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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
Three pigs running
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