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See. I agree with that. Have said it a million times. The guy that started this thread asked if using a 223 for tiny 10 and he was ok was told not to use it. To use a 375.

I think calling 375 the perfect gun for tiny ten is very similar.

Man a drilling does seem to be a nice rifle for walking through the bush with multiple animals on the list.

Again. What does that have to do with anything? My PH has more experience than you. So that means he’s right and you’re wrong? Worst cop out answer ever. I’ve shot as many 30-50lb think skinned animals as you. Just because I’ve been to Africa once doesn’t mean I have nothing to give to the...

Yeah. Been my experience also. Doubt you would carry your 375hh out there to coyote hunt with. Haha.

It will both.

Insane. I’m in Alabama so just up the road. If ever coming through just PM me and we will go shoot or hunt.

Factory colt barrel has 1/7. You could source one of those cheap and just screw it on

I’d move from those states. Haha. I’m gonna have a Blaser r8 barrel made in 223 with 1/8. I lobe my large calibers but a small lightweight 223 is nice a lot of the time.

Just asked my ph. His answer.

My ar is a colt le6920. It has 1/7 twist. 1/8 will stabilize 77TMK also. Can also use 73eldm You can buy an appropriate barrel cheap, or a whole upper for three to $400.

I have shot one. That said, I would trust someone less on this conversation that their only thoughts on the issue were “I used 375 and it was great.” Anecdotal evidence is the worst kind because it often tricks you into thinking what you did was right, when it is often dead wrong. I could...

That’s just not true. What if it’s a different bullet? Also larger bullets are often not applied to same spot at same rate as smaller ones. That’s why 1-2moa is acceptable on large caliber and not for smaller.

True. Read the thread on other site and let me know what you think. I will say it makes a lot of sense and goes against most of what I read here. I have taken several deer with 223 and they die just as dead.

No. Velocity has that effect. Not energy. Energy “may” have an effect on stopping a charging buffalo. Has zero input into our conversation of shooting a tiny ten. Or really any non dangerous game animal.

Then you would shoot a smaller caliber even more effectively. It’s simple physics.

I agree with that. Would use a frangibke bullet.

Again. Read it first before getting to high on the horse. Believe it or not bullet energy doesn’t kill an animal.

And you’d be dead wrong on what you’ll find.

Zero chance you shoot it as well as you think you do.

Pelt hunters in USA have been worried about that far longer than people here have. Go to any predator hunting website and it is talked about ad nauseam. And not one will suggest a 375 with a solid.

Hi lots of good data on that. DON'T HAVE TIME TO READ 176 PAGES? HERE'S THE CHEAT SHEET. “Bullets matter more than headstamps.” “Spent primers offer the supreme tutorial”. I’ve read it here and elsewhere online. It got my attention. I started digging and asking questions and listened...

It seems to be more of a “we already have a 375h&h so don’t bring another gun”. Maybe I’m wrong. Imagine if you showed up to hunt a prairie dog, coyote, bobcat, small doe white tail with a 375 solid. Would it get the job done. Sure. Would you be laughed at and told you had the wrong tool for...

I shoot coyotes and bobcats with 223 all the time. There have been more varmints taken with 223 than tiny 10 animals ever taken. It is probably the ideal bullet if your job is to harvest the animal.

Ordered mine from here and received no problem Philip. https://www.bushwear.co.uk/products/blaser-rifle-stock-extension-set-r8-professional-r8-professional-success-3-spacers-each-10-mm

My only issue with this response is I read over and over here that 375 h&h is the perfect one gun solution in Africa. Most say don’t take two guns and just take your plains game with it. And most downplay the recoil in that situation.

Same for me. He helped me work up loads for three calibers. For free. Never wanted to sell me a thing. Has been a big help to me.

I think soaking cloths in permethrin and allowing to dry before going, keeping skin covered, and using picardin on exposed skin is just as important.

Ha. Now I can get with that. Bourbon does flow more freely Fridays.

About the worst post I’ve seen on this board.

If it’s in South Africa it is fenced. That’s not a bad thing.

You didn’t read the article or the multiple posts with data by @michael458 on the subject, but certainly didn’t hesitate giving your opinion on the subject. And your opinion had almost nothing to do what is being discussed. Gotta love the internet.

The AB raptor 8 with reflex mount was almost made for that gun

I like hammers but love raptors. CEB makes an Extended Range raptor with a ballistic coefficient that gets close to most other long range bullets. They also have a maximus line which has higher ballistic coefficient, and those are much more similar to the hunter bullets. The idea is the blades...

Those are all great questions. Michael will have great answers. Just a heads up. Michael helped design and test those bullets. So you’re not debating a yokel like me, but the expert. So a little different than a normal back and forth. I doubt you’ll find much traction in the “a frame causing...

I honestly will do a skull mount and picture on anything else I take.

Got a black bear hunt this winter. I was thinking rug or throw blanket. Which do you think?

I got talked into a full body nyala while there. Wish I hadn’t. Don’t have a clue what I will do with it when it arrives

Look up @michael458 on here. He did this very work on 100s of cull animals including many many buffalo.

Surely that’s not a concern on a trophy hunted animal? If so then why not use a 22-250 and head shot them? Most shots in Africa are less than 100 yards. Should be easy to do

I’ve never had problem top loading either Bee. What’s the story on the paw tattoo?

I think that works great. I think a modern bullet moving fast would work better. Thanks for all your input on the board!

I also have the regular receiver but put the heavier kickstop in it.

You can have j sipp make you one in 17 or 19mm profile for about 1000 bucks

I like extended chokes simply because I can change them by hand without tools.

I’m with you Bee. I grew up shooting semi auto. Took me a while to get OU down pat. I’ll tell you, gun to my head I would take my benelli ethos cordoba 28 gauge semi auto on a once in a lifetime bird hunt over my f3 or citori. But mainly because I would get 3 shots instead of 2. Ha

@BeeMaa, you are as fine of a gentleman as Is on this board. You can’t make an inference on chokes based on you shooting better with your old faithful gun. It most likely shoulders and points well for you, fits you well, and you have a familiarity. A great shooter will beat a poor shooter no...

I have found you have to cycle the round firmly every time. My guess is with smaller round you aren forcibly closing the bolt like you do in some of the larger calibers. Even if you cycle gently, you can give bolt handle a firm push forward after closing and it should solve the issue.

I wouldn’t fly on an airplane either. They crash sometimes. Same for cars.

https://cuttingedgebullets.com/blogs/news/are-heavier-bullets-better-for-hunting