/K/angaroo’s New Gun Recommendations

Updates under way: 15/01/2020

Category A - Air rifles

Category A - Bolt Action Rimfire rifles

Category A - Lever/Pump Action Rimfire

Category A-Break open and straight pull shotguns

Category B- Bolt action/Straight Pull Centerfire rifles

Category B-Lever/Pump Action Centerfire

Category B-Lever Action Shotguns

 Category A - Air rifles

Crosman 1077 .177

A decent entry level plinker. It may not have the power of a larger springer or gas ram gun, but
what it lacks in power, it makes up for with being a 12 round semi automatic repeater. Not suited
for small game but wreaks havoc on cans and spinners. Do not buy 12 gram Co2 cartridges
from your LGS as they will charge an arm and a leg.
Buy in bulk from ​www.paintballaustralia.com.au/Co2.htm​ for $1 each.

Benjamin Titan .177 / .22

A great mid range gun. Not the prettiest gun in the world, but a good shooter. The finish of the
timber is poor and the synthetic models are recommended. Plenty of power to take small game
thanks to its nitro piston which allows quiet, accurate shots while still being strong. Aftermarket
support is great, and these can be turned into a gun that you’d believe is twice the price.
FX Wildcat .177 / .22 / .25
Incredible air guns. A compact bullpup PCP which really has accuracy that needs to be seen to
be believed. Usually runs closer to $2600 once you buy all of the required extras to run a PCP
but you won’t be buying something like this until you’re well into the sport. Plenty of aftermarket
support for these, but you get the gun to start with you’re most likely going to need to buy used,
or try to deal with Hermann’s Sporting Guns, which is never fun. Plenty of power to take game,
and easily accurate enough to do well at any field target competitions. This rifle also has the
option of a synthetic or walnut stock.

Benjamin Marauder .22 / .25

Can be had with a timber or synthetic stock, the Marauder is a superb gun for taking small game
and it still does great for target work. Not quite as nice as an FX, Air Arms, etc for a PCP, but
you get an incredible bang for your buck with this rifle. The aftermarket is huge, and you can get
one of these shooting like a gun worth twice the money, very easily.
 Category A - Bolt Action Rimfire

Marlin XT .22/.17HMR/.22MAG
Bolt action, mag fed. Common for gun shops to sell this in a package, which can be as low as
$400. Plain and simple, decent variety of models, and relatively affordable magazines.

CZ 455 .22/.17HMR/.22WMR
If you’ve shot an old BRNO rifle this will look familiar as it is the current iteration of it. This is a
common sight on the rimfire scene for its fit, finish and accuracy. A much loved classic all over
the world.

CZ 457 .22/17HMR/22WMR
CZ decided to depart from the BRNO style action for their new line of rimfire rifles, adopting a
push style safety and a 60° bolt lift allowing lower scope rings.

Lithgow LA101 .22/17HMR/22WMR

Show your patriotism. Made by the company that makes the ADF’s F88 and F90 rifles. Excellent
quality, Cerakote finish and very accurate. The included transparent magazines used to have
issues where the last one will invert 90 degrees, Issue has been fixed but may occur if buying
an early production, DIY fix on Lithgow website. Also takes CZ455 mags
Ruger American rimfire .22/.17HMR/.22WMR
Great budget gun, plenty of aftermarket parts, takes Ruger’s rotary magazines, excellent first
gun. Comes in a variety of different models and widely available.

Stirling model 14 .22/.17HMR/.22WMR

Bottom of the barrel bolt action. Can be found for a couple hundred bucks. Will still run okay,
more of something to chuck into the back of the truck at a farm.

Savage B series .22/.17HMR/.22WMR

Updated from the MkII and 93 series, slick as fuck plastic stock, many models available, takes
rotary magazines. Good quality for the price.
Browning T-bolt .22/.22MAG/.17HMR
Straight pull rimfire, well liked and has a good reputation, comes with 2 rotary magazines, with
the spare going into a slot in the stock of the rifle, replacements are expensive, costing almost
$150 each.

ISSC/Steyr SPA .22/.22MAG/.17HMR

Toggle lock action, based on biathlon rifles. Think a manually operated Luger rotated 90
degrees, quite new so there isn’t a verdict on its long term reliability. Dovetail scope mount.

PWS T3 Summit .22 [Does not come with magpul stock]

Toggle lock action, just like the SPA but with excellent aftermarket support, tactical versions are
available. Reportedly very accurate and fun but with QC issues, as well as the reports of the
extractor completely giving way after a few thousand rounds. Takes Ruger 10/22 magazines
and other accessories, so some states can use BX15/25 mags.
Volquartzen are coming out with a revised Summit rifle, will be exactly the same thing except
maybe less shit. 1500 bucks with a Magpul stock.
Tikka T1X .22LR/.17HMR
Tikka’s latest release is a rimfire rifle heavily based on their very successful centerfire rifles, in
fact it sports the same stock and inlet profile, meaning these can use the same aftermarket
stocks as Tikka short action centerfires.
Cogswell & Harrison Certus .22LR /.17HMR
Although it bears the name of an english bespoke shotgun maker, this is actually another Czech
rifle. It is a slightly upscale clone of the CZ452, features a nicer Walnut stock as opposed to the
beechwood stocks currently on the CZ455s. Typically offered as a package deal

Category A - Lever/Pump Action Rimfire

Browning BL22
Lever action, tube fed, takedown models available. Pretty good shooter and one of the better
rimfire lever actions available. You won’t be using this on a bench rest any time soon though.
Magazine allows 14 standard .22LR, or more if you’re using .22short.

Henry Frontier .22LR

Pretty well the same gun as the Browning from a different manufacturer. 15 shot, lever action,
Made in the USA.
Henry Pump Action Octagon .22LR/.22Mag
The classic gallery gun, pump action slam fire goodness. Good quality, made in the USA like all
Henry guns. 15 rounds of .22LR or 21 rounds of .22short. The .22Mag version holds 12 rounds.

Remington 572 fieldmaster .22LR

Though cheaper than it's browning counterpart, the fieldmaster has a few features that might
sway you. Sling points are standard, it has a 15 round tube (more if you're using shorts) , has a
dovetail standard for most models, it's larger and shares an overall feel with the model 870 and
7600 (though parts are not interchangeable).
The slight downsides are that the mag tube follower is a simpler design but works okay. It's
heavier, and is not a take down, so disassembly is a pain in the ass. The action is not as robust
and reliable but it's significantly easier to find and cheaper, as well as there being a good
availability of replacement parts.

Savage A22R .22/.22MAG/.17HMR

Considered to be a lever action by firearms licensing but pretty much a semi-auto with a bolt
hold open on every round. Pull the lever in front of the trigger to drop the bolt. Sounds great in
theory but while the semi-auto parts are decent, the additional hold open is cheap and a bit
nasty.
On the bright side the gun shoots accurately and prices have been dropped to reflect the
cheapness of the gun, with a standard .22 only costing about $400. 10 round rotary magazine.
CZ C515 .22/.22MAG
Same idea as the Savage above, a semi-auto with a bolt hold open on every round. Much,
much better quality than the Savage but also much much more expensive. Having the lever
release on the side instead of the bottom also makes it much easier to fire quickly.
 Category A - Break open and straight pull shotguns

A note on shotgun fit. Unlike rifles, length of pull, comb height and other stock dimensions will
drastically affect your ability to shoot well with a shotgun. If the shotgun doesn’t fit you, you will
struggle to shoot well with it. In order to test this, quickly put a shotgun to your shoulder from a
low ready position. If you can see the sights straight away, it’s a good fit. If you have to move
your head around to get on target, it doesn’t fit you.

ATA 686
Normally it’d be recommended that you don’t go with a Turkish brand when it comes to your
traditional O/U shotguns, but the ATA 686 is a surprisingly good quality and affordable option.
Ex-Beretta tooling and based on expired Beretta patents, these are a valid option for getting
started. Named after the Beretta equivalent.

Miroku MK70 12GA

Miroku’s entry level O/U. Well regarded as a good starter gun that will last a long time if cared
for. There is a base model with no recoil pad and 3 chokes, and a sporter model with recoil pad
and 5 chokes

Beretta Silver Pigeon

Berettas $3K entry level shotgun, while it doesn’t grant you some of the options of Berettas
more expensive shotguns like the DT10 and DT11, it is still a best in price class quality and life
of product warranty. Every part of these guns is available as a spare, so it does have potential
to be the grandfather’s axe of your gun collection.

Chiappa Triple Threat/Akkar 3 12GA

It’s a triple barrel shotgun, just like in Resident Evil. Uses an extractor instead of an ejector,
meaning you must manually remove spent shells. Not as heavy as it looks but realistically too
expensive for a turkish made firearm.

Adler B220 Straight Pull 12GA

A Semi-auto with the auto removed. Grab the bolt handle, yank it back and let the spring drop it
to chamber another round. Comes with a 5 round tube mag but because it’s CAT A there’s
nothing stopping you making it longer. Comes with 20 and 28” barrel lengths, often in a combo
with both. Also available in various blued and stainless versions with or without a pistol grip.
While the quality control has improved drastically from the early lever action adlers, they’re still
cheap guns. So don’t expect amazing quality.
Adler B230 Straight Pull 12GA
The cool tactical version of the B220. Comes with 5 round detachable mags and a 20” barrel.
Otherwise works the same. Shells do have a tendency to rim lock in the mag.

Impala Plus Straight Pull 12GA

Straight pull 12GA with Spring assist, specifically made for the Australian market. For a Turkish
made gun these are oddly well made and the spring assist is quite aggressive. Comes in a 20”
and 28” barrel

Huglu RENOVA SP
Another Straight Pull 12GA with spring assist, this one was designed in conjunction with
Winchester Australia. Claims to have the fastest and smoothest action on the market.Only
comes with a 28” barrel and 4 round magazine.
MH12 Double Barrel Straight Pull 12GA
What do you get when you tell the Turkish about the concept of a New York reload and it
doesn’t quite translate? This monstrosity apparently. Essentially two straight pull shotguns
welded together with two 5 round magazines, somehow this sporting firearm is category A. The
cheeky turks didn’t even bother relocating the handle, leaving it in the same location as the
pump version. Expensive for a turkish gun, almost a certainty to get banned in the near future
so enjoy it while you can.

Sultan Arms TAC-12

Turkist made straight pull shotgun that copies the look of the Benelli M4. Perfect for you military
wannabe types. 18.5” barrel, 7 shot magazine. New to the market so no information on long
term reliability.
 Category B - Bolt action/Straight Pull Centerfire
If you’re picking out your first big gun, highly recommend checking out the buying your first
centerfire rifle guide. Link below

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MRMC8ENe_K5klsNxxty2KSlCwspZn6PH312Y7n9x9qc/
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Howa 1500
Kind of the go-to for budget builds due to surprisingly good quality, good accuracy, and
very good aftermarket options.
Available typically with a Standard synthetic stock, but also available as a barreled
action if you wish to put on an aftermarket stock at the very start. Available in basic
configurations for as low as $550. (dont ask your local gun store to price match cleavers
unless you want to be kicked in the dick).

Howa Mini Action

A version of the 1500 designed for small action calibers only, it still retains excellent
performance at it’s price point, comes with a detachable magazine configuration. Only
drawback compared to the regular short action 1500 is very slightly less aftermarket
options.
Weatherby Vanguard S2
Essentially a nicer version of the Howa 1500, compatible with many of the same
aftermarket parts and stocks.

Ruger American
This gun started the accurate budget bolt action craze, comes with an industry standard
1 MOA guarantee and has good aftermarket support in stocks.

Savage AXIS II:

Of most budget guns this one probably has the best trigger but no varmint barrel
options, still, Savage makes decent guns in their price bracket. This rifle in particular is
generally considered a farm tool or “beater” rifle.
Sauer 100:
Lot of positive press for this budget offering from a company that normally makes
premium rifles, claiming excellent build quality and accuracy. Although some users have
complained of feeding issues and poor quality bluing.

Tikka T3x
Easily the most expensive on this list but a guaranteed winner, Tikka rifles have an
excellent reputation for quality and accuracy. Due to its popularity, you have a good
range of aftermarket support so if in the future you wish to modify the rifle with a new
stock, trigger, ect, you have plenty of options.

CZ527
Czechs really seem to know what they’re doing when it comes to firearms and the CZ
model 527 is really a fantastic rifle, with a miniaturized mauser style claw extractor
controlled feed action that comes with probably the best factory trigger in the mid-price
range of rifles. Available only in short action calibers such as .223REM, .204RUG,
6.5mm Grendel and 7.62x39.
Ruger M77 Gunsite Scout
One of the better Scout rifles out there, known for its rugged mauser style action, excellent iron
sights and low weight. Steel magazines are expensive but plastic ones are lighter and more
affordable.
Designed for long eye relief scopes but will still take regular ones just fine.
Fulfils your Jeff Cooper fantasies.

Ruger M77 Hawkeye

Rugers signature bolt action centerfire, known for its strong mauser style claw extractor control
round feed. Current models use an action made via casting so it can feel quite rough, but this is
the kind of gun that will last you a lifetime.

Lithgow LA102
The LA101s big brother, cerakote finish and medium barrel contour as standard, these are
designed to be a jack of all trades that’ll do well on the farm and on the range. Uses Tikka T3
style magazines.
Sako A7
Entry level Sako rifle that gives you that excellent Sako quality without spending a small fortune.
The rifle is also rather light, even in its larger caliber forms which can be considered a highlight
of this rifle series.

Sako 85
Sako’s signature rifle range, this is most people’s introduction to premium tier guns. Glass
smooth bolt, brilliant accuracy and all around aesthetic. If you can afford one, you are certainly
getting your money's worth.

WFA1
Built to order, Australian Made straight pull AR-style rifle, was vaporware for a while.Takes AR
mags and a few other accessories. Made by Warwick, who make proper ARs. New version is
much lighter than the old one, ICEng in SA makes a forward assist kit to turn it into a
pump-action. High quality and High Price to match. Banned in NSW, TAS, ACT & WA due to
looking scary.
Browning Maral
Another straight pull rifle. High quality firearm, comes in both poly furniture with a larger mag
and wood furniture with a smaller mag.

Verney-Carron Speedline
French made lever release firearm, i.e. A semi-auto with a bolt hold open on every shot. Used to
only come in hunting calibres with wood stock but you can now get it in .308win and poly
furniture. Only comes with a 5 round mag but there are noises of local companies making 10
rounders. While it does shoot faster than a bolt action, it isn’t as accurate. The gas system also
makes it softer to shoot than a bolt action too.
 Category B - Lever/Pump Action Centerfire

Marlin 336
With the demise of Winchester, Marlin is the last original manufacturer of affordable ‘wild west’
lever action rifles. While it has a heavier and stronger action than the Winchester 1894, this is
still a light brush gun that you can mount a scope on. The 30-30 cartridge is roughly equivalent
to a 7.62x39 in power. Available with a 18.5”, 20” and 24” barrel, blued & stainless versions with
different wooden and poly stocks. All have a six round magazine. Since being owned by
Remington/Cerberus group has been dogged by average quality control.

Marlin 1895
The cannon. The 1895 holds 6 rounds of 45-70, a slow moving freight train of a round. Imagine
a shotgun slug but faster. Like other Marlin lever actions it can mount a scope. Available with a
18.5”, 22” and 26” barrel, blued & stainless versions with different wooden and poly stocks. All
have a six round magazine. Since being owned by Remington/Cerberus group has been
dogged by average quality control.
Henry Lever Action Rifle
While it’s similar to the Marlin rifles, Henry has much, much better quality control (and a higher
price). The major issue with the majority of Henry rifles is the lack of a loading gate on the
action, instead there is a loading gate located towards the muzzle end of the tube magazine.
This design feature makes it slower and potentially dangerous to load. Fortunately Henry has
decided to join the 1890s and now offers some models with an action mounted loading gate.
Comes in 45-70, 4 shot magazine and a 18” barrel

Rossi 92
A Brazilian made copy of the original Winchester 92 lever action. Okay quality for a decent
price. Comes in .357 and .44mag,16” and 20” barrel, and blued or stainless finish. Shoots fast,
decently powerful (the .44mag will rival 30-30/7.62x39 rounds at short range), and holds lots of
ammo in the tube magazine. An excellent and cheap brush gun.

Ruger No.1
This gun has been factory chambered in every caliber from the tiny .17WSM up to elephant
killers such as .375 H&H, it’s a single shot lever actuated falling block action that is probably
one of the strongest actions commercially available. A distinct lack of moving parts even
compared to most bolt actions makes it quite accurate as well.
Remington 7600
Remington basically has the pump action market cornered in Australia because they’re pretty
much the only company that makes a non-tactical looking pump centerfire rifle. The outside is
based on the Remington 870 while the inside the guts are borrowed from one of their
semi-autos. Available in all kinds of hunting calibres, normally with a 22” barrel. A carbine
version in 30-06 with an 18.5” barrel is also available.The 7600 takes proprietary magazines,
but lucky 13 make good alternatives. Huge aftermarket due to being mostly similar to the 870 on
the outside, but has issues with typical remington quality control.

Remington 7615P
The ‘Police’ version of the 7600. The 7615P comes in .223/5.56 with a 16” barrel and uses
standard AR15 style magazines. Apart from the AR style mag button on the 7615, it operates
the same as the normal 7600. The 7615P is hugely popular for being the closest that we can get
to an AR-15 for an affordable price. Huge aftermarket again due to being mostly similar to the
870 on the outside, but has issues with typical remington quality control. The 7615P was
explicitly banned by name in WA; you may still have issues trying to obtain one out west.
 Category B - Lever Action Shotguns

Adler A110 lever action 12GA/.410GA

Everyone knows it, it’s a fun and cost efficient way to drop 6 shells downrange. The 8 shot
version was re-categorized as a CAT D because some people are retarded. Tons of different
models in 20” and 28” barrel lengths. You can even get a 24” rifled barrel for some slug action.
Good aftermarket support, normal turkish quality.

Pardus LAX12 Lever action 12GA

Arguably better than the Adler, it’s essentially the same gun with a few differences. The lever
applies on both sides of the bolt, giving better traction and a “smoother” feel, and the lever travel
is technically shorter, therefore theoretically faster. Comes in many different models including a
16.5” model, as short as legally possible.

Uzkon LA887 12GA

Another Lever action, excellent action due to the positioning of the bolt pull, gives you more
leverage on the throw, so less force is required to cycle.

Winchester 1887 12GA

Said he’d be back but never left. 5 in the tube, lever action shotgun, all the business happens on
the lever’s return, causing less strain on your knuckles. Most of the ones you see are chinese
IAC clones of questionable quality, but probably still okay. Chiappa makes a repro for an
exorbitant price.