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  1. 22-03-2025, 11:04 AM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tahr View Post
    .223 was the meat hunting era caliber 'cos it was simply better. You old NZFS guys are so last year.

    And the 788 are clunky and heavy. Their bolt handles break. And they dont even have chequering....
    No checquering! that alone is reason enough to pass them by. Criminal.
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    but Thar deep in your subconcious is the nagging doubt- maybe a Rem in 788 in .222 is the holy grail and I want one - this obviously haunts you
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    Quote Originally Posted by Barry the hunter View Post
    but Thar deep in your subconcious is the nagging doubt- maybe a Rem in 788 in .222 is the holy grail and I want one - this obviously haunts you
    You are just too perceptive.
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    ha ha ha all good I could go .223 --no problem with the calibre - but I have a .222 - lots of ammo - why change now -and I mainly use my 788 in 308 as my go to rifle
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