Which five rifles should I own in Australia

[jeener]

There are lots of YouTubes with Americans and Canadians doing their "5 rifles you should have" videos, but we don't have the same toys as them so it's mostly stuff we'll never see.

Just for fun, what are peoples picked for the 5 rifle you should have in Australia?

Maybe I'll get some inspiration for a new buy

[handofcod]

Five rifles or five calibres?

[Chronos]

Five rifles or five calibres?

this ^^^, if it's five cartridges my list would go like this

rimfire, .22LR has 1001 uses from target shooting, hunting and training new shooters

varminter .204R hard to think of a feral animal control round better for australia

medium game 7-08 i'm a fan of the 7mm's but a .308 or 30-06 would easily fit this spot on the list

target 6BR for target shooting out to 800m i think the 6BR is almost the perfect round, great ballistics and user friendly recoil

military .303 don't own one but i'd probably choose a SMLE as a rifle to own in this spot. I do own an Israeli K98k but it's not what the ANZAC's carried

Chronos

[Member-Deleted]

I'm assuming you mean cal, I've always been told I only need 3, a .22, shotgun & a 243, that's it.

[1290]

Every patriotic Aussie must own at least one SMLE (303Brit)....
You need a Mauser for balance 8x57mm,
a 22LR bolt or lever or pumpie,
a 12g shottie
and a big boomer minimum 375H&H...

That will then start you off, there are serious gaps in that selection... you also NEED a 223Rem, a 308win, maybe a 35 cal of some kind, some pistol cal levers....of course you'll need an ultra class magnum.

[Warrigul]

1290: I have ONE 8x57 and fourteen various .303's and a couple of blackpowder versions and still think the mauser is the better rifle and the 8 x 57 is definately an underated cartridge.


My pick if I HAD to choose,

Aya 12 ga side by side
.22LR CZ or brno, small game and fun
.223 Howa for value and varminting
.308 Omark for target shooting OR a .303 SMLE for military origins
.300 winchester magnum Ruger Mark2 for everything left over

And I have one or two to choose from.......................

[5Tom]

My 3 x rifles and shotgun covers everything at this stage.

.22LR, .243 70gr pills, 7.62x54R 180gr pills and 12G.

[cruze82]

five of mine
.22 rifle
shotgun (everyone needs one
.243 great varmint rifle
.308 good medium game
.338 win mag (heavy game or long range)

[jeener]

Could have asked that better

I really meant 5 calibres BUT if you have favourite rifles in those calibres don't be afraid to share

[Lorgar]

For me...

• 22LR
• .223
• .243
• 7mm-08
• 7mm Rem Mag

Got my .22 and 7mm-08 already.

Just need 3 more Tikka Forest /Fluted in the remaining 3 calibres and I'm done

[Baldrick314]

.22lr for bunnies/ foxes
.22-250 for varminting
.308 for medium game/ target
12GA for foul/ sporting clays
Something for large game, maybe 338 Lapua/ 300 win mag

[Prettybird]

I reckon a .223 and a .308 will do every 'job' a shooter could want.

The other 3 rifles would just be whatever tickles your fancy for some fun

[headspace]

I reckon a .223 and a .308 will do every 'job' a shooter could want.

The other 3 rifles would just be whatever tickles your fancy for some fun

Me too, but just to fill out the form I'd add a .22Brno Mod 2, .270win mod70, and for old times sake a 45/70 Sharps. (they are hell on camels) but it must have a hex barrel and open sights.
JD

[MeccaOz]

In order of my personal to get list

.22
12G
.223
.357 lever
.308

[jeener]

Ooow yeah, I overlooked putting a shotgun into the mix.

Good feedback

[Westy]

Anshultz .22 (everyone should own one once in their life)
Tikka 223 Varmit
Sako 6.5x55
Remington 300 Blackout ( closest thing to archery you'll ever find L0L)
12 Gauge Pump

[MeccaOz]

My 5

.22 LR ( for bunnys in the pot )
.223 ( foxes, roo's " WITH TAGS" )
.308 ( Dogs , donkeys )
12G ( Birds, rabbits, foxes )
375 H&H double rifle ( Buff, scrub bulls, camels )

[bunnybuster]

.22 rf obviously BRNO/CZ
223 HB Tikka ?
308 Rem mod 7
45/70 Shiloh Sharps
416 Ruger
What ? no room for the SMLE ?
Plus the 12g but that is on a seperate list for "Guns"

Be Safe,BB.

[Lorgar]

.22 rf obviously BRNO/CZ

Anschütz baby!

[Norty_Country_Bloke]

Personally, for me; .22lr, .220 Swift, 25-06 Remington, .375 H&H, 12ga.
And maybe make a little extra safe room for a .303 Britsh in a number 5 Jungle Carbine. 5 guns isn't enough!

[Walt68]

I think you only need 3,
.22 Magnum or Long Rifle
12 Gauge 3" Shotgun
Large centre fire
I have a Ruger American Compact .22 Magnum, Akkar Triple 12 gauge and Savage Bear Hunter in .338 WM.
This covers every contingency.

[tom604]

22lr everyone should own at least one
223 for reaching out and touching
308 for everything
12g ducks,snakes ect
30/30 lever actions are just good fun

but you really need more than five,,

[Norton]

but you really need more than five

Gotta start some where

[crush]

but you really need more than five

This is just to get up his minimum quantity, he he.

[pigunter]

bsa / cz .22lr
winchester .44-40 original lever
martini cadet .310, .22 hornet,
bolt action .222
omark .308
any lee enfield

[Vati]

but you really need more than five,,

Need to do another thread.

Which 15 rifles to own when you win the lottery

[davster]

.22 cz 455
.308 rem 700 mil spec 5r
.223 rem 7615
.243 and 300 win mag DTA.

4 rifles. 5 calibers.
25 yards to 1200 yards.
From hunting, plinking or sniper duties.

[mausermate]

22 is a definite.
22/250 for the varmints.
270 for everything else.
308 for the range
and a 12 gauge for all things flying, running or standing still on an off day. Also for a great day with mates on clays.

[Hilux2003]

but you really need more than five,,

Need to do another thread.

Which 15 rifles to own when you win the lottery

And the rest, why stop at 15?

[Hilux2003]

I think I may be missing some.

1 - .22LR - bruno No2, custom No1 & winnie 1930 pumper, lost count, etc.
2 - .223 rounds - 218B, 223rem
3 - 6.5 - aharrrr, here you may have me, only got 7 & they all work as intended "very accurate"
4 - .303British - only two so far, had more but moved um on when I found the NRA style modifications.
Misc: 410 full choke - stu*fs foxs at 40m - sh*t everywhere.

Need:
5 - 12G SxS
6 - I've been told I need one of those funny 30 cal. thingys, wot don't shoot reliably compared to the 6.5's from Sweeden. But only if forced to have it!
The Sweed is better!