hey fellas, just thought i would start a topic for a general yarn . i'm off work with a cracked rib and getting a little stir crazy . i've managed to stay away from my local gun shop so far and thought i would chat with youse about what rifles suit what and where you shoot/hunt . i know this type of conversation has been done before , but i did say i was getting stir crazy
the reason for the golf club reference , cause like the clubs some rifles are suited for a specific purpose . be nice to have a caddy to carry my golf bag for me ."stan , there's a red deer ahead . ya better pass me a 270 iron . replies- ahh no sir . wouldn't you be better off with a 9.3x62 wood ?"
myself , i have a weihrauch hw66 in 22lr for my clubs feild rifle comp and plinking . qaulity german gun without a anschutz price . i also have one of these in 22mag as my hunting rimfire . bit more reach and zap with rimfire disposable cases . next cab off the rank is my tikka 223 . this is more for centrefire feild comp at the club again . don't really get out enough doing culling . very accurate and cheap to load for . stepping up next is my 243 model 70 . bedded and rebarrelled with a 1-8 IBI barrel from the big C , this thing is really accurate . great caliber for goats and dogs at a distance . but it's normally left in the safe , as i prefer to take my 270 with me on trips as it covers everything .sako 85 in stainless laminate , loaded with 150 sst handloads , this is the go-to rifle .it'll do for the deer and pigs i've encountered . overkill for goats, but it'll reach right out there
now the interesting stuff . i have a model 70 westerner , originally in 243 that i converted to 358 win . this thing is supprisingly accurate , and 358 drops pigs on the spot . cheap to make my own brass , but projectiles are a bit thin to buy ATM. BUT, i find in a dam jumping situation with fast follow up shots, or bailing out of a vehicle, the 22" barreled bolt gun isn't as handy as i'd like . so to that end , i bought a marlin blued laminate 18.5" barrel 45-70
. compact , shoots moa @ 100, and not lacking in power , i think this is going to be a favorite scrub gun . i've also reassessed things , and bought a "proper" large game rifle , a 9.3x62 . not only does it have more energy, it also has more reach than my trusty 358 . suitable with the right projectiles , everything from light deer to sambar/buffalo , this is also destined to become a "go to" rifle as well . the poor old 358 might be going down the road.......i also have a marlin 44 , which is a bit useless for most areas i hunt , not enough reach or accuracy at distance, but it is a ton of fun
. i'm not sure i'm going to hang onto this one long term . it's a distraction from other more useful rifles .
anyways , that's my waffle to keep away the boredom , feel free to comment or contribute . cheers