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Hi
Jack here, from Christchurch.
Not sure what to say except that I'm new to all this. Quite busy at work (IT) so not too many free weekends.
22LR and 12ga (and probably 7mm08 planned), I like rabbit hunting (for stew and dog food) but don't know anyone with land to hunt on, so usually just go and take very long walks around DOC-managed land. I'm not very good at it though, I suppose
Anyways.
Would be keen to learn and partner up with some people that know what they're doing. Would be keen to go deer hunting but not even sure where to start (and borrow a centerfire from.
I only hunt what I can eat.

welcome. but why a 7-08 ??
308 is a good all rounder that you can load a variety of loads for. shot many an animal with one before i got the 7mm rem mag

Gday mate

308 all the way

yep, you can load saboted 50 grains up to 240 grain subs in a 308. can low load them for subsonic too and still get good knockdown.

Unless your from Auckland and like Lattes

Originally Posted by Sako851

Unless your from Auckland and like Lattes

i hate to say this but my missus drinks soy latte !!
she's part cherokee and lactose intolerant. whats even worse is my "pig dog" likes them too and gets grumpy if he doesnt get the coffee dregs and peanut butter on toast in the morning

Ay yae yae ! That’s ok mate the missuses are allowed lattes, better watch that pig dog though!
Peanut butter on toast will keep him going

Hi @anothermous Welcome. As you may have noticed, you managed to kick off the "this calibre is best argument on your first post. Dont take it personally, you will soon get to know it is an ongoing discussion that I am sure will have no end.

For a centrefire, there are a number f things to consider . Price, quality, budget, use, and ammo. I will probably get flamed for this, but in NZ anything from 243 to 7mm08, 308, 270, 30/06, 6.5x55, and anything in between, will do you well for any game you might come across in this great country.

If you have not shot a lot, the only advice I will offer is look for economical calibre / brands of ammo. Start with lots of practise and get used to your rifle. Get good at it and that takes ammo, ammo and a bit more ammo. This would be the main reason I would usually suggest a 308. There is a lot of ammo about for it, some as little as $28 per box for hunting ammo. If you get 7mm0-8 or many of the other calibres you may find ammo starts at quite a bit more for a box.

And if you are not working Tuesday noghts, it could be worth visiting the Handloaders range on their public night. (or deerstalkers on their public days.) Clubs are often a great way to get started at meeting fellow hunters.

Welcome

Originally Posted by gonetropo

welcome. but why a 7-08 ??
308 is a good all rounder that you can load a variety of loads for. shot many an animal with one before i got the 7mm rem mag

Pipe down,ya woofter. He's onto a good thing.

Welcome.

@anothermous, welcome.

I suggest, before you get a 7mm08, (or 308, it doesn't really matter too much ) you have a look at a 223.

Practicing with a 223 is much cheaper than 7mm08 or 308.

Practicing with a 223 that you've reloaded the ammo for, is cheaper still.

Originally Posted by Max Headroom

Pipe down,ya woofter. He's onto a good thing.

theres a pink mankini on Tm for ya max

Originally Posted by gonetropo

theres a pink mankini on Tm for ya max

Nope. Not for me. Looks like it might be your size though.....

Welcome Jack, I'm also in the "southern smog zone" . 7mm08 is a good all round club, buy what you fancy 👍