Thread: hows this for a first gun?

Originally Posted by BushHunter

Nothing wrong with a 770, If your new to the sport, Have next to no money but want a cheap rifle for bush hunting, A Rem 770 will do the job. Even 2nd hand.
Drag it through the shit, Drown it in a creek, Use it as a walking pole, Tough, Reliable, Accurate and will put deer on the ground just like any other rifle out there.

Yea mate i think ive found a good gun to start on. Have the money for a new or flasher gun but "apparently" guns arnt a priority for a uni student ( quote parents)

What if he buys a .223? Would that be enough to knock over a deer?

I reckon you're better to look at a .308 or similar, if you were from Auckland you'd probably invest in a 7mm08. But fully realise it won't be your last whatever you tell the wife, girlfriend etc.

Think hard about what you want to target, what you want to spend and where'd you'd be going. I love glassing and tops stuff so bought a 7mm rem mag for the flatter longer distance characteristics with a supressor as my first, but have bought others since then all for different jobs.

Older ain't necessarily bad, and if you can try to get a test fire to understand what else you need doing to it e.g bedding, trigger, supressor etc.

Once you know what you like watch this site like a hawk as I'm amazed the rifles that have come up on here in the last 6 months.

although this is possibly worth a look before it closes in the next 30 mins for $600 odd
308 Rifle Winchester | Trade Me

Originally Posted by Carpe Diem

Older ain't necessarily bad, and if you can try to get a test fire to understand what else you need doing to it e.g bedding, trigger, supressor etc.

Once you know what you like watch this site like a hawk as I'm amazed the rifles that have come up on here in the last 6 months.

although this is possibly worth a look before it closes in the next 30 mins for $600 odd
308 Rifle Winchester | Trade Me

OOops Sorry I hope that wasn't you Maca (Macca 65) trying to snaffle that 308 Winchester!before I alerted everyone!
Close-ish to you Possumatti see if he will let you view/ test the rifle and give you a fixed offer bid.

Originally Posted by Carpe Diem

OOops Sorry I hope that wasn't you Maca (Macca 65) trying to snaffle that 308 Winchester!before I alerted everyone!
Close-ish to you Possumatti see if he will let you view/ test the rifle and give you a fixed offer bid.

will do thanks

Originally Posted by possummatti

Remington 270 w Brand New Camo Scope +Rings | Trade Me
wondering if this would be any good for my first deer riffle.
cheers

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Oh my god did anyone read any of that crap at the bottom of the auction

I haven't laughed so hard in ages.

270 is fine,it will kill stuff dead if you do your part, it wont do half or any of what that seller says tho!

Much better rifles out there at better prices(especially on here )

Keep an eye out for a decent model in any factory calibre based on the 30-06 or 308 case.

Cam that was funny. The 'mussel velocity'... What's that? The guy obviously knows his firearms facts, I bet he learnt everything he knows on this forum!!!

If thats a 770 stay well clear, they in my opinion should never of been made.

ok thanks guys.
i have been told to keep away from Remington, stoeger, Brno, mossberg riffles. not sure why but apparently would be buying myself a problem. not really sure what calliber i want but will mainly be hunting goats and deer in the kaimais as i cant really travel too far at the moment.

Originally Posted by possummatti

ok thanks guys.
i have been told to keep away from Remington, stoeger, Brno, mossberg riffles. not sure why but apparently would be buying myself a problem. not really sure what calliber i want but will mainly be hunting goats and deer in the kaimais as i cant really travel too far at the moment.

Nothing wrong with M700 Remington, I have whats left of a new one, I got a little carried away OK. All depends on what your budget is. If you can tell us that we can help you spend it wisely

Originally Posted by mikee

Nothing wrong with M700 Remington, I have whats left of a new one, I got a little carried away OK. All depends on what your budget is. If you can tell us that we can help you spend it wisely

anything upto $700 champ

Originally Posted by possummatti

ok thanks guys.
i have been told to keep away from Remington, stoeger, Brno, mossberg riffles. not sure why but apparently would be buying myself a problem. not really sure what calliber i want but will mainly be hunting goats and deer in the kaimais as i cant really travel too far at the moment.

Its not a remington thing its a770 thing, Model 700 is fine in remmys but i cant speak on other brands.
They are cheap for a reason and having owned a 770 for a few months, dont go there.
Second hand Tikkas remington 700s model 7s are all good just dont go for the budget model cos you will be gutted at the end result.

Originally Posted by possummatti

ok thanks guys.
i have been told to keep away from Remington, stoeger, Brno, mossberg riffles. not sure why but apparently would be buying myself a problem. not really sure what calliber i want but will mainly be hunting goats and deer in the kaimais as i cant really travel too far at the moment.

Woah, woah, woah! Brno's are the best thing since slice bread as far as im concerned. I use a Brno 223 and every deer has been accounted for over the last 10 years. I would like a Brno 243 though as my next step up.

Surely the mussels would disintegrate if they reached the "mussel velocity"

Have a look on trademe at some of the 6.5x55 Mausers going cheap, they are awesome. awesome with an A not an O.