Wayne t
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as above guys anyone on here use one of these out in Africa ?
I have a Bikal SxS in 45-70 and 30-06 (sold my O/U 30-06). As far as I know the 9.3 and 7.62x54R were never imported to the US. The Bikals are light for caliber, so expect more recoil then youd get on a European Double. I bought mine when I was HOT for a Double Rifle but couldnt afford 10K for a Merkle. I like them for what they are (think the AK of Double Rifles), given a choice Id opt for a Sabatti over a Bikal; but the Sabatti is still at least twice as much (3K vs 1K). Ive moved on to better quality rifles and cars(Audi); but I still have my Bikals for really foul weather hunts (that when I drive a Jeep). Theres nothing wrong with them....
As for the 9.3x74R--its a fantastic round its close BUT its not quite a 375H&H. I wouldnt hesitate to use 9.3x74R on Plains Game. It would be fine for Leopard and Lion--where legal.
Ultimately a Bikal is a budget rifle, for a trip to Afrika, I choose something better...maybe thats just me, I guess I can be snobbish. You dont need a Double Rifle. A Bolt Action be fine--look into 9.3x62 if you opt for a Bolt action--OR--just buy a 375H&H for everything.
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Not seen a SbS in 9:3 here in the uk if I did I would grab it I’ve definitely not seen a single in it there’s loads of the normal calibers in the single barrels over here really cheap as not that popular in the uk market
I’ve just picked up a SbS in 45/70 of a mate
Did you scope your 9.3 O/U I’ve stuck a SnB 1-4 illuminated on mine works great
Ahhh I never look at there auction my O/U was around 500 quid brand new in 2005Bonhams for 300 quid - the SBS came via Latvia - the SB there is one in the UK - awaiting paperwork -
some really weird combos - I am an exporter importer based in Iceland so starting to add to my collection the first was a 222 rem customer who ordered it said it did not shoot - scoped it and tried it - offered him shop credit - as was a 3/4 MOA with PPU ammo - so was hooked !
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