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  1. 07-10-2014, 08:49 PM #1
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    Bush pig/light/short/packs a punch

    So looking at getting a bush rifle. Thinking seriously about a Bergara scout in 44 mag and slapping a loupy vx hog 1-4 on it.
    Just after some advise by those who have been there done that. Other thoughts are a light 308 or something.
    Suitable for close combat with redskins etc.
    Looking to spend up to 1200 max.
    Whats your thoughts and maybe even what are you selling?
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  2. 07-10-2014, 08:51 PM #2
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    I used a scout in weekend. Good for bush work. Good indeed. My old man is actually wanting to buy one. Very tidy and small and usable.
    I have shot a few deer with a 44mag but many more using a 357magnum. All close ie crossing the road in front of me or being spooked so either but the 44mag is definitely a goer. Two were shot at around 100-120metre. Both stags. It was unreal that I even hit them with the Rossi's fat hopeless open sights. They dropped instantly.
    Having said that as a specialist moose rifle I would def prefer something like a 308 with a 180grain SP loaded around 2500fps as a bush pig.
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    Hmmmmm something that packs a punch aye how about something in 454casull, 444 marlin or 375 win the 444marlin is something I would love to have a go with dunno why I just have been getting these funny notions myself about having a caliber in a bigger bore size after getting behind a 264 win mag courtesy of a forum member and bloody good mate.
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    Been thinking of someone similar myself , break down with 2-7 scopecand suppressed as short as possible
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    Quote Originally Posted by veitnamcam View Post
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    Will fully penetrate any animal in nz and good out to 300y

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    Hunter 308 the 444 marlin is a real hammer on game and I prefer it to my 45-70 for hunting NZ animals. Mine is sighted POA at 170 yds and groups are 1.5" at 170, better than some bolt guns I own. 265 gr Hornady at 2285 fps for 3078 ft lbs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by john m View Post
    Hunter 308 the 444 marlin is a real hammer on game and I prefer it to my 45-70 for hunting NZ animals.

    Why the 444 over the 45-70?
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  10. 08-10-2014, 07:54 AM #10
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    Hey gibo.. I have been looking at these small rifles for a while. I handled one at h ff taupo and I was quite impressed. Solid and sweet handling. Good reviews that I have read. Ideal if walking in with a full pack. Think I would go 243, or at the most 7mm08.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sakokid View Post
    Hey gibo.. I have been looking at these small rifles for a while. I handled one at h ff taupo and I was quite impressed. Solid and sweet handling. Good reviews that I have read. Ideal if walking in with a full pack. Think I would go 243, or at the most 7mm08.
    Good to hear mate. I personally wouldnt feel to confident taking on a big stag with a 243 but thats just me. 308 would be my choice as a minumum.
    Im planning on having a fondle of a scout on Friday so will see how that goes and have also had a sweet offer via PM.
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    Don't go fondling Scouts in the Waikato please.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pengy View Post
    Don't go fondling Scouts in the Waikato please.
    He shouldn't go fondling Scouts anywhere Pengy.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Rushy View Post
    He shouldn't go fondling Scouts anywhere Pengy.
    Nobody should Rushy, but it happens
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    Not that I would ever even dream of suggesting that Gibo would be going down this road. It is just that he used a poor choice of words.
    The guy in the link is known to me on a personal level, and that scares me
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pengy View Post
    The guy in the link is known to me on a personal level, and that scares me
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