| Buying and owning firearms is a fundamental right | | | | different types of wild game. The larger an animal |
| held by all citizens of the United States. Hunters | | | | that is being hunted, the larger the cartridge that |
| have been using rifles to shoot wildlife for sport, | | | | will be required to take it down. However, with |
| food, or both, for generations in America. Having | | | | larger cartridges comes a larger kick to the rifle, |
| a good rifle can be the difference in shooting a 12 | | | | so new shooters should start on lower calibers. |
| point buck or missing the target completely. | | | | The fit of the rifle and how comfortable it is to |
| Purchasing a good hunting rifle should always | | | | shoot for a hunter is also a major concern when |
| revolve around its action, size of cartridges, and | | | | picking a firearm. A good rifle has a comfortable |
| comfort. | | | | feel to a hunter when aiming and discharging it to |
| Action of a rifle is the term for how ammunition | | | | allow for higher accuracy. A variety of |
| is loaded and shot out of the weapon. Bolt action | | | | accessories, like easy to hold straps and scopes, |
| rifles and semi-automatic rifles are probably the | | | | can also improve accuracy of discharged rounds. |
| two most common forms of rifle used for | | | | A hunting rifle is the essential tool for most |
| hunting in the United States. Bolt action rifles do | | | | hunting excursions and should be handled with |
| not shoot as fast as semiautomatic rifles and | | | | much care at all times. Always acquire safety |
| require more skill to operate. However, both are | | | | instructions and receive all permits necessary to |
| reliable designs that will last for years if properly | | | | obtain this firearm. A good rule of thumb is to |
| maintained. | | | | never point a gun at anything you do not intend |
| The size of ammunition is another important | | | | to kill. By purchasing a good hunting rifle, a hunter |
| factor to consider when buying a rifle for hunting. | | | | has a new best friend for years to come. |
| Different size cartridges are better suited for | | | | |