Thread: Deer Caliber + Ammo Cost

Hi all,

Loving my 22lr but am already researching bigger calibres for a few months down the track or so. What are peoples thoughts on the .270 Win?

So far from the reading i've done i'm liking the look of the .270 Win and the .300 Win Mag. Was interested in the .243 also but gone off that as i'll probably eventually end up with a .223 or similar so i'd like to go bigger. Are these two options adequate for everything in NZ? There also seems to be a large selection of ammo for these two in the shops, so i'm guessing they're popular choices.

I'd like the ability to be able to take longer shots as I get better (500++ yds), but am also interested in keeping the ammo cost down (relatively). So which would you recommend for a nice flat shooter, the ability to take longer range shots as well as good ammo prices? Also happy to take any other suggestions that'd meet these requirements.

I basically know nothing about reloading so if people could mention reloading costs for their suggestions (if you reload) that'd be useful info. I might be too lazy and stick to factory ammo, but you never know!

Cheers all,
Matt