Thread: Calibre Choice in the 1970's

Originally Posted by Finnwolf

I always noticed 308 and 222 rifles were cheaper than other calibres back in the 70’s, often wondered why.


My Finnwolf was the only one available in the local gun shop in 1973 and was luckily in 308 so that’s how I ended up with it.
From memory Finnwolfs only came in 243 and 308.

Almost all the hunting guys had 222, 243, 270 etc etc back then, none of them alphabet cartridges!

I think the less duty on 308 and .222 was because a NZ company (CAC) made ammo in those calibers. It was to support local industry. Later CAC added .270 and I think .243 but the duty on those rifles wasn't dropped.