I planned on getting a rifle next Christmas, but due to a recent change in the income my mom as graned me permission of 2 rifles this next month. I already got a .22lr and a .270WSM. What would be other great rifles that would compliment and grace my gun case? Oh yeah and i want at least 1 .30 cal And my game animals here r whitetale deer and some wild hogs.

Well if a guy had a 30-06 to hunt deer and hogs with he'd probably never need another rifle.But being as recoil from your WSM is a problem I think I'd look real hard at the .308 Winchester.It'll do anything the 06 will do just about 200 feet per second slower.You can buy military surplus ammo for less $$$ which means ya get to shoot (and CLEAN) your rifle more often.
On top of that you can buy a 308 in just about any type of action you can imagine.
Howard

Im taking care of that recoil problem as i speak. My dad is installing a reoil pad. And i kinda thought about a 30-30 and a 30-06 or a .300WSM/ with muzzle break.

If you have any use at all for a varmint rifle, I would suggest you consider a 223, 22-250, or a 243 for the second choice.
The selection between these would depend on whether you also want to use it as a game rifle. If you do, consider the 243.
If only used as a short to medium range varmint rifle, the 223 would be a good choice.
And if you want to really reach out and touch foxes and rodents, then you might select the 22-250 or once again the 243.

Another consideration might be, are you interested in formal target shooting. It might be fun to acquire an AR15 or other service rifle and see what happens down at the local range.

Critter, Please let me give you the most important advice I'll ever give you.......Don't ever hunt with a gun with a muzzle-brake if you don't wear hearing protection. I think it's best to not use a muzzle-braked gun at all for hunting.
Every time you shoot a gun without hearing protection you loose some of your hearing. You'll loose it even faster with a Muzzle-braked gun. At your age if you start loosing your hearing it will be gone at a lot younger age than normal.
Shoot enough and your shoulder will toughen up and recoil won't be an issue.
As far as the guns buy a 223 and a 308. Shoot a lot of cheap ammo that are available in these calibers and learn to be an ace shot. And don't forget hearing protection...........DJ

Well, not sure what motivates your desire for a 30-cal, but get to the store and fondle the Marlin 1986 Cowboy in 45/70. With that, you'd have an excellent hog gun, you already have an excellent whitetail gun, and your 22 is perfect for practice and vermin.
The long lever is also a joy to shoot, surprisingly well-balanced and lightweight for a 26" bbl.

[btw, check spelling on your sig line ;-) ]

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Originally posted by djpaintles:
Critter, Please let me give you the most important advice I'll ever give you.......Don't ever hunt with a gun with a muzzle-brake if you don't wear hearing protection. I think it's best to not use a muzzle-braked gun at all for hunting.
Every time you shoot a gun without hearing protection you loose some of your hearing. You'll loose it even faster with a Muzzle-braked gun. At your age if you start loosing your hearing it will be gone at a lot younger age than normal.
Shoot enough and your shoulder will toughen up and recoil won't be an issue.
As far as the guns buy a 223 and a 308. Shoot a lot of cheap ammo that are available in these calibers and learn to be an ace shot. And don't forget hearing protection...........DJ

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Reread this post.

I decided on a marlin 30-30 with the side ejection. And a bolt action .308win. But i dont know of any good .308 rifles what is a good bbl length?

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Originally posted by djpaintles:
Critter, Please let me give you the most important advice I'll ever give you.......Don't ever hunt with a gun with a muzzle-brake if you don't wear hearing protection. I think it's best to not use a muzzle-braked gun at all for hunting.
Every time you shoot a gun without hearing protection you loose some of your hearing. You'll loose it even faster with a Muzzle-braked gun. At your age if you start loosing your hearing it will be gone at a lot younger age than normal.

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It is difficult to empahsize this enough.

Watch out for high-intesity big bore revolvers as well - very loud.

I'd sell the 270 WSM and buy three new ones.

1) 7mm-08 in model 70 classic featherweight.

2) 257 Roberts in the same if you can find one.

3) 35 Whelen in a Ruger or Rem.

See if you can find a CZ Full Stocked rifle in 308. It is extremely accurate, fun to shoot, and has a recoil pad already installed. It is as handy as your lever action, uses a much more efficient round than the 30-30 and Full Stocks are cool. It is most handy when hunting from a box stand. Mine shoots Remington 150 gr core lokts in under an inch at 100 yds. Stay with hthe military rounds and their children. You will enjoy them more and probably be more successful than with a magnum Wear hearing protection.65 and deaf is uncool.

Every shooter should have at least one 30-06. In fact, if only one centerfire rifle it should be a 30-06. The 308 is a good alternative, especially considering the cheap military ammo. A 223 should also be on your list. After you get those, a 375 is fun.