SHOOT.
CALIBRE.
Preferred calibres;
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270WIN
Flat shooting
maximum 150gr projectile
Cheap ammunition
6.8mm diameter bullet
Manageable recoil
Average $3-$4 per shot
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308WIN
Perfect first gun
Old faithful & Very reliable
Can shoot all do with controllable recoil
Shot placement critical to prevent run away game
Average $2-$3.50 per shot
7.62mm diameter bullet
Maximum 180gr projectile
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30-06
Manageable recoil to a point
Affordable ammunition
Accurate
Shot placement less critical than the 308WIN
Energy & Velocity is perfect Sambar
7.62mm diameter bullet
Maximum 180gr projectile
Average $3-$4 per shot
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300WM
Big recoil - needs limbsaver recoil pad
7.62mm diameter bullet
Maximum 200gr projectile
Average $4-$5 per shot
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338WM
Big recoil - needs limbsaver recoil pad
Big stopping power
Shot placement not critical
8.6mm diameter bullet
maximum 250gr projectile
Average $5-$6 per shot
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9.3 x 62mm
Huge recoil - different feel to those mentioned
Unbelievable stopping power
Low accuracy at long range
great for hunting in the scrub (Close range)
Maximum 286gr projectile
Average $5-$8 per shot
GUN CARE.
Bore Snake
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Ideal after a quick hunt when fired a few shots or siting in a new gun to maintain accuracy
This is all I carry and does most of my cleaning. Make sure you wash the snake often as they get filthy.
Click below for bore snakes;
Carbon Cleaning Rod
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All in one piece rods are ideal as they will not snap like 3 piece cleaning rods you get in kits.
Great for the bigger cleans after a lot of rounds or after a big month of hunting.
Carbon is all I use as I find stainless steel can damage the bore and plastic can break.
Click below for cleaning rod;
.22-.50 Cal Carbon Cleaning Rod
Cleaning Kits
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Kits are great value for money but the rods are usually trash, get them for all the diferent sizes of rods tips/brushes/lubes.
Click here or on picture for product