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I’m planning to go deer hunting this year and I’m setting aside some cash to buy a rifle or shotgun, I’ve heard suggestions to get both, so I’m asking poal, what kind of gun would be best for deer hunting for someone that has very little experience with guns?

I’m planning to go deer hunting this year and I’m setting aside some cash to buy a rifle or shotgun, I’ve heard suggestions to get both, so I’m asking poal, what kind of gun would be best for deer hunting for someone that has very little experience with guns?

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[–] • 1 pt

Not sure about your state but there's a ton of free ones at state parks here. Lots of places will also let you try before you buy depending. Generally just exercise a little patience and buy used. There's no shortage of used guns out there that some guy fired once then never again. Saves a ton of money. Browse a lot of youtube videos about evaluating firearm condition. When you think you've got it watch more.

[–] • 2 pts

I don't know I kind of wanted to buy new for my first rifle/shotgun. Just so I can learn how to care for it from a new state you know what I mean.

[–] • 1 pt

Whatever you're comfortable with.

[–] • 2 pts

We'll see I'm far from making an actual purchase choice at this point.