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    Quote Originally Posted by Lauries Hut View Post
    Perfect timing for a question/advice.
    A mate is looking to buy his son his first hunting rifle.
    He’s a fit 18 year old + 6’ and won’t have recoil fear, within reason.
    He’s not a hunter (yet) been out after rabbits & goats once or twice.
    Will probably do a lot on his own and with inexperienced mates.
    Will not be hand loading.
    Will be mostly hunting SI, Canterbury & central Otago.

    They’ve asked me for advice, they’re thinking .223 - possibly read these 141 pages of commentary.

    Would you start a young fella as described on a .223, or perhaps look for a bit more margin for error?
    Size is relative. Ask a friend[s] to lend a 243 and 223 to see what he likes best. Did this with my mates son. Took a shine to the 223. He kills lotsa reds and fallow. He is aged 15.

 

 

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