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Ammunition availability is somewhat limited but increasing with Hornady loading an ECX and Norma has launched it’s Jaktmatch in the cartridge. But most likely still a European cartridge and availability in Africa is probably scarce. I do not handload myself, but is in the process of getting a...

I will propose taking a look at the 8,5x55 - especially if you have a Blaser R8. Generally replicates the .338 and is becoming increasingly popular on the continent. Big downside is that you will probably not find the ammunition locally if it is lost in transit.

I have had the opportunity to handle one in-store and, if choosing between the two, I would prefer the Sauer 404 in its steel configuration. In my opinion, the overall quality of the S505 is not particularly impressive with a lot of plastic bits. E.g., the magazin rattles when moving the rifle...

Thank you very much, and likewise! The Idun is only available with the laminated VG7 steel not with the CoS. Is the CoS worth the wait or?

Ready for the hunt with HTK Safaris!

Thank you very much for your opinion and guidance. It is valued! Also leaning towards the 7x64 Brenneke. I am very fond of 7mms - seems to be the sweet spot between ballistics, recoil and performance

Here are my two Roselli knives and the Casström Safari Mini Hunter. Looking to add a Fällkniven Idun CoS to the collection.

It is not that I don’t like the .270win, I just have a preference for European cartridges. I believe that both 6,5 and 7x64 has equally good copper availability (e.g., Norma and Rws), while rather cheaper training ammo available for the 6,5. However, leaning a bit more towards the 7x64 for the...

My plan is to have three barrels that will cover, if not all up to Buffalo, then most hunting situations. The smallest cartridge (6,5x55/7x64/.270win) will be used most of the time in Denmark and Europe, while the others will be used for driven hunts, hunting trips abroad, buffalo some day etc.

Resurrecting this thread as I am about to make the final move to complete my setup. Which of the combinations should I go for? (Currently own .270win and 8,5x55) 1) 6,5x55/8,5x55/.375 2) .270/8,5x55/.375 3) 7x64/8,5x55/.375 I’m least keen on #2, as I fancy European cartridges.

Congratulations on a very nice buck! What cartridge did you take him with?

You won't find many bullets (factory loaded) for the 9,3x62 similar to this: https://www.norma-ammunition.com/sv-se/produkter/dedicated-hunting/centerfire-rifle/norma-bondstrike/norma-bondstrike-extreme-7x64-107g---20171532 for the 7x64. Adjusting for drop is one thing, while adjusting for wind...

The 7x64 will cover hunting for medium size game, whereas the 9,3x62 will cover heavier sized game such as large wild boars, moose, and bear. Additionally, the 7x64 is more suitable for long range shooting. But generally speaking, there is little that the 7x64 can, that the 9,3x62 cannot. The...

So I actually ended up replacing my barrels with a 7x64 and a 9,3x62 for my R8. Will most likely add a 6,5x55 for pure roebuck and fox stalking and for the range. I figured that 9,3x62 is probably the heaviest I need for European hunting (very good for moose, wild boar and bear) and maybe one or...

Just to give an update: I decided to switch the .270win to a 6,5x55 SE and ordered the fluted barrel today. So my battery will look as follows: 6,5x55, 8,5x55, and .375H&H. Should be covered for everything worldwide with a decent gap between the cartridges.

Thank you very much for this insightful post! I think I will replace my .270win with the 6.5x55 primarily for fox, roe deer, and doe and fawn. Since I already have the 8.5x55, I will keep it and use it for boars and fallow (buck), red deer, and hunts where reach is important (i.e., mountains)...

Would love to have 7x57 at the low end. However, availability of factory ammunition is extremely limited if not non-existing when it comes to lead-free ammunition. The 6,5x55 is one of the most popular calibers in Sweden for everything up to bear (including moose).

I completely agree. Planning on a Gemse hunt for next year actually - so yes. Also going for Topfågel eventually.

Exactly my concern as well. As I am mostly hunting in lead-free only territories, I want velocity for the hard monolithic bullets to expand properly. But I think 6.5 for fox and roe, 8.5x55 (900 m/s with 160gr TTSx) and then .375 for bear, moose and eventually buffalo would be an interesting...

I Think I’m gonna add a 6.5x55 to my current setup to test if it can replace the .270win eventually. My main concern regarding replacing the .270win with a 6.5x55 is the lower energy and velocity on longer distances and on the bigger boars. I’m hunting a lot of roe deer in Sweden, and wild boars...

I also like that combination. My only concern, however, is that the gap between the 6.5 and the 7x64 is rather small. Maybe I should consider another proposal in from the thread; swapping the .270 for the 6.5x55 and then keep the 8.5x55 and the .375H&H (to include DG and bear hunting). I only...

I am not sure about the availability of the 8x68 nor the 9.3x64. Don’t think it’s very good in copper bullets (factory loaded). Yes, I know that. But not from the continent ;) I am split between the 9.3x62 and the .375H&H.

Greetings all I recently purchased three barrels for my Blaser R8 to cover all hunting in Scandinavia but with the opportunity to go cover anything worldwide as well. My three barrels are .270win, 8.5x55 blaser, and the .375H&H. Being a European hunter and liking traditions has made me rethink...

I'm loving my R8 Stradivari in its .270win setup. Considering changing the recoil pad for a red one, but I can't decide if it'll match the wood...