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Bought a Blaser R8 Pro Savanna 9.3x62 from Toby. Got to meet Toby today, unfortunately didn't get to see his kitchen counter. I'm... -
dchamp reacted to Tom Leoni's post in the thread An all round rifle caliber , for Africa and elsewhere with
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Let me pose the question in another way, since we're talking about "Africa and elsewhere." I'd like to know of a realistic... -
dchamp reacted to AZDAVE's post in the thread An all round rifle caliber , for Africa and elsewhere with Like.
Since it is for Africa and elsewhere 9.3x62 or 375 H&H.
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I ordered a Heym HPPR, which is a tarted up SR21. I picked up a base model SR21 from Gunbroker a while back in 308, and it quickly...
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dchamp reacted to MS 9x56's post in the thread An all round rifle caliber , for Africa and elsewhere with Like.
For one gun to do it all from dim dim ti elephant, pronghorn to brown bear the 9.3x62, or 35 Whelen are the answer.
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dchamp reacted to R eight's post in the thread An all round rifle caliber , for Africa and elsewhere with Like.
In my opinion you can’t go wrong with a 9.3x62 and the 30/06 is never a bad choice either.
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dchamp reacted to Uncontrolled_round_feed's post in the thread An all round rifle caliber , for Africa and elsewhere with Like.
7x57 is a good intersection of legality, nostalgia, power, efficiency (low recoil), availability and distinction. PRC always makes me...
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dchamp replied to the thread What did you reload today?.The 8x68s is one of my favorites and VVN550 is a really good powder for that caliber. What make of rifle are you waiting on for the 8x68s?
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A little bit of everything: 577 Nitro, 147 grains of H4831sc, 750 Woodleigh, Heym 89b 375 H&H, 82 grains of H4350, 250 Sierra GK, Heym...
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dchamp replied to the thread These animals deserve their own rifle.1. Elephant__________________.458 Lott 2. Hippo____________________.416Rigby 3. Lion______________________.375H&H 4. Cape...
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Franz, you're as bad as me: a rifle battery is like a golfbag--each shot deserves its own specialized tool! :ROFLMAO: Here's what I...
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dchamp reacted to franzfmdavis's post in the thread These animals deserve their own rifle with Like.
In contrast to the threads seeking one do it all rifle, I think each of these “big ticket” animals deserves their own rifle and optic...
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dchamp replied to the thread If you could only keep three guns, what would they be?.Blaser BD14 - 20ga, 8x57irs, 22 Hornet Blaser R8 - 375H&H, 8x68s Blaser K95 - 257Wby, 30-06 If you want to get picky and think that’s...
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dchamp reacted to Flipper Dude's post in the thread The most efficient big game cartridges you didn't know you needed!!! with Like.
If I was interested in efficiency, I’d leave the Porsche and the ‘Vette in the garage and take the Prius. Right :cool:
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dchamp reacted to Mark A Ouellette's post in the thread The most efficient big game cartridges you didn't know you needed!!! with Like.
Wow! And I thought that I was an over-thinker! Let's consider your question, "Why should we worry ourselves about the most efficient...