What do I buy?

[Willem le Clus]

I live in Namibia. Shoot a 25-06 for the plains and 375 Ruger for the bush. Sold a 6.5 Creed as it just did not fit. Out to 300m the 25 wins hands down, my limit when hunting. We are allowed 4 hunting rifles of different calibers here. The other rifle is on old Steyer (1904) in 7x57 - my son's rifle. Africa model. Thing is, there is an open spot now - keeps me awake. As a lot of farms require suppressors now, I am looking for a carry rifle with suppressor - 8 x68 0r 9.3 x 62. What do you suggest? Had a 308 and 30-06 in the past which is perfect. But ..........

 

[Neophyte]

9.3 X 62 or .338 Win Mag.
Personally, being in the states, I’m a fan of the .338WM. Or you could try a .416 on for size.

 

[Piet Brood]

9.3x62 to replace the 375 Ruger. 8x68s to fill the gap.

 

[HUNTROMANIA]

I live in Namibia. Shoot a 25-06 for the plains and 375 Ruger for the bush. Sold a 6.5 Creed as it just did not fit. Out to 300m the 25 wins hands down, my limit when hunting. We are allowed 4 hunting rifles of different calibers here. The other rifle is on old Steyer (1904) in 7x57 - my son's rifle. Africa model. Thing is, there is an open spot now - keeps me awake. As a lot of farms require suppressors now, I am looking for a carry rifle with suppressor - 8 x68 0r 9.3 x 62. What do you suggest? Had a 308 and 30-06 in the past which is perfect. But ..........

I would go for previous comments and recommendations .338 instead of 8x68 S.
9.3x62 is on top of my favourite calibers up to 200m.