I am lucky enough at 64 to be able to have accumulated quite an assortment of firearms including several rifle chamberings but my favorite deer rifle chambering is the old tried and true .30-06. My favorite load is 180gr JSP.
My mother lives in Abbeville and my son (Charleston SC) and I (Rural Morris Co Kansas) meet each other at her house once a year or so. We would like to find a place, preferably outdoors, where we can shoot and assortment of handguns, shotguns and rifles. I have two sisters who also live in...
Case XX Sod Buster Junior
I carry a Case Sod Buster Junior. I bought my first one in 1979, the year my son was born, and carried it daily until I gave it to him on his 35th birthday in 2014. This one is the replacement that I bought in 2014.
One more pic of my Kimber Custom; pretty much stock except for complete set of Wolff springs, Ahrends (I think) cocobolo full checker grips, Colt arched MSH, Ed Brown GI type recoil spring plug and guide.
I think that my three would all be considered entry level by many but they are all serviceable and accurate as well.
Top - Bushmaster post ban A2
Middle - DPMS Bull 24
Bottom - RRA Tactical Entry
For your first I would recommend a 16" (or pinned 14.5") flattop. My RRA was the third one that...
I also have a blue 6" 15-2VR, vent rib but not heavy barrel shroud. I have several good shooting Smith&Wesson revolvers, including a m15, 66, and 686. It will outshoot them but not by much.
They are very accurate revolvers.
I like that RIA 10mm. All of my 1911s (5) are .45ACP but I've been wanting a 10mm for years. Can't quite afford a Delta Elite but I could've happy with the RIA if it turns out to be a good shooter.