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My choice would be a 7mm-08 or, even better, a 7mm SAW if you’re a hand loader. For me, I’d go with a medium contour 22” - 24” Bartlein barrel & 8.5” twist. Manners stock & Zermatt action. Timney or Trigger tech trigger. Hawkins M5 BDL bottom metal with Wyatt’s extended mag box. Hawkins rings...

I'm curious to know if your PH elaborated on why the 7mm-08 was alarming to him. Based on my readings, not personal experience, the 270 seems to have been used successfully on PG in Africa for the better part of a century now. Nosler load data suggest an average load to run 2800-2850, with...

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Please let me know if you have one that you're willing to part with. Thanks!

I’d go with whatever shoots best in your rifle. Both solid choices. I’d also take a hard look at the 160 Accubond. I killed my first bull elk this past fall with a 160 Accubond out of a 7 SAW (improved version of 7mm-08) at 531 yards.

I do utilize mostly Nightforce scopes, especially on my primary rifles. However, I have two rifles with Leupold VX5s that were chosen for weight savings over similar Nightforce offerings. Again, no issues. You are absolutely correct, per engineering principle (calculated fact, not opinion)...

I'm a big fan of Hawkins Precision rings. All of my high use custom rifles currently wear them. For a more classic look, Talley has good reviews, although I've never personally used them. I have a rifle in the works for Africa next summer. A classic build on a pre 64 M70 that I plan to use...

That is excellent! Always great to hear.

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Yes. That is the plan currently. For us, this trip is more about doing it all together as a family for our first African experience. My son is only 9 currently, 10 in about 6 weeks & will be 11 by the time the safari rolls around. My wife enjoys hunting, but she is more of a waterfowl hunter...

Hello! I've been a frequent visitor for a couple of years & have decided to join. I live in Texas and am currently planning my first safari with my wife and son, for June/July of 2025. There is wealth of really great information on this site and I'd like to thank all of the contributors for...