Thread: Can you help me choose my next build

Originally Posted by ZQLewis

For shooting steel/target from 500-1000 mtr.
The 6mm's are very popular in US, either 243 with fast twist barrel or 6mmCM but you would have to reload as not a lot of 103 - 115gr long range factory ammo on NZ shelves.
Leaves the likes of the 6.5CM with Good factory long range ammo selection on NZ shelves..
If you are not hunting past 500mtr then you probably don't need the big 7mm's or 300's. Don't beat up your back with unnecessary recoil. Enjoy your shooting.

Out to 500mtr the 6mm and 6.5mm will kill most NZ game.
Z

Ps before. Heading down the big bore track have a read on the thread on managing recoil. Learn from others experience.

See more bloody good advice. I haven’t really considered the recoil to be an issue, up until injuring my back anyway as now just moving can shoot pain up the spine. I was thinking the sheer weight of an rpr would take the recoil of the bigger pills, but I haven’t fire a shot since the injury. Hmmm, I might need to rethink this as I might not be able to carry the bloody thing let alone manage the recoil. I think I need to get to the range with my t3 308 and see if that’s even still tolerable. Thanks guys for your help.