Thread: Silencer question

Originally Posted by gadgetman

What they've said above. Go the Savage International Trophy Hunter or Howa, not much more than you are looking at spending on the Axis but better quality. If you're around Chch I'd be happy to take you to the range for a play with suppressor on and off.

Would love to, But I live in Welly>< Ty man!

The Howas in 308 also come factory threaded so you will not have the extra fuss/expense of threading/recrowning when you come to getting a supressor. Much better finish and build quality than the axis or ruger american. The scope it comes with is pretty average, but will get you by until you can afford better.

Also dont forget to factor in some cash for some cleaning and maintenance bits and bobs, the little hidden extras add up.

If you want something proven like a cz, @garyp has a nice Brno 308 he is selling for around 7 hundy, spend the rest on a scope.

Donot want to put a spanner in your works , BUT , if you have never fired a firearm before , then your 1st rifle should maybe be a rimfire bolt action , along the lines of a cheap chinese bruno , ie norinco etc , or a 2nd hand CZ452 etc .
You also need some training before being let loose .

Yours Chris

Ruger American with SSRNZ (Scott Traill) supprsessor...light and accurate and very economical

Originally Posted by ChrisF

Donot want to put a spanner in your works , BUT , if you have never fired a firearm before , then your 1st rifle should maybe be a rimfire bolt action , along the lines of a cheap chinese bruno , ie norinco etc , or a 2nd hand CZ452 etc .
You also need some training before being let loose .

Yours Chris

I agree I'd probably need a bit of coaching at first, But I don't see much point in getting a .22 if I'm planning on hunting, Especially deer and goats. I'd imagine it would be like when I started riding a motorcycle I had a 250 then a couple months later I was desperate for something bigger, Been on a 750 ever since I may get a .22 at some point for indoor shoots but that isn't what I'm wanting to do right now and seems like i'd be wasting money.

Originally Posted by Nick-D

The Howas in 308 also come factory threaded so you will not have the extra fuss/expense of threading/recrowning when you come to getting a supressor. Much better finish and build quality than the axis or ruger american. The scope it comes with is pretty average, but will get you by until you can afford better.

Also dont forget to factor in some cash for some cleaning and maintenance bits and bobs, the little hidden extras add up.

That does indeed sound good, I already factored in cleaning kits, I bought a set already + some oil got the set cheap, was an unissued surplus one

Indoor shoots

Originally Posted by Pengy

Indoor shoots

Indoor range here in welly for 22 rifles

You are spoilt

Originally Posted by Pengy

You are spoilt

Wellington Central Smallbore Rifle Club

No offence but Chris is right. Learn to walk before you run. If you haven't shot a firearm before and plan to 'go hunting' you need practice. You need to learn to shoot. Learn where to shoot an animal to achieve a clean kill. The animals deserve it. Practicing with a centre fire is costly if you are buying ammo. I'd recommend taking a step back, buying a rimfire and practicing. Then joining local deerstalkers club and tagging along on hunts will be far more productive than just buying a 308 and expecting to go shoot stuff.

Originally Posted by Scottishkiwi

I may get a .22 at some point for indoor shoots but that isn't what I'm wanting to do right now and seems like i'd be wasting money.

Learning to shoot with only a .308 will be a bigger waste of money.

Originally Posted by Scottishkiwi

That does indeed sound good, I already factored in cleaning kits, I bought a set already + some oil got the set cheap, was an unissued surplus one

There was a cleaning thread recently. You might want to read that and get something other than a cheap multi-piece rod to stick down a nice new rifle...

You will only ever need one .308 in your life. Save the pennies, borrow from family, do layby ... What ever it takes ...but get the rifle you want.
Keep safe in the hills ... Gunzrrrr