Thread: Guns

Originally Posted by yyeessno

The other question is: well priced 22's. I need some kind of compromise between quality and cost. I am mostly going to be shooting bunnies, feral goats, foxes etc etc.

For anything like a goat you really should use a larger calibre than .22, but if you want to keep costs down a .22 Magnum rimfire (22WMR) is a heck of a lot more effective than a plain old .22. Almost twice the powder behind a similar sized projectile = much greater stopping power. But if you can afford it, get a .223 instead. That will cover all mid-sized game nicely.

Also, keep an eye on this site for occasional bargains: used guns

All new rifles are of reasonable quality, I think, except for the Chinese stuff. My own preference is for Tikkas and Sakos, but all the Yank stuff is good, even the budget-priced Stevens.

I don't think you need to worry about gun storage on the road, since you're with the gun, not leaving it unattended. It's when you need to store it that counts for safes etc. I would not be telling the licensing people you have no fixed address.

Also, you'll need a permit in one state or the other to transport the rifle across the border.

A good compromise firearm for travelling with is an M6 Scout.
[ame=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springfield_Armory_M6_Scout]Springfield Armory M6 Scout - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/ame]
Mine is in .410/22 Hornet. 22 Hornet is reasonably dear, but it has a heap of knock down power and can even be used on larger game.
Folding it down to about 40 cm it takes up very little room in the disco.

Get a bow, they're much more fun!

A .22 Magnum will take down goats and roos with a head shot no problem. I have had one for 18 years. A .22 Hornet is a bit better but the ammunition is significantly dearer.
A lot depends on what type of license you will be getting as there ar generally 2 categories high powered and low powered. Low powered is basically anything up to a .357 and is much easier to get. High powered licenses are much harder to get as you must have at least 2 letters from large property owners and even then you can be refused.
A .223 or a 30/30 are also great choices.
Go down and have a look at local Gunsmiths for new and secondhand prices. There used to be a big one on Norwood Parade in Adelaide and they often had second hand or consignment items there.
Much easier to get your license in SA than here in WA.
Good luck.

Originally Posted by CraigE

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A lot depends on what type of license you will be getting as there ar generally 2 categories high powered and low powered. Low powered is basically anything up to a .357 and is much easier to get. High powered licenses are much harder to get as you must have at least 2 letters from large property owners and even then you can be refused.

Much easier to get your license in SA than here in WA.
Good luck.

So much for Johnnies gubbermint stealback and uniform national gun laws What a joke!

i own a 22 Marlin and a 7.62mm Swedish sniper rifle got them very easy as i used to be in the army as a riflemen.

the 22 is fine for varmin and rabbits but the 7.62mm wel.....shot a rabbit once and could not find it as it blew it apart lol. Not to sure on the storage side of things though as i have mine in a gun safe located underground, prob be good to call your local police and speak to the gun sargent and see what he recommends.

cheers simon

if you are in w.a. drop down to the local police and ASK for a copy of the regs about the gun cabinets , what is written and what they tell you are 2 different things also you must have, now, a container before they will give you a license, unless you are a professional employed shooter i doubt if you will get a license for any thing above a 22 . with mine i have a container 100 mm x 100 mm x 1 m and i take the stock off and just keep the barrell and ammo in the container

I'd steer you toward a CZ as a great proposition for an affordable, quality .22 rimfire.

Have a look over at www.australianhunting.net if you search around the various forums most of your questions will have been asked numerous times before.