.270, .308, 30.06, What would you prefer Options

[Spudly]

Starting to think bout the next cartrige..... Its a while off but trying to get Ideas and some more gun chat going..

I like the idea of having such a large range of projectiles's in the .308, Can run lighter gn's when for general hunting and put the heavier gn's in when shooting deer.

The .270 and 30.06 have better range and a flatter projectory I am led to beleive, However never shooting these guns myself I thought Id ask on here and see what others are using.

[kkw]

Kaboooom. They both have a LOUD report. Ammo cost may be an issue for me. I have fired both and used both whilst hunting in N.Z. I finally settled for a Winchester Mod70 Deluxe in .308. It did it all for me and ammo was reasonable to buy or to reload. Sold it for a couple of hundred more than I paid, as the guy really wanted it I then went out and bought a Tikka .308.
That is the calibre I would choose. I have shot Tahr, Chamois, deer, pigs and buffalo with the .308 and it worked perfectly. Only once did I need a second shot on a buff. I can send you the article on that one if you like.

[Spudly]

Would like to read that KKW...

What Gn bullets did you prefer to use in the .308 KKW?

I actually had a look at a Tikka Hunter in Timber/blued. Somthing about the Tikkas appeals. They are a quality rifle and are available at very reasonable prices.

As I say, this is for next year. I plan on doing a Vic High country trip and need a gun that i can stop Sambar with. I would use My 22.250 but law requires a minimun of .243 or .270??

[kkw]

Send me the rumpus email again

[Spudly]

chaddz250@hotmail.com..

[SUMOFISHIN]

Chad,
I'm with KKw on this, as I've said before I used them all, and always preffered the 308w being a NATO round the ammo is readily available, I have pulled off some incredible shots on roo's and Pigs at 1000 and 1200mtrs now I don't know what range you want to shoot over but the extra benefit of the noisy 270 and 30:06 is minimal and both caliburs are almost obsolete in Australia, I have had 308 in Ruger, Remington, Spanish Mauser, and settled on a very solid Aus Mountaineer which is a Japanese Howa and a better rifle by a long shot Also sold as Weatherby.

[Spudly]

Let me know if you come accross any Sumo.. Hopefully will be able to pop in and say gday on my return from QLD.

Ive been Roo Shooting with a mate who uses a CMC in 22.250 and its a nice rifle. was not aware that they are the same as my weatherby. He is running a #3 barrle and it shoots straight as a die all night long.

[poly]

Rum to me Deer hunting is about stalking the closer you can get the less gun you will need.
an old friend only hunted during the rut and called the stags by roaring to bring them out in the open, on one occasion while I was with him the stag came to within 20mts before firering killing it with a clean head shot using a 30/30w.

[Spudly]

30.30's are great up close. Have even made a few longer range shots with them, But they aint much good for anything over 100yds consistently.

I also want to be able to use this rifle when for longer range shots. The .308 has been my preferred option, but its good to get some discussion about it from people who have shot the other calibres..

[poly]

Rum have u thought about the 300win mag, good for bufflo or bantang cattle in the N.T.

[Spudly]

Yea, have also had a look at the 300mag also in a tikka, I think to much bang and recoil for what im after though..

[Spudly]

Sumo, Would you be able to give me prices on factory rounds for all the ablve mentioned rifles.. As this will also play a part in what i decide upon.

By the box of 20 rounds;
308, 30.06, 270, 300WM

[poly]

very true, its most likley to be as much gun as u would ever need in oz

[salty fil]

Dont know much about the language you guys are talking, but it is interesting cause i just sent my form in for my gun license.

Ive been invited hunting in about a month. Never been but always wanted to go.

Want to get a gun as soon as i can so i have to start learning about all the spics and specs. Organise a safe and stuff like that.

[Spudly]

Will take you bout 2 months to get ya license, you will have to wait the cooling off period, as well as do your test and wait for procesing times.

At least by then the whole permit to aquire process wil be reduced.

Let me know when time comes to get a safe. Might be able to help ya out there.

[Spudly]

Where you heading Salty, You work in Concrete formwork right? Just outta curiosity, you dont know anyone who runs a pizza shop do you?

[poly]

Salty the best way we can help is to let us know the type of hunting you will be doing
'i.e.' sniping bunny's over long distance, pigs in thick scrub, roos in open country, buffalo in the top end, the list gos on and on.
join a club and shoot as often as you can at there range, listen to people like kkw, sumo j.g. and rum that boy knows more than he is letting on i think.

[Spudly]

Hey, I just enjoy talking bout them!!
and shooting them..

Especially since moving west its become more of a sport as there aint as much else to do..

Get out 3-4 Days a week these days. Will be more once i move outta town and onto the block. Will have 3 State Forests and thousands of acres of Farms to shoot on withing 15 mins. Goats, Foxes, Rabbits and Pigs...

[salty fil]

Where you heading Salty, You work in Concrete formwork right? Just outta curiosity, you dont know anyone who runs a pizza shop do you?

Are you stalking me?

Yeh i work in that game mate. Im a steel fixer.

I do know someone who has a pizza shop. I worked there for a while and still help out when he needs me.

Please explain........


The guys are heading somewhere round Mudgee going for Goat and hopefully a pig turns up for the guts.

I may be letting you know about that safe when the time comes thanks mate.

[salty fil]

Salty the best way we can help is to let us know the type of hunting you will be doing
'i.e.' sniping bunny's over long distance, pigs in thick scrub, roos in open country, buffalo in the top end, the list gos on and on.
join a club and shoot as often as you can at there range, listen to people like kkw, sumo j.g. and rum that boy knows more than he is letting on i think.

I dont know as of yet which species il be targeting more.

Might look at getting a couple of guns which will cover a range of things.

Then when i get experienced and more knowledge about guns il get more specific.

Will keep you all posted as i need advice.