you plan to hunt is very important, since the laws and regulations regarding what firearm you can use on what game changes from state to state, as well as ammo(California banning lead for instance)you have to take that all into consideration, also do not limit yourself to just two firearms unless you have no other choice. Do you have a.22 now? are you shooting a family members gun?
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The 16 ga shotgun has got to be THE perfect "gauge"! Unfortunately it suffers from a lack of interest that is slowly forcing it into oblivion.
The bane of the 16 ga is the 06's forte. Ammo availability.
The shotgun will take all sorts of game, large and small.
The rifle is more of a large game affair.
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Depends on where your at. If your in Northern Michigan for example the 06 would be a great choice. But if your somewhere south of the rifle line then the 16 would be your best bet as you can shoot and tailor that gun to a lot of different game. Both will kick the heck out of your arm though! Good luck hunting!
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I agree with most of the posts above, but one thing nobody considered is range use. If you want to shoot at a range, and hone in your long distance skills, then you would need the '06. I'm sure that is how many a competition shooter got started.
On the other hand. My first long gun was a 16ga. I don't know what ever happened to that gun, but I sure wish I had it back. I now have a safe full of guns, but I would really like my 16ga. back. My cousin had a pump. Mine was a single shot. There was many times I beat him to the second shot with that single shot. Yes, I'd really like to have it back.
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