Blake99
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   Blake99 liked post by Shearer On thread : rifle

   Any of the cartridges (not calibers) you have mentioned will do the job. It is probably more important to find a rifle that fits you and you feel comfortable with.

   Liked On: 25-08-2023, 08:26 PM

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   Blake99 liked post by No good names left On thread : rifle

   I've got a 7mm-08, it's great but that's the only problem with it. Of the 2 go with a .308

   Liked On: 25-08-2023, 08:26 PM

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   Blake99 liked post by Micky Duck On thread : rifle

   work out what you want to shoot,at what range...what your budget is....and then buy that nice older 243 savage that popped up three weeks ago and be happy for years.

   Liked On: 25-08-2023, 08:25 PM

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   Blake99 liked post by BSA On thread : rifle

   For a first rifle I would go with the .308. It really is the do everything calibre for New Zealand with the added benefit there is plenty of ammo available for it. As to recoil, when your hanging off...

   Liked On: 25-08-2023, 08:25 PM

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   Blake99 liked post by TLB On thread : rifle

   Just keep in mind when we had a ammo/component shortage many 6.5 and 7mms were virtually impossible to buy for. .308s are awesome all rounders. Basic 3-9x scope for all around hunting and a...

   Liked On: 25-08-2023, 08:25 PM

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   Blake99 liked post by SF90 On thread : rifle

   .308 is good, .270 is good, the 6.5's are good (depending on bullet) - and 7mm-08 is extra good. It recoils less than the .308 and .270 and it will kill anything in this country. My mate shoots one...

   Liked On: 25-08-2023, 08:24 PM

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   Blake99 liked post by Snoppernator On thread : rifle

   Would suggest you invest in a suppressor to protect your ears no matter what calibre you choose. 308 is a great all round solution for open hunting and bush hunting, a wide range of ammo and...

   Liked On: 25-08-2023, 08:22 PM

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   Blake99 liked post by Barry the hunter On thread : rifle

   good advice Tac A1 the only thing I could add is if you find something you like put a post on here and someone will look at price for you so ya not getting ripped off - someone on here may have...

   Liked On: 25-08-2023, 08:21 PM

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   Blake99 liked post by tac a1 On thread : rifle

   Yes. Look around for something second hand with good scope. You dont need a vari power, but if it comes with the rifle...... The beauty of a 308 is that ammo is available anywhere, and they...

   Liked On: 25-08-2023, 08:21 PM

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    Blake99 liked post by HuntBeta On thread : introduction

    Welcome Blake

    Liked On: 25-08-2023, 08:20 PM

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    Blake99 liked post by Bucko On thread : introduction

    Kia ora Blake. I'm pretty new to it all myself, and have asked an endless list of questions. I don't pretend to know much but happy to natter about anything I have learnt. Great to hear you're out...

    Liked On: 25-08-2023, 08:20 PM