Thread: Calibre Choice in the 1970's

Originally Posted by Mooseman

I started out with the 303 as a lot did back in 1970. Soon after I replaced it with a Parker Hale Hassar 270 which I had for many years and shot quite a few animals with it. When in Forest Service I got a Sako 222 and soon after a Forrester 243 , both were great rifles and I wish I still had them. Over the years I have tried most calibers and still enjoy using different rifles etc .
Those bygone years were the best , we were lucky to have such good times. Unfortunately young people of today will have a tougher time enjoying Hunting and Shooting with the way people see us as a group.

Hi @Mooseman, when in the NZFS did you get a discount on rifles purchased and free ammo?

Read somewhere that you got 3 rounds of .222 per deer or 2 rounds of .270/.243 etc.

Supposedly some cullers would sell their surplus factory (Belmont?) ammo then reload cases to increase their take home pay, can you confirm?

Many thanks and much respect!