First deer rifle

[dhv]

Tikka T3 synthetic in any of 308, 270 or 30/06. Go the 308 if you don't reload.

All the others will be worth nothing once you shoot them. 2nd hand Tikkas are always easy to sell.

Spend as much on your scope and mounts as you do on the rifle. Don't overscope it a 2-7 or 3-9 is heaps.

[NukeBOMB88]

Yeah mate howa do make a damn fine rifle to be sure, I just think I might go with something different cause I have a howa in .223 and also I think they are a little bit more expensive ( around $900 ?)

I know this doesn't include a scope in the price but I think it's pretty good value for money. http://www.gunemporium.com.au/Howa-Spor ... luted.html

I picked up a Fluted 223 from there last week for $599.

That's a damn good price! Might have to go with a Howa after all

Bloody good value for a straight shooter like the Howa.

Looks to be great value indeed, Howa are damn fine guns

[cala90]

Yeah, I was temped to buy one in a 308 but I thought I'd better not! Haha

[bigfellascott]

Nothing wrong with that price From memory my 22.250 Varmint Barreled Action cost around the $500 mark about 4 or 5yrs ago now. And that sporter is a fluted barrel too

[Oldbloke]

Bloody good value for a straight shooter like the Howa.

+1 just check the weight. I would have got one at that price but a bit heavy. Went for the marlin x7, fair bit lighter. So happy got 2.

[Tiiger]

Tikka T3 synthetic in any of 308, 270 or 30/06. Go the 308 if you don't reload.

Or even if you do.

.308 is as good a choice as any there.

[NukeBOMB88]

So I went to put in an order at the LGS and the guy there showed me a Howa .30-06 Syn/Blued with a sporter barrel and a Bushnell 3-9x40 scope and I just had to go with it! It's a bit heavy but that will just help reduce recoil anyway, ended up at $950 total. I can't wait to have a shot with it!

[Oldbloke]

Cant go wrong. Im very happy with my bushnell elete 3x9x40. 3006 is a good choice too. At the end of the day most of it is about balance or compromise. Enjoy the new toy.

[North East]

So I went to put in an order at the LGS and the guy there showed me a Howa .30-06 Syn/Blued with a sporter barrel and a Bushnell 3-9x40 scope and I just had to go with it! It's a bit heavy but that will just help reduce recoil anyway, ended up at $950 total. I can't wait to have a shot with it!

Probably the most popular deer rifles in Victoria...a .30-06...enjoy.. it's a great gun.

[NukeBOMB88]

Cant go wrong. Im very happy with my bushnell elete 3x9x40. 3006 is a good choice too. At the end of the day most of it is about balance or compromise. Enjoy the new toy.

Yeah I have a bushnell Ar223 4.5-16x40 on my Howa 223 and it's an absolute ripper

So I went to put in an order at the LGS and the guy there showed me a Howa .30-06 Syn/Blued with a sporter barrel and a Bushnell 3-9x40 scope and I just had to go with it! It's a bit heavy but that will just help reduce recoil anyway, ended up at $950 total. I can't wait to have a shot with it!

Probably the most popular deer rifles in Victoria...a .30-06...enjoy.. it's a great gun.

Don't worry mate I will be enjoying it very much I hope!

[Oldbloke]

Mmm who thinks NE doesnt like 3006?

[North East]

Mmm who thinks NE is a fan of the 3006?

I used to use .308....not any more.....30-06 rock.

[Oldbloke]

Mmm who thinks NE is a fan of the 3006?

[North East]

So WESTY....it seem that .30-06 are rather popular....something that you are not.

[Westy]

So WESTY....it seem that .30-06 are rather popular....something that you are not.

This just proves 9 outta 10 people who have 30-06 are dead set Wankers!!!!!
Which one of the 9 are you ????
Tell me are you 17 or 18 yrs old just curious because you don't know s**t from clay South West

[North East]

So WESTY....it seem that .30-06 are rather popular....something that you are not.

This just proves 9 outta 10 people who have 30-06 are dead set Wankers!!!!!
Which one of the 9 are you ????
Tell me are you 17 or 18 yrs old just curious because you don't know s**t from clay South West

58 and have been shooting .30 cals for over 30 years.

I think you forgot to take your medication again.

[Westy]

So WESTY....it seem that .30-06 are rather popular....something that you are not.

This just proves 9 outta 10 people who have 30-06 are dead set Wankers!!!!!
Which one of the 9 are you ????
Tell me are you 17 or 18 yrs old just curious because you don't know s**t from clay South West

58 and have been shooting .30 cals for over 30 years.

I think you forgot to take your medication again.

See as I said anyone that would shoot a 30 cal for more than 10min doesn't know s**t from clay and the meds are fine or so my doctor told me just this morning!!!!!!
Someone said your the rising star around here good luck!!!!!!!

[North East]

So WESTY....it seem that .30-06 are rather popular....something that you are not.

This just proves 9 outta 10 people who have 30-06 are dead set Wankers!!!!!
Which one of the 9 are you ????
Tell me are you 17 or 18 yrs old just curious because you don't know s**t from clay South West

58 and have been shooting .30 cals for over 30 years.

I think you forgot to take your medication again.

See as I said anyone that would shoot a 30 cal for more than 10min doesn't know s**t from clay and the meds are fine or so my doctor told me just this morning!!!!!!
Someone said your the rising star around here good luck!!!!!!!

To much gun for you is it?

[Westy]

So WESTY....it seem that .30-06 are rather popular....something that you are not.

This just proves 9 outta 10 people who have 30-06 are dead set Wankers!!!!!
Which one of the 9 are you ????
Tell me are you 17 or 18 yrs old just curious because you don't know s**t from clay South West

58 and have been shooting .30 cals for over 30 years.

I think you forgot to take your medication again.

See as I said anyone that would shoot a 30 cal for more than 10min doesn't know s**t from clay and the meds are fine or so my doctor told me just this morning!!!!!!
Someone said your the rising star around here good luck!!!!!!!

To much gun for you is it?

I can't wait to get to 58 and go senile then I might be able to shoot my Garand again until then I'll just have to keep practising with my air rifle!!!!! 30-06 as useful as a Rugger 204 !!!!!!
Wanker Alert I'm off to do some Serapax see you tonight North West

[Oldbloke]

Westy, u really need to learn when to count to 10 before u comment.
Your the one who looks childish, ill mannered and foolish after comments like that.

All calibers have their uses, pros and cons. Otherwise the manufacturers would not sell them. And they all have a few fans

[1290]

Westy needs to learn..... DON'T FEED THE TROLLS!

(and maybe.. just maybe they'll GO AWAY)

[Westy]

I'm trying 1290 are they gone yet.... I've got them on Ignore mode so I don't know what's going on tell me their gone!!!!!!

[North East]

You WESTY and 1290 aught to wake up to yourselves.

Your hero shows of internet bravado just make look like complete idiots.

WESTY you are prime candidate. Anyone disagrees with you and you go pycho,....you have problems.

[1290]

I try not to feed....

But WTF does her second line mean??
It sense make not!

[headspace]

I have an idea, just tell us where you are and we'll come down and fix the problem.

[NukeBOMB88]

So I went and got the rifle today and am very pleased, ended up getting a Weaver scope instead of a Bushnell because it was $100 cheaper and it works a treat! Sighted it in and got some very good 3 shot groups at 100m ( No pics sorry) and I can't wait to get out and shoot some dinner!

[chrispy88]

Good stuff Nukebomb. Taking your first deer is quite a feeling! Just got mine towards then end of last year and now the freezer is nearly empty again...

[NukeBOMB88]

So I managed to get out tonight for a shoot and got a nice fallow doe for eating! Was about 180m away and dropped on the spot when it got a 180grn surprise to the lungs . I've got to say that it is a great feeling to be bringing home the food !

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[Press]

So I went to put in an order at the LGS and the guy there showed me a Howa .30-06 Syn/Blued with a sporter barrel and a Bushnell 3-9x40 scope and I just had to go with it!

That'll do the trick

[Aussier]

:D So I managed to get out tonight for a shoot and got a nice fallow doe for eating!

Nice one