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  1. 29-05-2024, 10:38 PM #1
    Wellyranger
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    Hello

    Hi, new member here. Just sat my firearms safety course and beginning the confusing process of trying to decipher what all the differences between guns and caliber etc mean. Any tips, fire them my way. Also any first pointers of where to go looking for animals local to welly. Thinking Tararuas and Haurangis must be a good start.

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    Welcome to the forum. There has been quite a few threads about which calibre is best. It all depends on what your trying to shoot. For large game a 308 or 270 will drop them all dependant on range.
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    22lr, 12 gauge and a 308 will be good for nz
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    Welcome to the forum and the lifestyle. Here's a good place to start checking out lots of threads about storage and safety, you'll soon need to sort out storage.
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    Welcome aboard
    It takes 43 muscle's to frown and 17 to smile, but only 3 for proper trigger pull.
    What more do we need? If we are above ground and breathing the rest is up to us!
    Rule 1: Treat every firearm as loaded
    Rule 2: Always point firearms in a safe direction
    Rule 3: Load a firearm only when ready to fire
    Rule 4: Identify your target beyond all doubt
    Rule 5: Check your firing zone
    Rule 6: Store firearms and ammunition safely
    Rule 7: Avoid alcohol and drugs when handling firearms
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  7. 30-05-2024, 07:34 PM #6
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    Hi mate, welcome to the forum.

    223 will do everything and with no recoil, 1.8 twist will allow you to shoot heavier projectiles which are good on pigs and deer
    When hunting think safety first
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