Thread: Deer Caliber + Ammo Cost

Originally Posted by Dougie

Hey Matt,

Where are you in the country, mate?

Also - what do you like? Have you had the opportunity to test out and shoot some of those calibres? What about makes, have you held and shot a make that you really loved?

Good luck, I can't wait to see your new big gun safe and all the new rifles!!!!!

Hey Dougie. Live in Christchurch. Spend most of my time working in Aus. Back about 10 days a mth for my R&R.

Most I've shot is a 223. Only just gotten into shooting a month ago and got a 10/22. Love it.

I'm one to research a lot and crunch all the numbers. Then after I'm set on a caliber it'll be whatever feels right in the shop as long as all the reviews, etc, of whatever it is are good!

I know what you're saying about usage but reason I consider cost is that I just love shooting. Would like to be able to practice heaps and just go out and shoot hundred or so shots at paper without it costing an arm and a leg, haha. Although I guess that's what .22's are for!

What sort of range could I expect from a .270 Win?

Mikee, what'd you like about the 25/06 over the .270?

7mm08 seems to be damn popular in NZ, can someone run me through why?

Cheers all for the responses.