Thread: Bushpig/Superpig build

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6:1 half dozen the other mate. I like the 284 as it punches 7mm slugs and it's different from my favourite the 308. 308 or 284 at 17" is a neat rig and will do everything you need it to.
Just google and read mate, I've had 308, 284, 280ai and 7RM among others smaller and I'd say apart from a Saum the 284 and 308 are just best for intended purpose.
As for the S&B mate, na I'd keep her as you know what you've got, Z3 are light but hey your rifle should be light anyways.


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284 or saum would be my pick, but you need to hand load or get someone to load for you.

You're exactly right @300_BLK not light transmission - " my bad" but to me it had a far better depth of field and compared to my vortex heaps better in low fading light.

But you're right not exactly a apples for apples comparison. But definitely more dial. Was a real find for me anyhow.

No reloading 308 all the way.
Reloading then 30-284 seeing as you like 30 cal and would certainly have the grunt for Sambar.

Originally Posted by Carpe Diem

You're exactly right @300_BLK not light transmission - " my bad" but to me it had a far better depth of field and compared to my vortex heaps better in low fading light.

But you're right not exactly a apples for apples comparison. But definitely more dial. Was a real find for me anyhow.

They look like good scopes !

I've shot sambar stags with 308 and 7mm Rem Mag, they both killed the same.

If you are a 30 cal man and are interested in a bit longer range I would go 300WSM.

If you go the 7mm route ( I have) for sambar you will need to use 2 different projectiles to shoot them from 0-600. I found Barnes 150 TTSX ideal for close work in the thick stuff and then 160ELD-M for shots 300 and over. I'm shooting them at 3200fps so the ELD-Ms are to soft any closer than 300 but have knocked over a 29" stag at 400 and wouldn't hesitate to shoot at 500. I zero for the ELD-M and the Barnes shoot an inch left and low so under 300 on a sambar size target makes little difference especially in the bush of hand

300saum seems more efficient in a short barrel than a 300wsm. Less powder, better velocity.

Mine is 20" and getting an easy 3150 with 150 Barnes and 2970 with 168 NBT. Whats not to like? Thats good from close to 800 yards if you are that way inclined.

Built on a A7 its 6lb bare with the original stock. Cost me $2.1k all up with a Hardy barrel. Its my ideal all rounder. And I've tried the odd one.

whaddya recon the ideal all rounder scope to go on the all-rounder rifle is thar?

Originally Posted by Tahr

300saum seems more efficient in a short barrel than a 300wsm. Less powder, better velocity.

Mine is 20" and getting an easy 3150 with 150 Barnes and 2970 with 168 NBT. Whats not to like? Thats good from close to 800 yards if you are that way inclined.

Built on a A7 its 6lb bare with the original stock. Cost me $2.1k all up with a Hardy barrel. Its my ideal all rounder. And I've tried the odd one.

What powder you using for 150gn projectiles?

@Sidney refer post 2

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Originally Posted by Sidney

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Tahr

Nightforce shv 2.5-10 is what I have on my 20in 300wsm
Upgraded from a vx6 2-12, put the vx6 on my 16in 308 - illuminated ret is very good, just the vx6 clicks are extremely poor


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