Thread: Deer Caliber + Ammo Cost

I have a 16"barrel 308 with a Hardys gen 4 suppressor. It shoot factory 150gn Remington ammo at 2620fps but I am using hand loaded 125gn accubonds at 2990fps. Very handy and accurate enough for 300+m.

I have just bought a DPT modular can for my 22-250 as its compact and lightweight. Its probably not as robust as the Greystone over barrel that I was using for my .223 for multiple shot strings but its unlikely that you will be peeling off rapid shots with what you are looking to do.

The DPT is well made and can be made even more compact for stalking.

There is a thread here somewhere...

http://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co.n...ppressor-6947/

Originally Posted by Shearer

I have a 16"barrel 308 with a Hardys gen 4 suppressor. It shoot factory 150gn Remington ammo at 2620fps but I am using hand loaded 125gn accubonds at 2990fps. Very handy and accurate enough for 300+m.

What make model of that gun it it if you don't mind?

Cheers Happy

There seems to be quite a few NZ companies making suppressors. What is considered the "cream of the crop" of these? Without sparking too much debate .

Originally Posted by MattyP

There seems to be quite a few NZ companies making suppressors. What is considered the "cream of the crop" of these? Without sparking too much debate .

It's more relevant to your use... Hardy, Gun Works, Grey Stone, MAE, DPT, Zigiliani all do an excellent product for over barrel ... I've only seen the DPT in the Modular configuration and for Stalking it looks hard to beat due to its ability to be made smaller.

The Over barrel one is the most quiet... But, it's a hot debate and unless you have figures (I'm sure they are out there) then it's hard to tell the difference between the top brands... they are generally heavier though.

Tried Gadgetmans 308 yesterday with and without gunworks suppressor. I liked! Thx again GM.

Next question - what magnification scopes are you guys using on 308's? I was thinking 3-9x or 4-12x? That'd show a deer up at 500m as if it was only about 50m away. Is this the right type of thinking or should I be looking at more?

I find I use mostly 2x on my 22 with a 2-7x Redfield. I'd like to keep that low end mag if possible on whatever I get for my 308 as I wouldn't mind blowing a few pests apart up close.

Most people use 3-9 for an all-round hunting rifle. Works for me too.

Most of my scoped hunting life has been with either a fixed 4x or a 3-9 vari power.
Relatively recently i went to a 4.5-14x to make it a better allround rifle by extending its range. Fail. 4.5 is just that bit too much in tho bush for quick target acquisition IMHO.

Now run a 2-12x.

But a good quality 3-9 should serve you well.

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Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Most of my scoped hunting life has been with either a fixed 4x or a 3-9 vari power.
Relatively recently i went to a 4.5-14x to make it a better allround rifle by extending its range. Fail. 4.5 is just that bit too much in tho bush for quick target acquisition IMHO.

Now run a 2-12x.

But a good quality 3-9 should serve you well.

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Yeah, that's what I was thinking with going beyond 3x low-end. Even 3x I find much slower than 2x for aquiring a target quickly up close. What 2-12x are you using? I do love 2x, but dunno if it's worth the 2-3 grand that the 2-12x Leupolds seem to go for.

3-9x is some 1990's shit. Stop encouraging lazy manufacturers by buying scopes with 3x zoom ratio. Get 4x zoom ratio at least, it's the year of our lord two thousand and thirteen.

Originally Posted by gimp

3-9x is some 1990's shit. Stop encouraging lazy manufacturers by buying scopes with 3x zoom ratio. Get 4x zoom ratio at least, it's the year of our lord two thousand and thirteen.

Not everyone has a limitless budget Mr gimp.
That is why i explained what i have used with very much success and what i eventually upgraded to.



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You can get something with a 4x zoom range on a budget.

Originally Posted by MattyP

Yeah, that's what I was thinking with going beyond 3x low-end. Even 3x I find much slower than 2x for aquiring a target quickly up close. What 2-12x are you using? I do love 2x, but dunno if it's worth the 2-3 grand that the 2-12x Leupolds seem to go for.

My 4.5-14 is a vx3 and the 2-12 is a vx6
They are pretty pricey but have been given shit and haven't fogged or had any other problems.

Personally i think you need to spend 500 minimum nz retail to get something pretty reliable.

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So now a scope has to have a minimum zoom of 4x to be useable