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DDaBill replied to the thread Viability of the Big Horn Armory Model 89 in .500 S&W (22" Barrel) for Cape Buffalo?.I know a lever-action rifle probably isn’t the best choice for dangerous game, especially Cape buffalo. There are a lot of options out...
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DDaBill reacted to Bob Nelson 35Whelen's post in the thread Viability of the Big Horn Armory Model 89 in .500 S&W (22" Barrel) for Cape Buffalo? with
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@Red Leg Maybe if you could up it to a frozen tuna. The frozen herring night be fine for PG. I just think a tuna would carry more... -
DDaBill reacted to michael458's post in the thread Viability of the Big Horn Armory Model 89 in .500 S&W (22" Barrel) for Cape Buffalo? with Like.
No. While I have not personally studied the Big Horn action, I do not believe it is big enough to handle the larger case. This is...
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DDaBill reacted to BJH65's post in the thread Viability of the Big Horn Armory Model 89 in .500 S&W (22" Barrel) for Cape Buffalo? with Like.
Michael458 has provided some excellent information. If I had a Bighorn 500 S&W lever action rifle I would look into the new design .500...
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DDaBill replied to the thread Viability of the Big Horn Armory Model 89 in .500 S&W (22" Barrel) for Cape Buffalo?.So theoretically could the 50 Alaskan B&M be used in the Big Horn rifle if properly modified or they chose to build it would it have...
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DDaBill replied to the thread Viability of the Big Horn Armory Model 89 in .500 S&W (22" Barrel) for Cape Buffalo?.Yes there have been some excellent points brought up. What I have seen so far is right bullet and in the right place makes all the...
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DDaBill replied to the thread Viability of the Big Horn Armory Model 89 in .500 S&W (22" Barrel) for Cape Buffalo?.Thank you for that response @michael458 Great information. That is truly thinking outside the box with great data. Ive followed all...
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DDaBill reacted to Green Chile's post in the thread Viability of the Big Horn Armory Model 89 in .500 S&W (22" Barrel) for Cape Buffalo? with Like.
My experiences were with Marlin guide guns heavily modified. I exceeded the design’s intended specifications and that was a risk. I...
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DDaBill replied to the thread Viability of the Big Horn Armory Model 89 in .500 S&W (22" Barrel) for Cape Buffalo?.The rifles that you have had come apart were they the Big Horn Armory Model 89 or other brands? Were they purpose built for those high...
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DDaBill replied to the thread Viability of the Big Horn Armory Model 89 in .500 S&W (22" Barrel) for Cape Buffalo?.Thanks one and all for your feedback. I gather from most it's probably not a good idea. What lead me down this path is just looking at...
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DDaBill posted the thread Viability of the Big Horn Armory Model 89 in .500 S&W (22" Barrel) for Cape Buffalo? in Hunting Africa.Hi all, I’m new to dangerous game hunting and have not yet been to Africa, but I’ve been doing quite a bit of research and would like...
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DDaBill replied to the thread Any Appetite for a New <$10K Double?.The 375 H&H and the 450/400 NE are excellent choices. If there would be a third option and if rimless isn't a problem I would love to...
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DGuns&Ammo boss made a a .460 G&A Nr2 that was a .458-404 case on a converted H&H .458 double rifle . So it’s possible to go for the...
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DDaBill replied to the thread Any Appetite for a New <$10K Double?.I think Bertran does make 404 jeffery rimmed. I haven't done a deep dive but the 404 Jeffery and the 450/400 NE have very similar...
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DBrenneke made a 9,3x65R on the 7x65R case And that was ballistics of the 9,3x64 But the .375 Fl case could work also What would...