Ben.NZ
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   Ben.NZ liked post by Willie On thread : First Rifle Setup (need advice)

   Looks a nice rifle indeed. You'll be coming near Hamilton and as everyone has said stop off at DPT on Te Rapa and pick up a can from them, so much nicer to shoot with.

   Liked On: 07-06-2017, 01:28 PM

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   Ben.NZ liked post by Nick-D On thread : First Rifle Setup (need advice)

   Im in auckland to bro, so if you want a second opinion or a hand when looking give me a shout. Always keen to go fondle some rifles, haha

   Liked On: 13-05-2017, 05:25 PM

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   Ben.NZ liked post by possum_shooter On thread : First Rifle Setup (need advice)

   I have not read all three pages just your first post so something similar may have been said already. I started off with a Howa 7mm08 with the Nikko Stirling scope. First thing I did was put a dpt...

   Liked On: 13-05-2017, 03:35 PM

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   Ben.NZ liked post by Timmay On thread : First Rifle Setup (need advice)

   I just picked up a Remington Model 7 in 7mm08 (blued) for $450 with a couple of packets of ammo in 8/10 condition, there are deals out there you just need to keep your eyes open and know what you...

   Liked On: 13-05-2017, 03:32 PM

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   Ben.NZ liked post by Willie On thread : First Rifle Setup (need advice)

   If it works great but I would have bought a fixed rod etc for home cleaning and a pull through for when out and about. While I wouldn't 100% expect it I would think some places will be happy to put...

   Liked On: 12-05-2017, 06:58 PM

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   Ben.NZ liked post by GravelBen On thread : First Rifle Setup (need advice)

   Yip, and if they won't let you then go somewhere else and get better service. How a gun fits you and feels to you personally is a big part of the decision, I would definitely advise against...

   Liked On: 12-05-2017, 05:12 PM

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   Ben.NZ liked post by Bagheera On thread : First Rifle Setup (need advice)

   A-rule of thumb is that the Scope can be the same cost as the rifle. I would go for the Leupold VX-1 3-9x40 and try to economise on the gun. Good mounts are also essential so budget $100-200 for...

   Liked On: 12-05-2017, 05:10 PM

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   Ben.NZ liked post by Smiddy On thread : First Rifle Setup (need advice)

   Before you buy new or second hand go into the shops and see what brands you like most eg what they feel like in the shoulder I would suggest howa for your budget Sent from my iPhone using...

   Liked On: 12-05-2017, 11:28 AM

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   Ben.NZ liked post by timattalon On thread : First Rifle Setup (need advice)

   Agreed. I would point out Nikko make a number of ranges of scope same as any other manufacturer. Leupold makes VX1, VXII, VX2, VX3 and VXR and they are not all the same. Nikko start with the Mount...

   Liked On: 12-05-2017, 12:16 AM

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    Ben.NZ liked post by mikee On thread : First Rifle Setup (need advice)

    Hey if you have to have new then the Nikki would be ok until you figure out how much hunting you are going to actually do (please don't take that the wrong way" Its infinity better than the "no...

    Liked On: 12-05-2017, 12:11 AM

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    Ben.NZ liked post by chainsaw On thread : First Rifle Setup (need advice)

    Hi Ben .... for your budget and to save $ i'd recommend you look at 2nd hand deals - plenty of great rifles come up for sale that have had very little use. (especially post roar and as we go into...

    Liked On: 11-05-2017, 07:12 PM

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    Ben.NZ liked post by stug On thread : First Rifle Setup (need advice)

    A 308 barrel will last about 5000 rounds. I have bought quite a few rifles and only 1 has been brand new. There are some great 2nd hnad deals out there.

    Liked On: 11-05-2017, 07:12 PM