An all round rifle caliber , for Africa and elsewhere

[wildfowler.250]

Interesting replies folks. I think there’s enough consistency to say that the .30-06 covers everything.

I’ve shot one a couple of times and taken a red stag with one. Interestingly on paper , it measures more recoil than the .270. Yet many folk describe it as a hard push vs a snap from the .270. Is this likely due to slower powder burns in the 06?

Certainly I don’t notice recoil when hunting. But on load development shooting 4-5 shot groups for maybe 5-6 batches I do start to notice it by the end of the day. But that’s more anecdotal and comes down to group sizes on paper than hunting relevance.

 

[CBH Australia]

Another idea is to ask you PH or a PH that has the experience you like. Ask him what he sees as the best all around... You will get an informed opinion.

Opinions vary.

We all have one and I believe the question is asking the member’s opinion.

All good, for what it’s worth I used a hired 7mm mag from the outfitter and my PH was contracted and his preference for all round was the .300wm which he offers as a hire rifle.