Thread: Guns and Optics

Just back from seven years overseas and looking at getting back into it.
Kind of looks like the days of 30.06 and 270 Win have gone.... What's the best all round calibre for NZ deer hunting these days?
Also want to get into wallabies, what's the most popular calibre for them bouncing critters.
Optics: One of the biggest change areas. Does anybody still use fixed power scopes or is everything variable power and illuminated? How important is an illuminated reticle?
Thermal or Night vision or both combined. I was hardly even aware of this option seven years ago, but it seems everybody has them these days. What's your thoughts on thermal or Night vision for: deer, wallabies, and rabbits...