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+1 for a .300 win mag, probably the best all around caliber. (But, I’m really a 7 Rem Mag fan.)
yesYes Redleg that my goal, a general purpose rifle that I can use everywhere else specially N America and also for Plain games in Africa with ammo easily available and components for reloading. Question - Is this good enuff for a Kudu/Grizzly/Large moose?
Seeing as they are no longer in production and were one of the most sought after rifles ever made by Kimber, you will have an easier time locating a handful of hen's teeth. On the off chance one does hit the market, prices would be expected to match the current rules of supply and demand.For me it would be a 375 HH specific a Kimber Talkeetna. Weather would be less of a problem available ammo the world over, legal everywhere for all game. Adequate energy ( use enough gun)Carry’s well and bullet range is from 235 to almost 400 gr.
What’s not to like?
And I have one but do have to support the above comments on the 340 it is always a question which one should I use? In all practically it doesn’t matter they both will get the job done as long as they meet rules and regs.
Yes Redleg that my goal, a general purpose rifle that I can use everywhere else specially N America and also for Plain games in Africa. Question - Is thisIf you are looking for a general purpose caliber for the remainder of the world - pronghorn to ibex to plains game then a double of any sort is mildly ridiculous and almost anything heavier than a .300 is a liability. I would get a quality bolt action in .300 Win Mag (or its equivalent) and never look back.
Thats what I thought, but wanted to be sure. I have my DB for these large predators.Maybe not for grizzly, though many have been taken with a 200 gr bullet from a .300. I would feel better with a .338 or 9.3. However those or somewhat overkill for a pronghorn, whitetail or mule deer.
Thank you, but already having a DB, I would like to give the bolt gun a shot...If you look for a smaller double the 9.3x74 is a great choice. Ammo is availability is considerably more available than the 375 flanged. Like @Red Leg mentioned the 300 WM is hard to beat.
In a perfect world...you should have both the 300WM and 375H&H...and I'd probably add a fast .25 caliber like the 257WBY for good measure.Guys, I have narrowed down my choices to either a 300 Win Mag or a 375 H&H, mainly because of all of you have said in terms of versatility, ammo availability, reloading components readily available. In addition, the plethora of bullet options for both is very encouraging to know. (I admit I have no idea on the granular level of efficacies for different bullet categories.)Want to explore and find out
I'm also wondering if I should even still consider the 375 H&H , and just use my 470 where it is meant to be used. I'm no collector and plan to use my rifles as they are meant to be used i.e "hunting". I will hate to keep anyone as treat them as a safe queen or hope to pass them on to my heirs.
Your feedback is much appreciated, and also if you happen to come across any good 300 Win Mag please give me a shout. Cheers
Understand, and that's not the expectation either. Need to be realistic, even in the great USA ammo is still difficult to find for my 470, I have enough now BTW.An Alaskan guide told me the ammo most likely your will find in a gun store in Alaska would be a 30-06 and 375 H&H. He had a 375 Ruger which was light weight compared to a M-70. He did mention some feeding issues. Also, his was a stainless model which could be a consideration if much hunting is to be done in remote Alaska. Maybe someone will chime in on most common ammo found in Africa during normal times. I understand that a gun store will not be behind every bush where is exactly where you will need one if out of ammo.
Very good comments Sir, as toIn a perfect world...you should have both the 300WM and 375H&H...and I'd probably add a fast .25 caliber like the 257WBY for good measure.
Use the appropriate caliber for the appropriate game. Your 470NE has all the big dangerous stuff covered. 375H&H for Giraffe, Eland and even Buffalo. 300WM for Kudu, Oryx and others up to about 600#. Then the 257WBY for smaller antelope all the way down to varmints like Jackal and Baboon.
Also, I'm more than a bit biased. I currently have only one centerfire rifle caliber...375H&H. So if I were to say you only need one...
Just so you know...if you were to step into a Blaser R8 aluminum receiver and Professional stock (or a timber one if you are so inclined) with standard 300WM barrel, you would be set up for all the other calibers mentioned above. And don't forget there is a 22lr conversion kit as well.Very good comments Sir, as to
"In a perfect world...you should have both the 300WM and 375H&H...and I'd probably add a fast .25 caliber like the 257WBY for good measure."
You are spot on, maybe one at a time....in order of sequence 300 WM, 375 H&H and then a 257/275 WBY/Rigby. ....
Don't quite follow, conversion kit to convert a 300 WM to a .22? Nah, in my mind these conversion kits don't work very well, IMHO.Just so you know...if you were to step into a Blaser R8 aluminum receiver and Professional stock (or a timber one if you are so inclined) with standard 300WM barrel, you would be set up for all the other calibers mentioned above. And don't forget there is a 22lr conversion kit as well.Perfect for safari rifle practice at 1/10th the cost for ammo.
In most cases I would agree with you on the 22lr conversion kits...but not the one from Blaser. Take a read through this thread...Don't quite follow, conversion kit to convert a 300 WM to a .22? Nah, in my mind these conversion kits don't work very well, IMHO.
Thanks for enlightening me though but I want to keep things stock.
In a perfect world...you should have both the 300WM and 375H&H...and I'd probably add a fast .25 caliber like the 257WBY for good measure.
Use the appropriate caliber for the appropriate game. Your 470NE has all the big dangerous stuff covered. 375H&H for Giraffe, Eland and even Buffalo. 300WM for Kudu, Oryx and others up to about 600#. Then the 257WBY for smaller antelope all the way down to varmints like Jackal and Baboon.
Also, I'm more than a bit biased. I currently have only one centerfire rifle caliber...375H&H. So if I were to say you only need one...