UK migrant

Hi all

I emigrated from uk a year ago. Based in marlborough. Just waiting for my firearms licence to land in the postbox so I can start to get out and enjoy the amazing hunting that it looks like we have here.

I have a lot to learn. I only had an air rifle for vermin in uk. I've been reading plenty on here, and speaking with colleagues who hunt. My intention at this stage is for one do-it-all gun (but everyone tells me ill end up with more).

With this in mind , I think I'm looking to get a 270 and the rifle everyone steers me to is a Tikka.

I'm happy to hear other opinions though as I'm a total novice.

Cheers

Ben

There's an almost identical thread running at the moment. Personally, yes to Tikka, I'd go .308 over .270, but you'll get lots of opinions.

Welcome aboard.

Welcome and check out your local HUNTS course at Deerstalkers - recommended

Go to a gun shop and handle loads, I found Tikka didn't suit me but everyone is different. Find an independant shop if you can rather than the big chains.

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There's an almost identical thread running at the moment. Personally, yes to Tikka, I'd go .308 over .270, but you'll get lots of opinions.

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I'm having trouble locating that thread, can you point me in the right direction please?

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Go to a gun shop and handle loads, I found Tikka didn't suit me but everyone is different. Find an independant shop if you can rather than the big chains.

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Yes, I certainly plan to handle as many as possible. Irrationally, I have an aversion to going with the obvious choice, so unless the Tikka really feels spot on, I suspect I may be tempted by something else.

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I'm having trouble locating that thread, can you point me in the right direction please?

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https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....advice-111012/

I'm also looking for the do it all gun i was thinking 6.5cm but haven't decided. I've just been using my dad's, lol.

Always be aware that retailers will only try to sell you what they have on the racks/shelf, rather than what's the optimum for fit and purpose . . .

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https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....advice-111012/

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Thanks, that was useful.

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Thanks, that was useful.

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If you find yourself over Nelson way and would like to try out a short barrel 308 at the range, give me a shout

Thank you!

Hey you 308 guys cut it out! Don't poach our 270 immigrants before they are born!

Seriously though welcome to the forum. Im 3 hours south of you, if you want to try a 270 before you make a final decision to buy, come on down and have a shot in the spirit of the other guys offers.

A short action 223 with the right twist is probably quite suitable, have a look at this one perhaps: https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....-bravo-110905/

Even my 22-250 can get the job done not the best calibre for big deer but I have done it when goat hunting, its perfect for goats. My .308 is the better rifle for deer.

Welcome to the forum!

As a paid up member of the .270 brigade, its contender for the allrounder caliber. Shot my first deer with a mates Tikka T3. Really good rifle !
Have since settled on a Sauer which is fine. Only wish I had gone with a stainless rifle in hindsight. The Sauer is starting to look "well loved"