Selecting the correct firearm and ammunition combination
Selecting the correct rifle and ammunition combination for the game animals you are hunting will ensure they are harvested quickly and humanely.
The table recommends the minimum calibre, cartridge and projectile weight for each game species.
| Species | Recommended Rifle Calibre | Recommended Shotgun Ammunition |
|---|---|---|
| Hog deer, Fallow deer, Chital deer, Feral goat and Feral pig | .243 Winchester 80 grain projectile | 12 gauge single-rifled slug |
| Rusa deer, Red deer, Wapiti and Sambar deer | .270 Winchester 130 grain projectile | 12 gauge single-rifled slug |
| Wild dog | .222 Remington 50 grain projectile | Load of 000 |
| Fox and feral cat | .22 Rifle 40 grain projectile | Load of BB |
| Hare | .22 Rifle 40 grain projectile | No. 3 |
| Rabbit | .22 Rifle 32 grain projectile | No. 3 |
| Duck and pheasant | 12 gauge No. 3 | |
| Quail | No. 10 |
