Thread: First gun

Hows it going guys?

I've just started getting back into Hunting since I've recently left school and am bored shitless until i find a job.

I dont have a budget for my first gun, since i want it to be reliable.
I do a lot of Farm land hunting and a little bit of Bush.

I shoot mainly Reds or Fallow or the odd pig.

I'm needing help choosing the right .Cal, Brand, model and the right size scope.


I hope you guys can help.

Cheers
Dylan

Tikka T3 7mm-08 with a 3-9x40

Welcome to the forum

he needs a rifle not a oar

Yeah thats what i had in mind. There is a 7mm-08 in town.

For $999 i could get a 7mm-08, 3-9-40 scope, Gun Bag and a box of ammo.

Works for the rest of New Zealand

Buy a bare rifle and a decent scope

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Don't get that shitty no-name scope they try and flog with their combo deals. They are a waste of time.

Originally Posted by Spudattack

Don't get that shitty no-name scope they try and flog with their combo deals. They are a waste of time.

Couldn't agree more mate.

Originally Posted by Toby

Tikka T3 7mm-08 with a 3-9x40

Welcome to the forum

That sounds sexy Toby. Fairly light on the body but still enough thrust to show you a good time! They say it's NZ most popular caliber. Welcome Dylan and hot barrels!

Haha waiting to see how long it took for someone to say tikka t3 7mm08 that seems to be the quintessential nz gun.
Nothing wrong with it but if you wanna be different and have something that'll hit harder I'd go 300wsm and the few extra hundred dollars for A sako a7 is worth it. They aren't just a dear tikka in my book. Agree with spud attack font get a real cheapo scope. One that is not bad and cheap is a redfield so is look at them. For a little more you can't go wrong with leupold

Originally Posted by Bavarian_Hunter

Haha waiting to see how long it took for someone to say tikka t3 7mm08 that seems to be the quintessential nz gun.
Nothing wrong with it but if you wanna be different and have something that'll hit harder I'd go 300wsm and the few extra hundred dollars for A sako a7 is worth it. They aren't just a dear tikka in my book. Agree with spud attack font get a real cheapo scope. One that is not bad and cheap is a redfield so is look at them. For a little more you can't go wrong with leupold

Yeah i like the sound of a nice Leupold

Originally Posted by Bavarian_Hunter

Haha waiting to see how long it took for someone to say tikka t3 7mm08 that seems to be the quintessential nz gun.
Nothing wrong with it but if you wanna be different and have something that'll hit harder I'd go 300wsm and the few extra hundred dollars for A sako a7 is worth it. They aren't just a dear tikka in my book. Agree with spud attack font get a real cheapo scope. One that is not bad and cheap is a redfield so is look at them. For a little more you can't go wrong with leupold

Was gonna suggest the redfield, or have a look online at the Nikon Monarch range, really good bang for your buck

Originally Posted by Bavarian_Hunter

Haha waiting to see how long it took for someone to say tikka t3 7mm08 that seems to be the quintessential nz gun.
Nothing wrong with it but if you wanna be different and have something that'll hit harder I'd go 300wsm and the few extra hundred dollars for A sako a7 is worth it. They aren't just a dear tikka in my book. Agree with spud attack font get a real cheapo scope. One that is not bad and cheap is a redfield so is look at them. For a little more you can't go wrong with leupold

A7s are complete shit. Better off with a second hand real sako.

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Originally Posted by CreepingDeath

A7s are complete shit. Better off with a second hand real sako.

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Finally a reasonable remark , and if A-7`s are shit then Tikka are shitless

Originally Posted by lloydcj

Finally a reasonable remark , and if A-7`s are shit then Tikka are shitless

No tikkas are a fair priced accurate rifles. The a7 shouldnt cost a cent more than the t3.

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