If you could pick any caliber of rifle for plains game in africa and then big game in the U.S., what would you choose? The reason I am asking, is I bought a new rifle at an auction the other evening and I can pick the caliber. I already have a 30-06 and an 300 Weatherby.

i took a 300wm and i took up to kudu with no problems. what ever u decide on make shure u can get ammo if yours gets misplaced on the way over. also use ammo with a primum bullet. not worth the problems to cheep out. i took 180 grain tbbc in federal preium. good luck

For me it's simple.....a .30-06 and handloads in a featherweight rifle.

Works like a charm and easy to carry all day long.

Since you already have a 30-06, I would go with the .300 Win Mag. I own two rifles chambered in that caliber and love both of them.

As you already have a 30-06 and 300 Weatherby, I'd go a step up. Even though you said plains game, I'd get a 375 H&H to be ready for when the dangerous game bug bites.

If you don't want to go as big as the 375 (which is a great round) I would get a 338 Win Mag. It will have a bit more punch then the ones you already have. If you have ever wanted to hunt DG or just want a big bore then get the 375.

I have to agree with cable68. If you decide you want a Giraffe or Eland, then (I) think the .375 would be about the perfect medicine. Shoot, you could even go bigger, like cable said if the DG bug ever bites Eland and Giraffe are big enough critters that you're never going to be over-gunned and you might be able to choose a caliber you're comfortable chasing DG with. I don't know what choices you have available but there's my 2 cents.

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Originally posted by cable68:
As you already have a 30-06 and 300 Weatherby, I'd go a step up. Even though you said plains game, I'd get a 375 H&H to be ready for when the dangerous game bug bites.

Ditto. The 375 is my go to gun for big game. I have killed deer, 1 elk and an antelope with it.

I'm with WyoJoe and the other guy's that picked the .375 H&H.....It would fit in well with your present battery without crowding that .300 Wby like the .338W would.

-Ron

With a 30 caliber and a 375, you would be ready to tackle anything. That really is a classic 2 rifle battery. Either of your 30 cals will fit the bill for the light rifle.
BigBullet

Throw a big bullet a 375H&H.. You will find it addicting...and want more...

Mike

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Originally posted by retreever:
Throw a big bullet a 375H&H.. You will find it addicting...and want more...

Mike

What retreever said plus 3 guns, all in .375 H&H.

I would say 375 H&H would be a good choice.

You are not recoil sensitive (proven by the shooting a 300 Wby)so a good .375 H&H in a CRF rifle like a CZ 550 or a Winchester 70 would be a great choice.

I have a 300 wby and it kicks more than my 375 H&H.

I've hunted Hogs, Deer, & Coyotes with mine.

I also found that my 375 kicks less then my 338. They are actually pretty pleasent to shoot.

Since you already have a 30-06 & a 300 Wby I would get a 338 Win or a 375 H&H.

Without knowing what action that rifle has, I suggest you get a .375H&H, or if you will never hunt brown bears or African DG, get a .340Wby.

George

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The rifle will be a H-S Precision. It will probably be my one gun for everything when it is all said and done.

Since you have a 300 wby, try a 338 Win Mag.

What new_guy said!

If you are looking for a reason not to buy a new gun (don't know why that would be) stick with the 300 wby and you are good.jj

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Originally posted by Uplandhunter:
The rifle will be a H-S Precision. It will probably be my one gun for everything when it is all said and done.

You ought to see what the 270 gr Speer BTSP @ about 2600-2650 fps does to prairie dogs.

375 H&H (I am a 338 fan also if you don't want to go with the 375) I have two of each so I am satisfied, right now anyway.

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Originally posted by Uplandhunter:
The rifle will be a H-S Precision. It will probably be my one gun for everything when it is all said and done.

Ok, I'm going to ruffle a few feathers. I love my 375 and I will never be without one but it is not "my one gun for everything" in North America. You have a 30.06 and a 300 Roy so you have two guns already that meet the one gun for everything title.

Anything that you buy now is just a fun gun. So go with whatever's your idea of fun, whether that's a 25.06, a 338 or a 375.

Just to be different, because the 375HH is the choice that jumps immediately to mine, I'd go with the 9.3x62.

The 9.3x62 is an excellent choice for the lower US and Alaska, and is also an excellent choice for African plains game.

You can build a slightly lighter rifle in this caliber than the 375, and still not have to be over the top with recoil, and it is really a good deer cartridge for the woods. Kudude

Keep it simple, its has to be a 375 H+H.
Its easy to get ammo for, it kills everything everywhere legally.
In addition a 220 gn flatpoint is great for the smaller deer species.
Never make hunting more complicated than it needs to be.

regards

Mark

The obvious answer is 375 H&H. However, if they say that big bores are not eligable than I'd go for a classic old school caliber, the 7X57. Try one, they are addicting.

If not a .375 H&H then a .325 WSM.

Shoot! Every one needs at least one 375.

465H&H

The .375 H&H is a marvelous round. it shoots flat enough for most applications, is enough gun for most critters, has manageable recoil and does not destroy an excessive amount of tissue. As the old saying goes; you can eat right up to the hole.

Recoil? -My model 700 in .338 RUM is still the worst and that includes comparing it to my .458 Lott RSM!

One cannot go wrong with a one rifle battery in .375 H&H.