Thread: Bushpig/Superpig build

I often wonder with all the bushpig talk these days, why the 30-06 doesnt get a mention? Same powder cap as the 284, but with a bigger whole so theoretically should be a touch more efficient.
Bit more grunt than the 308 when stocked up and heaps of factory loads for the reloading impaired.

Originally Posted by Nick-D

I often wonder with all the bushpig talk these days, why the 30-06 doesnt get a mention? Same powder cap as the 284, but with a bigger whole so theoretically should be a touch more efficient.
Bit more grunt than the 308 when stocked up and heaps of factory loads for the reloading impaired.

Because 30 cal sucks arse

If you want to shoot sambar with a decent calibre then boy do I have a suggestion for you

Sambar is not all I shoot but it is a factor for getting the right setup for myself. So the con census seems to be either 308 (16") or 284 (18" or 20"). As stated I don't re load but don't see a huge difference in price to getting loads done and some factory stuff so that's not an issue. I've always had an old school way of thinking in that the bigger the slug the better but from what I've read up on a lot of it these days is the bullet construction like the ttsx. Definitely leaning more towards the 284 as it would seem to be a more rounded rifle being able to go long range but handy enough for the bush

Originally Posted by GWH

Because 30 cal sucks arse

Wash your mouth out!

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Wash your mouth out!

Haha I knew I'd get a bite from you

Sounds good...something reasonably svelte like a vx3 on top?

Originally Posted by Echo

What powder you using for 150gn projectiles?

59.5 grns 2208

Originally Posted by Sidney

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

I've got a 3.5-10 SHV Nightforce on the 300saum. Its hard to fault. That or the vx6 2-12 (which is on my .2430).

The Sightron is on my 6.5x55. Good scope.

Originally Posted by 199p

284win mate run the 150gran corlocks for samber and it will smoke them, be running around 3k in 17" barrel

Using what powder? I can’t get near that speed in my 19 inch barrel with R17.

@199p

Originally Posted by craigc

Using what powder? I can’t get near that speed in my 19 inch barrel with R17.

@199p

No idea man was so long ago i cant even remember who it was to ask

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Shit yeah that’s humming alright. My 17” barrel wouldn’t get near that

Sounds like a sharn

If your hell bent on 30 cal a 30-284 as veitancam said would be just the ticket . 30-06 performance

For short range un very short barrel : 338 Federal