Thread: Short deer/pig/goat rifles for the tight stuff (lets see em)

303 jap...... whats that ??? 7.8???

Nope 7.7 is the Jap this is a tiny bit smaller (in diameter at least) the magazine should be a giveaway.

Originally Posted by Marty Henry

Nope 7.7 is the Jap this is a tiny bit smaller (in diameter at least) the magazine should be a giveaway.

Japs also did 6.5mm Arisaka type 38. I won't answer this challenge!

7.62x54R

Micky... it’s the bigger brother of your 7.62x39

Winchester 1886 in 45/90

It's bloody accurate for what it is.

Get these bloody long guns out of here FFS

Originally Posted by Pommy

308 Bergara, 150 NBT's @ 2750
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CZ527 Grendel, 100gr NBT's @ 2800, or 120 SP's @ 2550
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If that's your idea of tight bush/scrub I truly envy you.
Come north for a look

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1984 Marlin 336TS
30-30
170gr Sierra FP
Added XS rear ghost ring and front sight.
XS scout rail
Sig Romeo 4 red dot

Originally Posted by Pommy

@Mathias, 20". They do nasty things to whatever they touch.

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Guess you like your back steaks short

Originally Posted by Mathias

123gr SST with 8208XBR for about 2450fps from memory.

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Great load - We also use the 123gr SST with 8208 on my sons Grendel, he has shot goats etc so far but interested in whats your preferred shot placement on deer and how effective ? cheers

Originally Posted by Sideshow

Guess you like your back steaks short

What backsteaks?

@norsk congratulations you have won a 3 week holiday at home.

Originally Posted by Marty Henry

@norsk congratulations you have won a 3 week holiday at home.

Incorrect, his rifle was well over-length for this particular thread, he is banished to his lounge for 3 weeks

just as well I didn't put up a pic of the 303. Bit long possibly. I'd be put in the naughty corner too lol