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<blockquote data-quote="hybridfiat" data-source="post: 956668" data-attributes="member: 72793"><p>The Martini is a bit light, deliberately so as I don't like lugging heavy rifles through the bush and it has to 'point' quickly in New Zealand scrub. So the recoil is stout but not uncomfortable. Despite the long barrel the short action reduces overall length and makes it easy to swing in close bush.</p><p>Even with modest loads it's hitting power is more than adequate for what I'm likely to come across, Red, Sika, Fallow, Roe and Wapiti. It delivers more oomph than a 308.</p><p>I've put a 6.5x54R barrel together for hunting in areas where long shots are more likely than short. Together they should cover my immediate needs in NZ.</p><p>Perhaps Ill go for a repeater some time in the future but for now I'm going with the SS. At least I know a solid hit with a 200gn Hornady FX is going to make quite an impression.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hybridfiat, post: 956668, member: 72793"] The Martini is a bit light, deliberately so as I don't like lugging heavy rifles through the bush and it has to 'point' quickly in New Zealand scrub. So the recoil is stout but not uncomfortable. Despite the long barrel the short action reduces overall length and makes it easy to swing in close bush. Even with modest loads it's hitting power is more than adequate for what I'm likely to come across, Red, Sika, Fallow, Roe and Wapiti. It delivers more oomph than a 308. I've put a 6.5x54R barrel together for hunting in areas where long shots are more likely than short. Together they should cover my immediate needs in NZ. Perhaps Ill go for a repeater some time in the future but for now I'm going with the SS. At least I know a solid hit with a 200gn Hornady FX is going to make quite an impression. [/QUOTE]
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