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Hey@Keneff
Yeah the Winchester XPR does look good on paper but handle one first , I found the rifle didn't shoulder well as it was to short in the stock.
The new Remington 783 felt better and is...

The tough part of the build / project will be a suitable budget scope capable of the dailing and distance work, the Deer shots shouldn't be as demanding in terms of range.

Thanks Guys
it is strange how you go into a shop for one thing and walk out with something different. Thanks for your thoughts and input @ rambo-6mmrem , it should definitely do the job I need it to...

Ok , big day yesterday . "ROAD TRIP"........... I had a Winchester XPR in 308 put aside with my name on it .
The written reviews looked good and the YouTube clips had me convinced I had found a...

thanks for the feedback, options and advice guys. As I mentioned in an earlier posting I have had 2x Tikka's..............totally, utterly brilliant.
However I want to try something different....

I must admit the whole project has really got me thinking. The Deer shooting part is great and fresh venison is always great.
It's the long range target / gong thing that is the big challenge. I...

Yeah @ Hunt4life, what appears to be a simple question is actually more involved because there isn't a right answer ! Why.... because there isn't one , it's all based on views, opinions and...

Good feed back, the other rifle I'm looking at is the new Wincester XRP, getting big big reviews also. Hows's a definite on the list.
I've had two Tikka's, awesome but would like to try something...

Right the calibre has been decided .........drum roll.............. 308

Yeah I can hear the screams of protest and 100 reasons not to. The 6.5 brigade will be shaking there heads and @ Ryan _...

Cheers mate, thanks for the kind offer.

Yeah it did mate. I spent a bit of the weekend going round the local sports shops here in Central, no body stocks a Creedmore let alone a Grendel. Ammo is going to be a pain in the arse and I was...

Nice but I don't like 270's Cheers though.

Got a Grand, got to get a rifle.......which one.
Must be available on NZ market in a calibre 6.5 and above.

Howa 1500

Savage Axis

Ruger American or Predator

Remington 700 ADL