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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...

My PH told me the 270 grain TSX bullet with it’s increased velocity was his absolute favorite bullet on a 375 for buffalo. Because it was a quick killer and it was not as prone to exit as the 300 grain TSX. For the record I prefer a 416 but a 375 with a 270 TSX is probably the best choice for...

Have BARs in 25/06, 308 and 270. Great rifles. I really like Sauers and have 202s in 270 and 30-06. I would like to try a Sauer 303, but they are very rare in the USA. How is the trigger and how accurate is your Sauer 303?

Bob, I feel your pain, stupidity away from some great deals myself.

I have used a 147 grain Hornady ELDM to kill a large wild boar, around 225 pounds. He was in a trap and I wanted to see if the bullet would get through the shoulder and into the vitals at an impact velocity of around 2900 fps. It did. No exit. Dead instantly.

Where did you find that 232 grain Norma Ammo?

I had a Model 24 NULA with a 24 inch number 2 profile barrel in 30-06. It would shot half inch groups with Federal Premium ammo. Great rifles.

I have multiple examples of 70s and CZ 550s. They are both solid working rifles, both sometimes need to be worked over by a gunsmith to be perfect. I think a good example of either will get most any job done. Only the Winchester is still in production, I have a new Super Grade being...

Have used several Fullfield II 3-9 scopes through the years. Great little rugged scope. I just got a 4-20x50 Veracity PH which has been perfect so far. A friend has one too and really likes it. The programmable elevation turret with heads up display sure seems like a game changer. We have...