| There are several different types of hunting rifles | | | | are lightweight and usually available in the same |
| in use today. The most popular is the bolt action. | | | | barrel lengths as bolt action rifles. |
| Bolt actions can be found that are very | | | | Once you've selected your ideal rifle, there are |
| lightweight and offer a wide range of | | | | some other factors that can influence the ease in |
| customization options. They are typically very | | | | which you can carry the rifle over a long distance. |
| rugged and very accurate. For hunters that are | | | | Synthetic stocks are available for a wide range of |
| left handed, left hand models are available in the | | | | rifles. Usually made from fiberglass, graphite, or a |
| most popular rifles. | | | | combination of the two, these stocks are lighter |
| Lever action rifles have been around for over 150 | | | | weight than wood. They also do not absorb |
| years and are still in use. Lever action rifles are | | | | moisture as wood does. |
| not as ideal for long range shooting because their | | | | The rifle sling is also an important consideration. It |
| tube magazine design limits you to round nose | | | | should allow for easy adjustment depending on |
| bullets that are not as efficient. In areas where | | | | the mode of carry and clothing worn. The sling |
| the maximum shot you would take is under 200 | | | | should also be comfortable on your shoulder. If |
| yards, a lever action may be the best choice. | | | | you opt to go with a simple carry sling, a 1 and 1 |
| Typically, lever action rifles are short and | | | | 4" wide sling is more comfortable than the |
| lightweight making them very handy in thick brush. | | | | common 1" wide sling. |
| Their designs are rugged, but not as much as bolt | | | | Lastly, the style of optic and mount that you |
| action style rifles. | | | | choose for the rifle is very important to the |
| The last common style of hunting rifle is the | | | | overall weight of the firearm. A large objective |
| autoloader. Autoloaders are not as common for | | | | lens, such as a 50 mm, will gather more light than |
| hunting as the other models. They are not usually | | | | a smaller 40 mm lens but will also weigh more. |
| as accurate as bolt action or lever action rifles. | | | | Going from a one-piece base to a two-piece will |
| Autoloaders are also not as forgiving in terms of | | | | also save weight and can be cheaper depending |
| maintenance. If they become dirty from shooting | | | | on which brand you buy. Choose the equipment |
| or in the field, the operation of the rifle can be | | | | that best fits your use. |
| severely hindered. The autoloaders on the market | | | | |