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Toying with getting a new toy
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 8:50 pm
by The Raven
Don't tell Mrs Raven but I'm looking at getting another rifle...
Not being an expert on all things firearm related, what's the group recommendation on a Sambar rifle?
I'm thinking 270Win in a varmint rifle, because that's the minimum in Vic and (like Trevort) I'm no svelte mountain goat)....
Re: Toying with getting a new toy
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 8:54 pm
by kickinback
Factory or build?
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Re: Toying with getting a new toy
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 8:58 pm
by mick_762
30'06
Load heavy (ish) for big varmints and lighter for smaller.
More of a wide range of projectiles in 30 cal too.
Re: Toying with getting a new toy
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:08 pm
by Camel
Perfect rifle for the job, 7x57 Ruger, comes with dies and cases ready to load up.
Sambar legal by .007
Re: Toying with getting a new toy
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:15 pm
by The Raven
kickinback wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2017 8:54 pm
Factory or build?
I'm probably not worthy or capable of getting the best out of a build
Re: Toying with getting a new toy
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:17 pm
by The Raven
Camel wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:08 pm
Perfect rifle for the job, 7x57 Ruger, comes with dies and cases ready to load up.
Sambar legal by .007
Yep, the thought crossed my mind but no-one has made me an offer I can't refuse
I don't think Sambar would notice that extra .007
Re: Toying with getting a new toy
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:24 pm
by bimbo
you've got a 308 yeah? if you do the step up to something like a 270 aint that big and I would make the jump a bit bigger if you can handle the recoil to something like a 300wsm, 300 winfag 7 rem mag or 7x57 etc.
Re: Toying with getting a new toy
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:35 pm
by Camel
The Raven wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:17 pm
Camel wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:08 pm
Perfect rifle for the job, 7x57 Ruger, comes with dies and cases ready to load up.
Sambar legal by .007
Yep, the thought crossed my mind but no-one has made me an offer I can't refuse
I don't think Sambar would notice that extra .007
You buy it and I luv yoo long time.
How good an offer is that
If you are interested, we could do some negotiations.
Re: Toying with getting a new toy
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:40 pm
by trevort
You have a 308. That's sambar legal
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Re: Toying with getting a new toy
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:46 pm
by mick_762
trevort wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:40 pm
You have a 308. That's sambar legal
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Forgot about that - a capable caliber too, like any put the pill where it needs to go and animals fall over dead.
Along with the plethora of magnums, what about a nice .280 Rem?
Different enough from your .308 to be your "big gun" with good BC heavy pills - without magnum blast and recoil.
Re: Toying with getting a new toy
Posted: Thu Apr 06, 2017 10:00 pm
by The Raven
Camel wrote:The Raven wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:17 pm
Camel wrote: ↑Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:08 pm
Perfect rifle for the job, 7x57 Ruger, comes with dies and cases ready to load up.
Sambar legal by .007
Yep, the thought crossed my mind but no-one has made me an offer I can't refuse
I don't think Sambar would notice that extra .007
You buy it and I luv yoo long time.
How good an offer is that
If you are interested, we could do some negotiations.
Ill pass on the 'offer' but will consider negotiation once I check on my finances.
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Re: Toying with getting a new toy
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2017 7:36 am
by trevort
what is this for? Buchan?
If you don't get the technique of bipod on the roof then you wont hit much.
If you do, then something heavy to absorb recoil makes so much more pleasant.
There are lots of fallow and foxes there, why not something like a T3 varmint or a ruger varmint in 260, 6.5x55 or 6.5 creedmoor if you want something different?
I'd go the swede
Re: Toying with getting a new toy
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2017 8:03 am
by The Raven
trevort wrote: ↑Fri Apr 07, 2017 7:36 am
what is this for? Buchan?
If you don't get the technique of bipod on the roof then you wont hit much.
If you do, then something heavy to absorb recoil makes so much more pleasant.
There are lots of fallow and foxes there, why not something like a T3 varmint or a ruger varmint in 260, 6.5x55 or 6.5 creedmoor if you want something different?
I'd go the swede
All round use. Some range work for practice and popping Sambar from vehicles.
Yes, my technique still needs some work but I am sick of pulling the trigger and having the rifle randomly jump all over the place. Probably more a case of the nut behind the trigger....
Re: Toying with getting a new toy
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2017 8:18 am
by dashooter
What's the budget?
Re: Toying with getting a new toy
Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2017 8:43 am
by The Raven
I'm dreaming at the moment so no real budget exists. Let's just say typical pricing, nothing over the top.
Of course I could be rude and say half of whatever Camel wants but I won't. :lol
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