Thread: Rifle for NZ

I have used 270 on the south island tops and in the deep bush for the last 12 years with no problems.

270, 6.5x55, 7mm-08, 308

Good quality light 3-9 scope.... good to 400m if you are well set up and practiced..

General hunting is walk and look.... you will be carrying more than sitting..

long range gear is specialised, the gear is not particularly carry friendly and getting locations and spots requires time and familiarity. That is unlikely to happen for a tourist/visitor..

Better a practical general purpose carry rig...

Originally Posted by Sidney

270, 6.5x55, 7mm-08, 308

Good quality light 3-9 scope.... good to 400m if you are well set up and practiced..

General hunting is walk and look.... you will be carrying more than sitting..

long range gear is specialised, the gear is not particularly carry friendly and getting locations and spots requires time and familiarity. That is unlikely to happen for a tourist/visitor..

Better a practical general purpose carry rig...

this guy is on to a winner.
do this. pick one and make it happen

Originally Posted by Gemini

I have used 270 on the south island tops and in the deep bush for the last 12 years with no problems.

I like this calibre.

Originally Posted by Rushy

I like this calibre.

My brother and I always all about the best all-round caliber and we can never move away from the 270. Mine was a gem to my old man and has been a gem for me since he's passed it down. I'll never be without a 270