Recent content by Boglor

A bit to unpack from the OP, but folks have already covered most of it. I own a 6.5CM and it is easy and cheap to shoot. If needed, I wouldn't mind using it on Caribou or similar sized creatures, especially in the alpine open country up here. I use a 7x57 with 168 LRXs at 2640 fps instead...

My experience, I happily accompanied my buddy on his buffalo hunt on our first Africa experience. I was with him when he took the buffalo and we both hunted plains game while we were there. Everyone is different, but personally, I would not hesitate to hunt at least buffalo on my first Africa...

When I went to the Caprivi in 2024, I used the 168 gr LRX in my 7x57 at 2640 fps. I took a Zebra at 90 yards, Full pass through on the hanger (we heard the bullet ricochet off the hill far behind him, so it still had significant velocity after going through). Destroyed his Heart, ran 60 yards...

The scope is a Primary Arms 1-8 PLXC with the mil reticle. Great scope, 17 oz and a true 1 power. Excellent eye relief and Field of view.

Hello everyone, I just got back from Namibia and decided it was about time I actually joined the forum. I love the 7x57 and also love this ancient thread, so I'll throw my first post here. Alamo Precison Custom Rifle, 7x57 168 grain Barnes LRX @ 2640 fps. (I can elaborate on the gun and...