Im 16 years old and have been hunting for a while now, im looking at getting my first rifle, i know i want a .308 and the guns

[Cabe Chaffin]

Im 16 years old and have been hunting for a while now, im looking at getting my first rifle, i know i want a .308 and the guns ive narrowed it down to are the Thompson Center Venture and the Savage Axis. The venture seems like a better gun overall but the Axis is a little more wallet freindly. My dad has a remington 742 woodsmaster semi auto 30/06 but i like bolt actions better, what do you think?

[JM1993]

I say go with the TC Venture. It is a gun that will last your entire lifetime, so the extra cost will be worth it. Also .308 is a great caliber.

[AMM0]

You cannot go wrong with the .308
Excellent, versatile caliber with plenty of different types and sizes of ammunition to fit your needs! You're in good hands!

[mesarich]

I like em both. nothing wrong with the Savage. I would also go with the bolt action. To me they are a little more accurate, and chances are if you miss that first shot, bye bye deer.

[30-CAL]

Like the other guys said the 308 is great, remember you get what you pay for, I own a Savage and have no problems at all with it, but I don't know about the Axis, I do know TC is a good company with great products.

[Smitty18]

I would definatly not go with a semi auto. Out of those two i would say the T/C would be my choice. However, you might wanna take a peek at a Ruger M77 MarkII. I have one in .308 and i love it.

[Cabe Chaffin]

thanks for the answers guys, very helpful indeed

[pineywoods]

I've had a couple of different Savage rifles and have been well pleased with them. Good value, good rifle.

[DSMbirddog]

Either of these rifles will do a good job for you. The 308 is a good all round caliber to start with.

[Pathfinder1]

Hi...

I've hunted deer with a Savage lever action .308 with very good results. One of my favorite weapons.