Thread: $1000-1500 hunting setup

Originally Posted by andyanimal31

Get a grip!
I'm proud as hell of my tikkas!
I tell ya one thing, bring what ya like and try and out shoot mine at distance.
Just saying

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that's not a fair fight cause I heard you're a ninja

Originally Posted by stevodog

that's not a fair fight cause I heard you're a ninja

I dont look like a ninja but every now and again shoot like one!

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Of course you would out shoot the rifles I'm generally using.
I'd be a little concerned if you couldn't out shoot a 303 martini enfield and a winchester 1892 44-40.

If it makes you feel better, I prefer Tikkas to Rogers and Remington. Now to sit back and open the pop corn.

We all have different preferences and likes. It would be a boring place if we only had one rifle brand to choose from

Originally Posted by Jamesyd

I'm going to get my head bitten off for this, but..... I'm not a fan of Tikkas. While i 100% agree they are fantastic rifles, accurate, quality, smooth etc, I've just never found enjoyment from the few i have shot, and(not that it matters much) not a massive fan of the look of them

I’ve also had a couple and I’m no fan either but they can be good buying and more boringly accurate than some shit ass things out there.


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I guess end of the day i do want the best rifle for the money, so maybe should consider a Tikka. A shortened barrel .308 with a nice suppressor would do the job

Originally Posted by Jamesyd

I guess end of the day i do want the best rifle for the money, so maybe should consider a Tikka. A shortened barrel .308 with a nice suppressor would do the job

Mate don’t buy a Tikka if YOU don’t like them regardless of what anyone else says. There’s plenty of other accurate rifles out there that you’ll enjoy the look and feel of. They aren’t lasers or miles ahead of the competition

Last thing you want is to hold your first rifle and think “fuck this is ugly”, it’ll be back on here for sale before you know it if you do!

Originally Posted by Jamesyd

I guess end of the day i do want the best rifle for the money, so maybe should consider a Tikka. A shortened barrel .308 with a nice suppressor would do the job

I think it’s sensible not to discount a Tikka. You say that you don’t really like the look of them, fair enough but you won’t find many visual master pieces at that price point. The design brief for a mid range rifle is to cater for the needs of the average consumer with a limited budget i.e. decent accuracy and durability, a stock designed to fit Joe Average, and acceptable aesthetics. The Tikka meets those requirements pretty damn well so it’s no surprise that they are so popular. In terms of “shooting enjoyment” I can’t say I’ve ever been disappointed with a Tikka: accurate, great triggers, a good stock, smooth bolt, flawless feeding and extraction; those attributes generally make shooting enjoyable for me...

Originally Posted by Jamesyd

I guess end of the day i do want the best rifle for the money, so maybe should consider a Tikka. A shortened barrel .308 with a nice suppressor would do the job

I agree - wouldn't shorten the barrel for farmland hunting. Wait and see if you get into the Kaimai supplejack or Ruahine leatherwood before you do that. People less than about 1.6m tall will do better starting with a shorter rifle but take an inch off the butt before the barrel. A long rifle feels better, is easier to shoot and has a bit more velocity.

Did you see this $600 for a DPT threaded ,bedded, trigger worked,lapped rings etc proven 3/4 MOA shooter a bargain & basically what you after just get a DPT suppressor .

https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....3-308-a-60202/

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketpl...ing/2857280863

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketpl...ing/2859714929

Here's a cheaper rig ready to go

Originally Posted by stevodog

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketpl...ing/2859714929

Here's a cheaper rig ready to go

Thats meat and potatoes right there.

I'm a big Ruger fan, considering a M77 mk2. Not a fan of the newer American rifles, do the job, but nice stuff out there for less

I would pick a 270 over a 308 myself but regardless of that have you considered a controlled feed action. For a first rifle a Parker Hale Safari is very hard to beat. Controlled feed Mauser, which means that it is easy to load a round completely silently from the magazine. What this means is that the rifle can be carried with an empty chamber until just before shooting. That is important especially for a new hunter who hasnt refined their safe firearm carry skills completely.

I would go for a better brand scope. It does matter. Look at Redfield or even an entry level Leupold. Both 100% rugged and reliable right at the bottom of their price points. 2-7x32 is good and more tolerant of budget construction than bigger higher mag models.

Also get good rings like leupold or burris not no name shop package specials. They are a small part of the total rifle cost but have big leverage to ensure reliable performance.