Thread: Resurgence of interest in the old "Three Oh"?

Originally Posted by bumblefoot

@grandpamac I'd probably need a scope for my eyes though. A plain Jane 4x32 or 4x40 I suppose. I remember thinking when I was younger (and recently!) about having a custom 303 rifle made. Not a flash Harry; just a modern action, new barrel; and everyday hunting style stock.... I don't know why I love the 303 so much! I think it's the heritage and NZ history. I enjoy watching vids like this where they bring the old rifles out to hunt. In this case a 32-40

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHf-H3MsVFA

Greetings Again @bumblefoot,
I seem to have developed a strong liking for single shot rifles. Surprisingly there seems to be plenty available well north of a century after they were rendered obsolete as a military rifle. As well as the .303 and .30-40 Krag there are lots of really neat rimmed metric rounds in the 6.5 and 7mm range that would be ideal for all NZ hunting, the 6.5 x 57 R being a good example. I also could probably afford one at least but generally talk myself out of it. Not an uncommon event for those early boomers who heard the depression stories when we were young.
Regards Grandpamac.