Thread: Hi from North Canterbury

Hi
I’m new here, have been reading the forum for a week now and finding it fascinating. Have had my FAL for about 8 years, want to go hunting... but so far just shot some bunnies on our North Canterbury lifestyle block. Did buy a bolt action 7.62x39 when the wife wasn’t looking 7ish years back. I know, shoot deer only at close range, but wanted something in case I go hunting, but also not too powerful till I know what I'm doing and feel more comfortable with something better. Anyway will keep browsing and learning. For sale page and good deals to TM page in the forum are great, so many things I want to get.
Apologies in advance for dumb questions 😊
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308 is a good all rounder

Hi
Was thinking that, then I read up about 7mm08 and 243 (which there was a nice one for $750, think I was too slow and missed it already) so torn between those calibers. But, have time as have nothing planned.

both the 7-08 and the 243 are necked down 308's
both will shoot a little flatter but there is far more ammunition choices in 308, i used one for years until i discovered the 7mm Rem Mag

Welcome, we all started by asking dumb questions mate so no need to apologise

Originally Posted by Gibo

Welcome, we all started by asking dumb questions mate so no need to apologise

Exactly.

Welcome aboard

Get stuck in, lots to be learnt here for sure!

And beware of the potential depletion of your disposable income when scanning the Buy, Sell and Trade forum... ��

Welcome mate good luck out there

Welcome mhoppy!

You are in a great part of NZ for hunting all kinds of critters and birds, let us know how you go.