MalleeFarmer wrote:The .308 will do everything the 06 will do in a short action only real difference is when you get to 180-200g then you'll need the 06. The 08 was designed to replicate the 06 in a short action Cartridge.
Goshawk wrote:I'm hoping to run just one weight round. I have found the 80gr barnes tsx (I think, bloody acronyms) punches and nice hole through fallow. Hopefully a 130gr 308 version will do the same to reds and sambar.
VICHunter wrote:I'm assuming he meant 180gr TSX in the comment above since we're talking .30 cal.
Not 80gr? Typo?
Australian Capital Territory
Hunting is limited to feral animals on private property with landowners’ permission to hunt on the property. The ACT doesn’t have any species currently classified as game that can be taken by recreational hunters.
Only a current firearms licence is required to hunt on private property. There is no hunting permit or fee applicable. Juniors between the age of 12 and 18 years can apply for a minors firearm permit.
The following animals are some of the species classified as feral and can be taken.
Rabbit
Hare
Fox
Pig
Goat
Feral cat
Feral dog
North East wrote:You better move to Vic fellas....it's open season down here.
Jack V wrote:If you are going very short with the barrel then a 308 is a better choice than 30-06 . The shorter case ( powder column ) will burn faster powders better .
If you fire a 30-06 using slow powders in a short barrel most of the energy is lost in the air and it could be not much better than a 308 . Also a lot of powder burning as a large muzzle flash is very noisy and could also affect accuracy .
Most factory ammo is designed for 22 to 26 inch barrels not 16 inch . 180 grain bullet is a bit too heavy for 308 case and if you are going to go short barrel and faster powders then heavy bullets show pressure signs quicker . I would go with the lighter range of bullets 130 to 150 with the faster powder for the cartridge. Plenty of bullet for Fallow and have a few 165 grain bonded bullets for Sambar .
North East wrote:You better move to Vic fellas....it's open season down here.
Gwion wrote:Oh yeah, expect the shorty to be LOUD.
North East wrote:Who needs magnification. This will get you out to 300 yards with no parallax error. The tape over the muzzle is a Victorian thing...just shoot it off.
jordy wrote:A 16.5 is a real blast to the face.
chrispy88 wrote:Don't mean to take off topic but can someone please explain the tape? Just to keep crud out of the bore while matching through the scrub?
Jessie wrote:Yep.
It just blows off upon firing. Doesn't effect your accuracy or anything to worry about.
Not a bad idea if you're in dense brush. Wouldn't hurt in wet weather either if you want to be real careful.