Thread: What would your ultimate Bush Pig rifle build be and what NZ gunsmith would you use?

Originally Posted by tikka

For me it would be a Sako 75 .223rem rebarreled with a 12" 1:7 twist carbon or fluted stainless barrel, a Stug or simular carbon stock with a Nightforce NXS Compact 2.5-10x42 scope and a ODL can.

Oh yes and calibre: 300aac blackout, I know it works as I have the Tikka T3 version accounted for dozens of deer and pigs or maybe a Sako 75 .308win with same specs as above, I don't need long barrel to get to 300m.

Hey tikka, do you mind if I ask how much that rebarrelling set you back? What was involved? I've got a 223 browning xbolt and I'm trying to decide whether to rebarrel or sell and buy a ruger ranch rifle. The ruger is very cheap in comparison but just doesn't look to be as nice of a rifle.