Thread: $1000-1500 hunting setup

Someone posted this advice ages ago (and probably in this thread too).

Go to your local Gun store and shoulder Howa, Tikka, Ruger, Savage, etc then look for the second-hand version of what you like.

Lots of people like to throw poo at various brands but there are many good reasons why they're so popular.

Also, it's your rifle so feel free to make it look how you like, and don't be afraid of people you don't know getting concerned about your preferences.

A lot of people like fancy guns, cars, clothes and other "needless" items that are none of our concern

Good luck.

Don't buy a POS scope if you want to shoot 400m with a 308 and factory ammo. Cheap rifle, second hand and buy a good scope. Rambo has a spare Nikon 4-16 monarch which is amazing. Whack that on a 308, good factory ammo or reloads and 400m will be a walk in the park with a bit of practice

Originally Posted by superdiver

Don't buy a POS scope if you want to shoot 400m with a 308 and factory ammo. Cheap rifle, second hand and buy a good scope. Rambo has a spare Nikon 4-16 monarch which is amazing. Whack that on a 308, good factory ammo or reloads and 400m will be a walk in the park with a bit of practice

I have no idea how much shooting you have done, may be a very accomplished rifleman (or woman for that matter).

But, and I may be teaching you to suck eggs, being as it is the first rifle don't even consider 400m shots. 400m is a loooonnnggg fucken way.

Jamesyd...I'll lend you some nice glass that's done me well....have a play wi it and concentrate on buying a nice rifle....I'll be in touch

G.C ^^^^

Confused yet mate? I vote you buy a bow and arrow. Saves having to think about which rifle to buy.

But really the howas are sweet, stocks a bit soft but otherwise they are mint. Not going to make fuck all difference if your shooting of the pack but can be annoying shooting with a bipod.

Tikkas are a better base rifle imo, but only just. Little bit slicker little bit lighter and the stock is a better platform.

Throw a wtb up in the buy and sell and see what pops up.

@Preacher probably should clarify, this definitely isn't my first rifle. But up till now, have mainly done range shooting, and rabbit/possum shooting. This is my first hunting specific rifle. Moving to a farm next year, with wild deer all over it, and most shots will be within 100-200 from what I've seen/been told. But i 100% agree, I won't be even trying for 300-400m shots until I'm comfortable with the rifle/scope setup.

A second hand rifle will save you a lot of money to put into your scope, rings and ammo. I recommend buying second hand too.
I suggest choosing one less than 10 years old as then you will be in the “sold on for no real good reason” category. Some older rifles can need a lot of attention to get shooting / feeding well or fixing other annoying “features” that can sap the patience of even an enthusiast. Specially a problem with a wood stock can be hard to sort out. But most second hand rifles will perform just fine.

Im talking here about getting 5-10cm groups at 100m, for a beginner shooter using whatever scope and a makeshift rest like a simple sandbag. This equates to shooting deer or goats up to about 150m in hunting conditions.

Good looking stainless marlin 270 on here for 550 scoped. These are good shooters and 270ammo is plentiful. Chopped to 19-20" with a suppressor will make it a handy carry and a pussy to shoot well.

WTF????? farm rifle DO NOT CUT IT DOWN... put suppressor on it for sure,easier on everythings ears,but you dont need short for gun that will be used from quad/truck or carried across paddock.....
as for how far can you ETHICALLY shoot deer..as far as you can CONSISTANTLY hit a 2-3ltr milk bottle...cause thats about size of deers vitals....

I wax and wane with suppressors. Makes rifle nice to shoot but shit balance if not chopped. Currently i'm in a non suppressor phase but thinking about chopping the 7mm08.
I was on a farm spotlighting at the weekend shooting a boar @80m offhand. Not all farm hunting is watching crop or bush edge @200m

This is a pretty good looking deal that is in line with what you are wanting:

https://www.trademe.co.nz/2865818164


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Scope mag is too big to do any stalking with

Yes and so is the suppressor. One half that size would be more than enough.
It is a good gun and an excellent price but the setup is more suited to a longer range magnum (or rabbit gun) than the 308.