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Agreed with this! I also run 200gr RWS Evo in mine with Norma 204 at a conservative but deadly accurate 2880 fps. Happy hunting with your rifle, 8x68S is also my favourite allrounder and I am sure you won't be disappointed!

Beautiful rifle! It will be perfect for your intended use for large antelope at 200-350m distances. I've got a Krico in 8x68S and load it with 200 gr RWS Evolution bonded bullets and have never had to shoot an animal twice. I have successfully taken eland, gemsbok, kudu and wildebeest with...

Thanks Velo for you thoughtful reply. I know I can use my existing rifles for springbok hunting. The 8x68S is truly a magnificent hard hitter even at longer ranges and I have had many a successful hunt with her. But I have already convinced the wife that I need a new rifle for springbok so...

Yes after the 6 I will definitely need a 9.3x62 as well. And maybe a 10.75.

Now that does sound really exciting. If I can find a rifle chambered in this cartridge we may just have a winner...

Like most of you fine folks on this forum I've found myself not needing another rifle yet definitely needing another rifle. I've currently got a Mauser 7x57 and a Krico 8x68S which can shoot anything and everything in Namibia without issues. So that's why I need another rifle, I'm sure you all...

I know it's not on your list but an 8x68S or its American equal the 325 WSM will be just about perfect for you application, they put big stuff down from far out.

Let me start by saying that I am an absolute novice with big bore rifles. I can shoot a 300wm or 8x68S all day without problems but recently got a chance to shoot a friend's .458 winchester with a 500 gr bullet and it felt like a truck had smashed into my shoulder after just one shot. I am...

I have shot red hartebeest, blue wildebeest, oryx, kudu, baboon, impala, springbuck and warthogs with my 7x57 and it has not failed me once. Heavy for caliber bullets (160-175 gr) going at moderate velocities = penetration. Don't need premium bullets, good 'ol cup and core will do the job at...

If you are coming to Namibia there is no minimum caliber requirement for DG, but you need a minimum of 5 400 Joules (3 980 ft*lb) at the muzzle. I speak under correction, but I don't think the 9.3x62 achieves this with standard loads. Take the 375 and hunt everything, more than enough for PG and...

Direct translation would be hand tension. No idea what that could mean for break action rifles, maybe easier to open/close?

7x57 Mauser Oberndorf with 173gr PPU soft point factory ammo

Namibia

Taken with a 7x57 Mauser Oberndorf with 173gr PPU soft point factory ammo

Don't think all the photos uploaded with my previous post, this is the eland.