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If you play by the silly rules, my LH M70 in 375 H&H and my LH Stag 15 in 223. If you're an original thinker: Two CRF long action Savages and then I'd own three boltheads for each, 6 mag boxes and 60 barrels and have every cartridge that I could want. Frank "I don't know what there is about buffalo that frightens me so.....He looks like he hates you personally. He looks like you owe him money." - Robert Ruark, Horn of the Hunter, 1953 NRA Life, SAF Life, CRPA Life, DRSS lite | |||
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My choices would be my Rem 416 and my 338 Rem Ultra Mag. | |||
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Two Mausers: 1) 7x64, Swarovski 3-9x36 2) .375 H&H with good open sites and VXIII 1.75-6x32 in Claw Mounts. Rear opened action, accompanying bottom metal with 4 down, barrel band Both with 23" barrels, quality walnut, M70 safeties, Timney triggers. Other options would be .30-06 or 7x57 on the lighter end or 9,3 (either 62 or 64) or a.404Jeff on the upper end. | |||
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9.3x64B and a Double in 470NE. ozhunter | |||
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7x57 and scoped 9.3x74r SCI Life Member NRA Patron Life Member DRSS | |||
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I'll take the two bazongas in Fjold's avatar.  Cheers "The appearance of the law most be upheld--especially while it's being broken." Boss Tweed | |||
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I only need one rifle. Its a take down built on a granite mtn. action 300H&H barrel 400H&H all put together by Clayton Nelson. | |||
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I couldn't agree more! Gray Ghost Hunting Safaris http://grayghostsafaris.com Phone: 615-860-4333 Email: hunts@grayghostsafaris.com NRA Benefactor DSC Professional Member SCI Member RMEF Life Member NWTF Guardian Life Sponsor NAHC Life Member Rowland Ward - SCI Scorer Took the wife the Eastern Cape for her first hunt: http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6881000262 Hunting in the Stormberg, Winterberg and Hankey Mountains of the Eastern Cape 2018 http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4801073142 Hunting the Eastern Cape, RSA May 22nd - June 15th 2007 http://forums.accuratereloadin...=810104007#810104007 16 Days in Zimbabwe: Leopard, plains game, fowl and more: http://forums.accuratereloadin...=212108409#212108409 Natal: Rhino, Croc, Nyala, Bushbuck and more http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6341092311 Recent hunt in the Eastern Cape, August 2010: Pics added http://forums.accuratereloadin...261039941#9261039941 10 days in the Stormberg Mountains http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7781081322 Back in the Stormberg Mountains with friends: May-June 2017 http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6001078232 "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading" - Thomas Jefferson Every morning the Zebra wakes up knowing it must outrun the fastest Lion if it wants to stay alive. Every morning the Lion wakes up knowing it must outrun the slowest Zebra or it will starve. It makes no difference if you are a Zebra or a Lion; when the Sun comes up in Africa, you must wake up running...... "If you're being chased by a Lion, you don't have to be faster than the Lion, you just have to be faster than the person next to you." | |||
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As always, my 300mag and a 416. Have never found either to be lacking for their intended roles. | |||
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7X64 and 9.3X64 | |||
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Is that two rifles for everything or two rifles for each species we hunt or want to hunt plus two for each competitive event, because that seems more realistic to me.  If I were limited to only two total it would be my .375 H&H and .222 Remington. | |||
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300 H&H and a .416 Rigby. Regards, Dave | |||
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The heavy gun is easy...416 Rem Mag. The light one is a toss up between the 30-06 and 338 Win Mag. Guess I'd settle on the 30-06 as the light rifle. | |||
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30-06 and 458 Win Mag -Or- .303 Brit and 450 Nitro Express Jason "Chance favors the prepared mind." | |||
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.300WinMag and .375H&H - a perfect pair! | |||
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Just two? 1) 9,3x62 with 3-9X scope and ghost ring sights. 2) Frankengun flat top 20" AR-15 in .223, 2.5-10X scope and popup battle sights. One for pleasure and one for business... | |||
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300 WSM and 375 Ruger DR B | |||
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375 H&H and 458 WinMag, both Ruger 77's. Lo do they call to me, They bid me take my place among them in the Halls of Valhalla, Where the brave may live forever. | |||
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That's exactly what I would say as well. I'd even go so far as to have them be the same rifle (M70 LH would be nice), and have the same scope on each so there would never be a question when I shouldered one. It might sound a little boring and monotonous, but I'd never be uncertain when taking a shot. _____________________________________________________ No safe queens! | |||
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9.3x62 458 LOT | |||
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Winchester M 70 in .375 H & H and Remington 700 in 7 Rem Mag. | |||
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That is exactly what I did my .300WM & .375H&H are both HS Precision w/same Swaro scopes - .300 is olive and .375 is brown - it does help! | |||
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.375 and 30-06. Preferrably in Winchester Model 70's. | |||
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.308 Winchster .375 H&H Both in Model 70 Winchesters! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ J. Lane Easter, DVM A born Texan has instilled in his system a mind-set of no retreat or no surrender. I wish everyone the world over had the dominating spirit that motivates Texans.– Billy Clayton, Speaker of the Texas House No state commands such fierce pride and loyalty. Lesser mortals are pitied for their misfortune in not being born in Texas.— Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to Texas in May, 1991. | |||
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Good call "KIWI"... ...Shotguns do it all! ...JW | |||
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22LR, 30-06 NRA Life Member, Band of Bubbas Charter Member, PGCA, DRSS. Shoot & hunt with vintage classics. | |||
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I think I would stick with the classics. A 270 Win, and a 375 H&H, both on 98 actions. If I couldn't have a shotgun as well, I would have to think that over carefully. Maybe a 300 or 338, and a shotgun. Maybe a drilling 12/12/7x65R and a 375 H&H? Don't know, I hope I never have to choose just 2 rifles! There is no spoon. | |||
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I think I would have to go with two of the favorites in my gun safe: M77 .338 win mag, and my Whitworth in .416 Rem....... "Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming. Semper Fidelis "Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time" | |||
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7x57 and .375, I can't think of much I couldn't hunt with those two with n o handicap. A shot not taken is always a miss | |||
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Just 2? In a survival mode, I suppose my 30-06 with a bunch of softs and some solids and a my old Win. 63 in 22 L.R. I wouldn't like it much but I'd get by.....and I could carry enough 22 ammo in one pocket to last a lifetime. Not in a survival mode, I suppose my 06 and my .375, naw make it the same 22.... Ray Atkinson Atkinson Hunting Adventures 10 Ward Lane, Filer, Idaho, 83328 208-731-4120 rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com | |||
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Since I only have two rifles, the choice is easy!  My 700ADL rem in 308w, with the meopta 1.5-6 scope and a sackfull of 185grain lapua mega factory ammo. I know it said centerfire, but I would still take my 22LR bolt action.. Johan There's plenty of room for all God's creatures. Right next to the mashed potatoes. | |||
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Two 30-06s. One sighted in with 165 gr premium bullet. The other sighted in with the heaviest 30 cal. premium bullet available. Both Mark x Mauser actions. Amen. Why shall there not be patient confidence in the ultimate justice of the people? Is there any better or equal hope in the world? Abraham Lincoln | |||
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I found that the 338 win mag and the 416 rem mag are very versitle.With bullets from 160 grs to 300 gr for the 338 and 300 to 450 for the 416 rem mag.Both are alot flatter shooting than you would think.i like medium heavy barrels for both. | |||
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A pre 64 M70 in 375 H&H and another Pre 64 M70 in 375 H&H. If they're gonna limit you to two, the next step is to limit you to one! And when they come to get the last one, hopefully they won't find the one that's buried out behind the barn.  Have gun- Will travel The value of a trophy is computed directly in terms of personal investment in its acquisition. Robert Ruark | |||
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338 win and 416 would cover but if im not leaving na 338 win and 25-06 VERITAS ODIUM PARIT | |||
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