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the most popular caliber in the lands ozzis and kiwis?
13 November 2005, 17:31
yesthe most popular caliber in the lands ozzis and kiwis?
Hi
what caliber is most used in your countries ? regards
yazid
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13 November 2005, 23:38
Easy_Rollins22,223,308,243,303,6.5x55 would have to rate.
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14 November 2005, 00:29
TOP_PREDATOR7mm08 is the number one selling caliber in New Zealand. 223,243,270,7mm08,308,303 the short magnums and .17hmr can starting to take off
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14 November 2005, 11:25
HamishGidday Guys,
I reckon 22rf then 223rem then 270win (blah).
Just gut instinct with no science to back it up.
Happy Hunting
Hamish
14 November 2005, 12:03
GreybeardBushman.22-250 for me!
14 November 2005, 12:59
BruceNZHeaps of .303 still in use over here. Quite a few ex-military 6.5x55 turn up second-hand. I suspect .308 and .270 would be near the top of the list, perhaps .243 as well.
Bruce
14 November 2005, 14:33
Sambar 9.3The caliber most used? .22LR.
For hunting? Depends on where you live and/or hunt. Anything from .22 Hornet, up to 375H&H or bigger.
At a guess, I'd say .223 Rem would be the biggest seller for most of OZ, but in places where we can get deer, maybe the 30-06?
Hard to say, without access to firearms registry data.
Why not ask Gun Control Australia? They seem to know everything.
Cheers, Dave.
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14 November 2005, 15:00
morton3quote:
Originally posted by Sambar 9.3:
The caliber most used? .22LR.
For hunting? Depends on where you live and/or hunt. Anything from .22 Hornet, up to 375H&H or bigger.
At a guess, I'd say .223 Rem would be the biggest seller for most of OZ, but in places where we can get deer, maybe the 30-06?
Hard to say, without access to firearms registry data.
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Why not ask Gun Control Australia? They seem to know everything.
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Now that`s funny Dave, You`re 100% correct. Gun Control Australia would have a better handle on any of this stuff than we would.
Let`s face it, they are saving lives with their endless "Ban all guns" campaign !
Cheers, Dave.
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17 November 2005, 04:35
Sambar 9.3Yep, I always wanted one of those 'deadly, 400m range, fully automatic shotguns' that Gun Control Australia, and Laurie Levy were always on about.
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21 November 2005, 13:48
duggaboybuffi have worked in the firearms industry in both NSW and Victoria and would think that .223 and .308 are the most popular overall but .243, .270, 30/06, not to far behind.
21 November 2005, 17:17
NitroXThe .22 rimfire and 12 gauge shotguns are by far
without doubt the most common firearms.
The .222
used to be the most common owned centrefire calibre in Australia, at least until the mid-1980's. Not opinion, but statistics.
Other than that, a lot of the others are mentioned above.
The .375 H&H Mag would be the most common big bore cartridge but not relevant in total numbers.
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