Hunting draws are complete and planning for the season in New Mexico is underway. To take full advantage of it, you need to have the right equipment! If you are new to hunting in the State of New Mexico, we can advise you where to buy hunting rifles and accessories for sale in North Central New Mexico and tell you all about the hunting rules.
Hunting Season Rules
In New Mexico, you can review the state’s hunting calendar at the New Mexico Game & Fish website. You can also apply for your hunting license on the State website and get information about which species can be hunted during which periods of time. Separate proclamations are available for big and small game.
Some of the Best Hunting Rifles Available
Now that you know the legalities about hunting season, it is time to make sure you are well-outfitted for your hunting excursions by buying great hunting rifles or getting ones that you already own tuned up. Here are some of our favorite hunting rifles:
- Savage Axis XP with 3-9x40mm Riflescope Mounted: This is a great entry level rifle with a modern design and silky smooth bolt operation. Two position safety (bolt operates in safe). Four round magazine capacity. This gun comes in youth and standard sizes, to fit the new shooter.
- Mossberg Patriot features include drop box magazines, recessed crowns, fluted barrels, spiral fluted bolt streamlined bolt handle, Weaver scope bases, patented Lightning Bolt Action LBA® user-adjustable trigger system. Youth Patriot models with variable length of pull and 20” barrels are also available.
- CZ 527 American: Threaded 5/8×24 for a suppressor, this short, handy 527 is up to the task of shooting steel or taking down hogs. Chambered in .300 Blackout or 7.62×39, it’s got enough knock-down power for most medium game at shorter ranges. Built on a .223-length action, the 527 American features a pattern stock, a sporter-weight hammer forged barrel, a single set trigger and a recessed target crown. Made to be used with optics, it includes 1″ steel scope rings.
No matter what you are looking for in a hunting rifle, call the friendly and experienced team at Los Ranchos Gun Shop! They will help you pick out the hunting rifles for sale in Albuquerque that will suit you and your hunting plans. Remember, New Mexico big game hunting season is around the corner, so get busy getting ready!
