Help with best caliber to buy

[Oldbloke]

Don't over think it - they will all work just decide what you want to hunt and go from there - I kept it simple and went 308 for deer and pigs as ammo and reloading components are readily available - I don't care about ballistic charts or any of that crap, I know the 308 gets the job done on the game I intended hunting and that's all that mattered to me.

+1 "ammo and reloading components are readily available " and cheap

[WayneO]

Don't over think it - they will all work just decide what you want to hunt and go from there - I kept it simple and went 308 for deer and pigs as ammo and reloading components are readily available - I don't care about ballistic charts or any of that crap, I know the 308 gets the job done on the game I intended hunting and that's all that mattered to me.

very well said.

[Jeff303]

Meh. 308s are like arseholes.
If you want to reload get a 30-06 or go the 270. Top alrounder , even if it is bit vicous on smaller stuff . 25-06 bit light for big deer but good for everything else

[AndyZ]

I am going thru the same thought process. 7mm 08 and .308 are on my radar. Also 7mm RemMag any body have any experience/comments on that calibre

[bladeracer]

I am going thru the same thought process. 7mm 08 and .308 are on my radar. Also 7mm RemMag any body have any experience/comments on that calibre

A mate of mine in Perth had a 7mmRemMag.
Long-action, belted brass, about 40% more powder to get 150-300fps more velocity than the short-action 7mm-08.
Looking at ADI it seems to prefer some powders that you might not find useful in other cartridges.

[RoginaJack]

My 2cents worth - .243W or 7-08...

[Gizo]

Thanks for all the advice

[in2anity]

Don't over think it - they will all work just decide what you want to hunt and go from there - I kept it simple and went 308 for deer and pigs as ammo and reloading components are readily available - I don't care about ballistic charts or any of that crap, I know the 308 gets the job done on the game I intended hunting and that's all that mattered to me.

+1

[Oldbloke]

If you look at the ballistic charts, at say 250 yards there is sfa difference in projectile drop.

[hunting99]

bigfellascott wrote:
Don't over think it - they will all work just decide what you want to hunt and go from there - I kept it simple and went 308 for deer and pigs as ammo and reloading components are readily available - I don't care about ballistic charts or any of that crap, I know the 308 gets the job done on the game I intended hunting and that's all that mattered to me.

+1

[Oldbloke]

The 7mm mag, kicks like a mule. 3006 is significanty milder.

[Member-Deleted]

.270 cant go wrong.

[TBJ]

If you want to Hunt anything in Aus go the .308 especially if you want to hunt Sambar as the minimum legal caliber is .270

[shapeshifter]

My swc9nd gun after the .22 was a .243. For a Victorian, I think it was a silly choice. On the plus side, it made me buy my 30-06 earlier than anticipated.

I am originally a Qld'er and the .243 caliber is what I shot with my mates and I loved it as we hunted medium game mostly.... goats and pigs. Expensive for ammo though.

However here i Vic, I should have gone the 30-06 first (or .308 to save debating with thise so inclined) and then thought about a medium game or pest control calibre like the .243.... goats, pigs, dogs, foxes etc

I plan to trip into NSW and the .243 will be my gun of choice there.

[duncan61]

I have a 7mm rem mag but the 175 gr big game ammo boots hard

[Oldbloke]

I have a 7mm rem mag but the 175 gr big game ammo boots hard

Yes, plus you use a lot more powder for little gain.

[duncan61]

I worked for a plumber up north who ran a 30/06 and I was impressed

[phillby]

Have been wondering the same question myself and after a lot of research and trying a few different calibres I have brought a 6.5 Creedmoor. Main reason more accurate than a 308 on the range which is were most of it's shooting is going to be.

[Oldbloke]

I worked for a plumber up north who ran a 30/06 and I was impressed

Was it good for cleaning out drains?

[duncan61]

cleaned up goats pretty good

[Gizo]

Thanks everyone
Ended up buying a tikka stainless lite .270 win
Did the job for two fallow does for me last week

[Oldbloke]

Thanks everyone
Ended up buying a tikka stainless lite .270 win
Did the job for two fallow does for me last week

Well done.

[WookyMysta]

50 cal for bugs bunny, and ANYTHING you can spot under 15km. hehehehe

.243 with the rite load (58-100grn) is a great all rounder for most game in Australia, up to 200m or so. longer if you take the time to place your shot correctly. a bit on the expensive side per shot with factory ammo though. (do some o/t on a Saturday to cover the cost)

I have shot 3 boxes of .300wmg faster than you than fill your tank @ $1.50/Lt at the petrol station !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Barrel got sooo hot I could spark a durry off the barrel...

kicks like a mule,,,,,,,,,,,,,, if your a pussy and dont hold tight.

The bang and muzzle flash is better than sex.

BEST ADVICE...... 308

THE Wooky

[TassieTiger]

Well english is my first language and I’m confused as fark with above lol

[bigrich]

Well english is my first language and I’m confused as fark with above lol

well, wookies aren't known for their spelling , just ripping the arms of things and clobbering stormtroopers

as far as most folks who don't reload , 223,308 cause it's cheap . if you reload , sky's the limit so long as there's good projectile choice for the job at hand . my safe contains all the good old school stuff , 222 , 243 , 6.5x55 , 8x57 . i'll build up a 35 whelen one day .....shoulda bought a bigger safe