Which one should be my third rifle and why...

[Northern Shooter]

Well since your 470 is 4 cartridge classes greater than your 9.3 (0.458, 0.423, 0.416 & 0.375), why not continue that “spread” another 4 classes down?

I believe that puts you in the 7mm/ 0.284 class (0.358, 0.338, 0.323, 0.308).

 

[SStomcat]

Why not just get a 30-06 barrel for your Sauer? You already know the rifle. But if you must get a new rifle (and I strongly support that), look at the Rigby Highland Stalker in 30-06.

Please let us know what you decided.

Safe shooting

Yes thats an option, I guess only thing that will be needed is the barrel and ammo clip.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Never too late. I ended up buying a Savage Timberline because it's the only factory 280 AI that comes in LH. I just got some 175 gr NFs for it, it's now my wife's rifle since she's decided that getting behind a rifle in Africa is pretty fun.

@sgt_zim
Sounds like you need to learn what I have been telling @ActionBob for a while now .
What's hers is hers and what's yours is hers.
When you buy something you want but two as she will want it as well.
Bob was a slow learner but I think he is finally getting the picture.
And NO it belongs to a friend doesn't work because you will have to get her one any way.
Bob

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Yes thats an option, I guess only thing that will be needed is the barrel and ammo clip.

@SStomcat
With the price of parts plus a new scope it would probably be cheaper to just buy a good new or second hand rifle.
Bob

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Sweet.

He already has 9.3 so no need for a silly 35

Fast 25, no thanks for large antelopes for me!

And good luck finding 280ai anywhere in the world if your ammo no shows

So stick with 30-06 or 300

@dchuck
Nothin silly about a 35. They is for smart people.
Agree fast 25 not for big antelope but @SStomcat did say small to medium NOT large so fast 25 would fit the bill nicely.
@One Day... Had a very successful of hunt with a fast 25 including zebra and all his other game. All one shot kills. I know a zebra isn't a big antelope but it's still big.
Just saying.
Bob