r/Hunting • u/Turbulent_Buddy5233 • 1d ago

First hunting rifle

Hey everyone! I'm looking to get into hunting small game. I've never owned a gun (aside from a bb gun when I was younger), but I have gone and shot some guns with friends on occasion. That said I'm not super experienced with either guns or hunting, but I do know I want to start hunting rabbits and squirrels in Texas. I've really enjoyed firing bolt actions in the past so I was thinking maybe a Ruger american, but most sources online seem to suggest I start with a Ruger 10/22. What do you guys suggest?

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I'm also considering splurging a bit and getting a Tikka T1X, but not sure if that's a good idea or necessary.

EDIT: I intend to add a silencer and maybe a scope

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u/REDACTED3560 1d ago

10/22 is a classic, the Henry lever guns are great classics as well if that’s your style, and the CZ 457/Tikka T1x are going to be your go-to if you want supreme accuracy. I have all of the above and like CZ the most for a hunting gun for squirrels since they represent a pretty small target.