Thread: Hunting Rifle

Best thing to do.

Is go join ya local nzda and or rifle range.

Then go and pick up a few different rifles and if you can shoot a few in various calibres.

Just remember anything from 6.5Creed or 260 upto a 308 will do the trick and the deer don't notice the difference. But just factor in what availability of both rifle and ammo for calibre selection.

Don't overthink it. If you like the feel of a howa, bergara, Tikka, sako etc and you really like how it feels and it comes up nicely that's the rifle for you. Most modern rifles will shoot more accurately than the human part of the equation.

Just also remember too for the most part you'll be carrying it for 80% + of the time so a rifle you don't find too heavy is another consideration.

Go into it with both eyes open and if you have a few mates who hunt by all means tag along with them and use their rifles. See what works for them, that coupled with the points above should do you in good stead. Hot barrels and good on ya for reaching out to ask a question like you've done.