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    Quote Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst View Post
    I'd want to know who did the gunsmithing as I've seen some real shocking shit come out of guncity and you could probably kiss any kind of warranty goodbye also. And those stocks..... Yuck. I had one a few years back and it just didn't work for me at all they are really bulky through the wrist and quite square up front and to be honest they just look really unpleasant in my mind it doesn't matter how light a rifle is if it feels bulky then it will never handle well and mine started to delaminate along the fore end
    Not to mention both those examples are heavy huas

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    Quote Originally Posted by caberslash View Post
    They are the blue chip of optics at the moment.

    Canadian made (by the Tenebraex fellers) so must be choice... https://armament.com/shop/tangent-theta/
    If tangent theta is like a Bentley then Zero compromise is like rolls Royce or a Bugatti :-)

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    Quote Originally Posted by MB View Post
    Yeah, it's about weight and balance. Kimber 84m looks good, but tracking one down is another matter. Sako Carbonlight at over $6K.
    Honestly you could buy something like an old model 70 and get the likes of dean maisey to make a bloody good semi custom with glass on top for 6k.

    I would rather have that over a sako
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    Quote Originally Posted by Friwi View Post
    If tangent theta is like a Bentley then Zero compromise is like rolls Royce or a Bugatti :-)
    Were Tangent Theta originally known as Zero Compromise or have I confused the company?

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    Quote Originally Posted by CBH Australia View Post
    Were Tangent Theta originally known as Zero Compromise or have I confused the company?
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    Well, the thread has been entertaining. Let's play a simple game. Recommend a good quality, brand new .308 bolt action rifle that weighs under 2.5kg for less than $3.5k that is actually available for purchase in NZ.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MB View Post
    Well, the thread has been entertaining. Let's play a simple game. Recommend a good quality, brand new .308 bolt action rifle that weighs under 2.5kg for less than $3.5k that is actually available for purchase in NZ.
    Put up a wanted add you'll be surprised what's floating about.... presume you want to stick with 308, 18" barrel or there abouts, primary use bush hunting ?
    #DANNYCENT

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    Quote Originally Posted by dannyb View Post
    Put up a wanted add you'll be surprised what's floating about.... presume you want to stick with 308, 18" barrel or there abouts, primary use bush hunting ?
    Yes to .308, 18" or even better 16" barrel, primarily for bush hunting.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MB View Post
    Yes to .308, 18" or even better 16" barrel, primarily for bush hunting.
    Depending how you feel about it a strata or t3x light in a Hi-tec stock docked to 16" would come very close to if not reach those expectations, you would have to cut the barrel short into the fluting but that is certainly not an issue have owned a few rifles done this way certainly hasn't effected accuracy in a negative way.....I happen to know where a Hi-tec stock is sitting ready to go at a store, could probably talk to the owner about a package if you like ?
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    Look at the new Tikka Bush Hunter - NZ specific run of only 400 units. All pre sold to stores.

    16” Barrel
    Fluted
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    Over sized bolt know

    Standard stock. Can buy with a Suppressor, rings and 2.5-10 scopes for $2699.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mcche171 View Post
    Look at the new Tikka Bush Hunter - NZ specific run of only 400 units. All pre sold to stores.

    16” Barrel
    Fluted
    Threaded
    Over sized bolt know

    Standard stock. Can buy with a Suppressor, rings and 2.5-10 scopes for $2699.
    What's the weight ?
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    Will let you know later in the week. Flying north to see them as we speak.
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    a 308 howa in an alpine stock or carbon fiber would be a winner as well
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bill999 View Post
    a 308 howa in an alpine stock or carbon fiber would be a winner as well
    Howas are rust buckets aren't they?
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    Quote Originally Posted by MB View Post
    Well, the thread has been entertaining. Let's play a simple game. Recommend a good quality, brand new .308 bolt action rifle that weighs under 2.5kg for less than $3.5k that is actually available for purchase in NZ.
    The Kimber hunter would be a good option though I’m not sure about availability in .308 iv seen 7-08 and 6.5 creed though . And a few montanas are popping up well priced on trademe lately a begara and a carbon stock would be that sort of money aswell id have thought I’m unsure on their finished weight .

 

 

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