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Afternoon everyone,
I’m busy planning my first African safari and have a 300 PRC I’m planning to take with 190gr CX ammunition. However, I’ve been reading all the threads on big bore’s - scopes, calibres, rifles, etc. I prefer a bolt action and wonder if anyone has first hand experience with the Gunwerks Skuhl. I’ve handled one and love the way it points, feels, and shoulders but it is a REM 700 type action (push feed, not CRF). I also love the stock and engraving on the barrel - bears and buffalo. It’s a very modern rifle, but with some homage to classic African rifles.
Any first hand experience with the rifle or opinions? I realize the double rifle or a CRF is preferred to reduce the risk of human error (I.e. short stroking and double feeding), but have looked at everything available and it really comes down to a Win 70, Ruger Guide gun, or this Gunwerks Skuhl for me. I prefer the 375 ruger and a shorter barrel. I do plan to use it on bears, moose, and, if I ever draw a tag, bison here in Alberta. Plan to mount it with a Swaro 1-8 or a Leupold 2-12 for versatile use on plains game.
Never plan to hunt elephants, but only became interested in hunting Africa this year. Anticipated use would be as a second rifle for bigger plains game as well as buffalo, giraffe, leopard etc so I want the versatility of a LPVO and a rifle that can shoot out to typical hunting distances.
Finally, what are your thoughts on the 281 gr Hammer Hunter in 375 ruger?
There’s a lot of strong opinions here, so let them fly…
I’m busy planning my first African safari and have a 300 PRC I’m planning to take with 190gr CX ammunition. However, I’ve been reading all the threads on big bore’s - scopes, calibres, rifles, etc. I prefer a bolt action and wonder if anyone has first hand experience with the Gunwerks Skuhl. I’ve handled one and love the way it points, feels, and shoulders but it is a REM 700 type action (push feed, not CRF). I also love the stock and engraving on the barrel - bears and buffalo. It’s a very modern rifle, but with some homage to classic African rifles.
Any first hand experience with the rifle or opinions? I realize the double rifle or a CRF is preferred to reduce the risk of human error (I.e. short stroking and double feeding), but have looked at everything available and it really comes down to a Win 70, Ruger Guide gun, or this Gunwerks Skuhl for me. I prefer the 375 ruger and a shorter barrel. I do plan to use it on bears, moose, and, if I ever draw a tag, bison here in Alberta. Plan to mount it with a Swaro 1-8 or a Leupold 2-12 for versatile use on plains game.
Never plan to hunt elephants, but only became interested in hunting Africa this year. Anticipated use would be as a second rifle for bigger plains game as well as buffalo, giraffe, leopard etc so I want the versatility of a LPVO and a rifle that can shoot out to typical hunting distances.
Finally, what are your thoughts on the 281 gr Hammer Hunter in 375 ruger?
There’s a lot of strong opinions here, so let them fly…