Thread: Any issue using a magnum suppressor on a non-magnum round?

Originally Posted by bmjms

This is my first rifle. Talked to quite a few decent hunters before making the call. And coughed up a decent amount of $$ to make the purchase. What's wrong with the calibre?

Hi. You bought Howa 7mm08 as your first rifle. Howas are great rifles and as much as the haters disagree, 7mm08, 308, 30/06, 270, 6.5x55 are all close enough to the same performance for most people that any of them will be fine. The 7mm08 has gained a reputation of being the rifle of choice for auckland dwelling latte sipping wannabes, but you dont fit that mold as you did not by a Tikka 7mm08......That would have got you some stick.....

It is a good rifle, Its a decent brand, and the calibre is suitable for any game in NZ. As a first rifle it is a very good choice. It would also be a good choice for your second, third or fourth rifle. Dont worry about the haters....