Thoughts on if I need a .223?

[Bushie]

You can get the ruger predator, and the ranch rifle is 600 at the moment if your in a rush to buy a new gun which to be honest, who isn't?

[in2anity]

30-06 is overkill for all but the very biggest of critters (or for longer range work, which is rare in the hunting realm). 223 is a good all-rounder, but I'd be picking up a 22lr before a 223 (given what you already own).

[bigfellascott]

You could always load the 30-06 down with a lighter projectile if you wanted too.

[Oldbloke]

You could always load the 30-06 down with a lighter projectile if you wanted too.

130gr doing about 2500fps

[<<Genesis93>>]

Do I need a new gun.....

Someone slap some sense into this fella....

[Corn]

At the moment Clayton Firearms are doing a Remington 783 with a scope for $735 none in stock but can be ordered in. http://www.claytonfirearms.com.au/produ ... 40-clayton

And Centreway Firearms have a Howa 1500 Mini Action with a Nikko Sterling for $795
http://www.centrewayfirearms.com.au/pro ... 0&posted=1

Both in .223.

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