Thread: hi there

Originally Posted by anothermous

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.

Hi
We are from same background IT. I am moving back to CHCH and I like small games as well. Rabbits is my favorite, stew with goose or smoke it, eat as snack. So far I am still choosing a good caliber for little bit long range about 200 yards for rabbit hunt. 223 is good but just like that mate said, it is too loud. 22lr, at 100 yards in a windy day?
Also, the cost of ammo is a matter since I will shoot a lot. so, still 223 is on the top list. Anyway, hopefully we can team up someday.

Hi Neo, wind might be a problem for a 22 but otherwise cheap supersonic Federal 36 grain performs very well at 100-150m and will cost you 10-12 cents per shot.
for 200 yards maybe a 17HMR then? Buy a Sako Quad and you will have a variety of choices

Originally Posted by anothermous

Hi Neo, wind might be a problem for a 22 but otherwise cheap supersonic Federal 36 grain performs very well at 100-150m and will cost you 10-12 cents per shot.
for 200 yards maybe a 17HMR then? Buy a Sako Quad and you will have a variety of choices

Thanks for the advice. Cheers