Thread: Noob...

Good Luck Dave. As others say get out and spend time out side.
The NZDA Hunts course is a great place to start for a first timer.

re Caliber. I currently shoot 22rf, 243Win & 358 Win. None of which I would recommend for your aims.
For North Island Deer 243 and up is fine for red's. 223 for Fallow deer & goats (red deer for experienced shooters who have time to pick a shot)
If pigs are on your radar then in the smaller 243 , 6.5mm & 7M08 you need to pick a tougher bullet than you would use for deer which adds complexity a new shooter wants to avoid.
so much as I hate to say it I would suggest that a 308 would be a better all round pick.
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