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Short answer yes. Would prefer a .308 calibre. Not for Eland.

Just use what you wear when gardening as long as there arent dramatic changes in shade. It's not a fashion show.

This is a joke post right ?

I've taken a .308W on one trip and a 9.3x62 on another to South Africa. Both work very well. If Eland+ is on your list take the 9.3.. Otherwise take the one you shoot the best and start practising from different shooting positions and different ranges.

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There is a lot of good hunting to be had with the 6mm cartridges. My son shot more game than I did with his .243W. Not everything weighs 200kg +. Your 6mm Rem would make a great second rifle.

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Off topic but does Bassie still own the pub in Hoedspruit ?

He was one of few big game hunters that understood animal behaviour from his extensive experience. He also didn't claim he'd been charged by every single buffalo he'd hunted like some do. RIP and happy hunting in the green fields beyond Mr Pappas. EDIT. spelling.

Around 250 grains for euro game.

Much envy. Much drooling. Congratulations.

EDIT: IMO Rigbys are tarted up modern Mausers M98 model, with some flash woodwork and an expensive options list. Find a good used CZ550 or similar and a good gunsmith. Most of the bigger bores have had very little use. Does the same job and the money you save can go towards more hunting. The...

NO. I once had a Remington 700 Classic in .220 Swift. It's very much a 'specialist' cartridge in my opinion. Matched with good optics it can't be beaten for accurate/one shot, small pest eradication. A Grendel would be far more versatile.

Do what you can to cover every eventuality. Hope for the best and plan for the worst.