I'm looking for my first ever rifle and want to make sure it's within the budget. I usually hunt hogs where the ranges are short to moderate. What calibers and affordable rifles would you recommend?
Savage axis or ruger American fall within the low end range. Next step would be something like Weatherby vanguard. From my experience all of these shot light out. As far as caliber 308,243,7mm-08 or 270 would be excellent picks.
