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Just about every African PH that I have met uses a 308 for plains game. I suppose they know something about the subject as well. I do know one who prefers the 30-06, and another who is very much a fan of the 300 win mag. But the 30 calibers are highly used and recommended in Africa.

I think the difference in bullets tell most of the story. Readily expanding conventional lead core bullets in the 308 vs much tougher monolithic copper bullets in the 7mm/08. In my experience, lung shot critters with modest velocity monolithic bullets can cover some ground. Lung shot critters...

So how long is the wait on a Heym double ordered today? Has that been asked before? Is it okay to ask it now? I hope it’s not too much trouble to anyone for me to even be thinking about it.

I figured building a dangerous game rifle on a Savage 110 with a detachable magazine was a risky endeavor but I never figured it would lead to your demise. ( At least on the internet) Whoda thought it? Controlled Round Feed triumphs yet again. We all saw it coming.

I have a pair of CZ 550s in 7x57 and 9.3x62. Mine have Classic American stock design. Great pair of cartridges for plains game as well as buffalo under the right conditions. I also recently acquired a Custom M98 Mauser Mannlicher by the late Robert Woodfil.Looks a lot like the custom rifles...

I took a 308 to Africa for Plains game and had great results with 165 Trophy Bonded Tipped bullets. Every hit was a quick kill, all exited except a quartering away trophy waterbuck. It was recovered under the off side hide after nearly 3 feet of straight line penetration. It looked like an...

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Just find a Model 70 Winchester in 416 Remington. Works on everything, ammo widely available too.I have used mine on plains game at up to 200 yards as well as Cape Buffalo with perfect results.

Several really good alternatives to a 308: 30/06 for a little more power 300 Win Mag for more power and flatter trajectory 280 Remington for same recoil but flatter trajectory 7mm/08 for less recoil 7x57 for less recoil and classic style 7mm Rem Mag for very flat trajectory 300 WSM...

I have the same rifle. Same scope bases and rings and a 1-6 Tijicon. Bump for a great rig for Africa.

A friend who recently passed away was a veterinarian who carefully examined every animal he shot and saved the bullets if they failed to exit. He had a big collection of 165 Sierra Game Kings that were in pieces because of core-jacket separation. He lost a couple of animals that he knew were...

I have a good bit of experience with the Sierra 165 game king. When shot at deer at less than 50 yards they very frequently have core jacket separation and fail to exit. Seen a big buck lost when hit in the shoulder and apparently did not reach the vitals. No way I would trust my leopard...

Just saw this thread. Wow! Congratulations on a great buffalo and a great hunt. Using the double rifle just made it perfect.

I own currently 5 used Dakotas. Happy with all of them. Accurate, super reliable with wonderful fit and finish. I bought every one of them from Duke McCaa of Gulf Breeze firearms. 4 were in like new condition. I also have ordered new guns from him as well from Dakota/ Parkwest. Also...

If you are going hunting with the rifle, then a low powered scope is the way to go. I have Warne Bases and Warne quick detachable rings on three Model 70s. Two 375s and a 416. They work great for me. Good for you for getting out there. Take that rifle hunting. There are lots of places in...