Thread: Choosing calibre based on ammunition availablitiy

@iambatman cartridge debates are normally a recipe for a good old fashioned forum shit fight, especially 308 vs 270! All cartridges have their pros and cons but you can’t go too far wrong with a 308. And if you think the 308 might be a bit of a slouch, have a look at the numbers on Hornady’s superformance 168gr eldm. This stuff shoots flat and hits hard, at distances far beyond you or I need to shoot out to (and this ammo is still readily available…)

Also, don’t discount the 243. Sure, it doesn’t have the down range energy of the bigger calibers but it’s adequate for 90% of NZ hunting and that lack of recoil is a great attribute for new shooters. Ammo availability is still good too