Thread: Good caliber to start hunting with?

Seriously... If your buying a rifle, the .223 or the .308. The .303 belongs in a museum and the 30/06 is probably a bit too much bang for a young fulla.

There's world of differences between a .223 and a .308, what you you want to shoot with it?

Hi thanks for that, I want to shoot anything from dear to goats to pigs and so on. Cheers

Originally Posted by TyrinnS

Hi thanks for that, I want to shoot anything from dear to goats to pigs and so on. Cheers

Sorry, can't help myself any longer 7-08 and preferably a Tikka

Something liek this?
Tikka T3 Scope, Bag, Sling & Cleaning kit package

Originally Posted by TyrinnS

Something liek this?
Tikka T3 Scope, Bag, Sling & Cleaning kit package

That would get you started, scope is the first thing I'd replace. If its really worth $300, ask them for $250 off the price and buy a second hand Leupold...

Would it be better to buy one with out the scope then buy a scope to go on it?

Originally Posted by mikee

Sorry, can't help myself any longer 7-08 and preferably a Tikka

Knew someone would pipe up with that sooner than later.
308 would be a good choice as reasonably large bullet travelling at reasonably good speed and doesn't come with funny ponsonby coffe

Originally Posted by TyrinnS

Hi thanks for that, I want to shoot anything from dear to goats to pigs and so on. Cheers

When I was young I wanted to shoot lots of dears with my gun too.

Originally Posted by 10-Ring

When I was young I wanted to shoot lots of dears with my gun too.

I still do! However wanting to and the harsh reality of middle age family man are two different things