Thread: First rifle

Originally Posted by Jrm234

So I went our for a window shop this morning. After going through each brand and calibre I've come to a fork in the road. My father always told me buy quality so you never need to buy another. Howa 1500 in 7mm08 will need to upgrade scope etc comes well in under my budget, or a steyr in 7mm08 guy at the shop say buy the steyr spend 700 on a scope and ill ill never need another. Shor distance long distance and every thing in between. What's everyone's thoughts advantages/disadvantages of the two. Really appreciate everyone's advice here.

Take the salesmans advice with a large grain of salt....
Do your research, as you are here, google stuff as well as listening to others advice