Thread: Desirable features of an all round NZ hunting rifle

Thanks Caberslash. I didn't know Rifle Shooter was available online. That guy is quite a prolific writer isn't he ? The article focuses on adjustable stocks rather than principles of parallax. 6x47, I'll start a new post on parallax when I've got a it more time. We've got away from the all rounder theme a bit now.

Originally Posted by 6x47

I'm not aware of any practically-useful formulae.

Seen this one? I've used equation 6 (example 3) before when choosing a scope, to see how much parallax error there'd be for a given error in eye alignment/cheekweld. More useful than just calculating the maximum parallax figure before you can't see through the scope anymore.

Worth Reading

Light. You carry more than you shoot.
Short. Better in the bush.
Easy care (Stainless etc)
Enough accuracy and knockdown power to tip things over at 4-500m. >100 grain bullet. 308, 708 are all fine
Great trigger (I just cant stand bad triggers)
Half cock
Great optics. Low bottom end, proper glass. You know what I mean.
See through scope covers.
With either dial-up or a Xmas tree (fine out to 4-500m)
A light easy on/off bipod.
A light can, and still short.
Low noise, low recoil.
Easy in the hand - no annoying stick out mags. Blind mag is fine.

I use a chopped & canned Kimber 708 with a Swaro 1.7-10, a can and a halfcock. And a Snipepod.

Top of my wish list on a rifle are:
Stainless steel
Vertical grip
Pic rail with integrated sling stud up front

Unfortunately 2 of these things are always aftermarket

Oh and also the ability to accomodate projectiles seated out long

Was randomly thinking about this thread on a hunt the other day. Choice of scope is just as important as what's underneath it. Setting up one rifle for short range bush work and longer distance shooting is a tall order, but some of the top end scopes have a large magnification range. That would be my starting point. After that, I would want a rifle that is as short as possible and many of the obvious other features already mentioned (e.g. reliability; weather resistance etc).