If you have a budget in mind that would help provide some input on options. Agree with kiwi303. The trend is FFP and mil and for a new shooter if you’re not set on moa, I’d go mil from the start....
Liked On: 07-09-2023, 07:10 AM
I am big fan of .308 and at risk of starting a caliber debate it might be worth considering 6.5 Creedmoor. I have shot .308 out to 1000 yds and while it can be done if you are shooting distance...
Liked On: 07-09-2023, 07:10 AM
Some of the basic ones will fulfill the requirements but are pretty flimsy and kinda shit. I ended up getting a Spika one. Felt much more solid and better locking mechanism. Bit more expensive...
Liked On: 27-05-2023, 04:34 PM
I think you're on to it, plan for the future. A safe advertised as 6 gun is probably more like 5, or even 4 unless you want your expensive rifles piled on top of each other. Make sure it is has the...
Liked On: 27-05-2023, 04:34 PM
Just got a Spika ammo safe. Most impressed. A lot of the others I would only rate as "cabinets"
Liked On: 27-05-2023, 04:34 PM
If you top to tail even with scopes, you will exceed the rated capacity of most safes. Back firearms get a bit hard to remove but just put your least used at the back. The 90-degree door is not an...
Liked On: 27-05-2023, 04:33 PM
One thing which may seem petty but buy a safe that the door opens 180 degrees. Or at least well past 90 degrees. I had two safes that doors opened 90 degrees and I wouldn’t have another like that.....
Liked On: 27-05-2023, 04:33 PM
Check the max internal length vs your intended contents. I've got 2 shotguns and a Martini Enfield that won't fit in 2 of mine, I use them for ammo and general storage now. That could be the option...
Liked On: 27-05-2023, 04:33 PM
Buy the biggest and best you can afford. They never hold as many as stated, especially once scoped.
Liked On: 27-05-2023, 04:33 PM
Howa or Bergara 308, And spend $500 on a .22 to get some trigger time.
Liked On: 21-05-2023, 01:09 PM
Precision / target rifles are generally driven to a range and shot, put back in a case and driven home. They aren't generally carried through the bush, dragged through scrub and undergrowth, and...
Liked On: 21-05-2023, 01:09 PM
not only to heavy but for hunting a lot wrong 1 ) handling - would be a pig to use for fast shots -just not designed to be whipped up to shoulder for fast shots 2) that stock will pick up mud dust...
Liked On: 21-05-2023, 11:36 AM