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I am having a custom rifle built. One option will be off of the long action from Montana. The action has a capacity to hold a cartridge that is 3.650" [inch] in length. What caliber would you pick for deer, elk, black bear, caribou, wild boar, and eventually plain game in Africa? I appreciatre your opinions. It is always nice to see the diversity in how we all think. Personally, I was pointing in the 300 H&H direction. | ||
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.338-06 or .35 Whelan... Hey, you asked !! Have fun ! BT53 Elk, it's what's for dinner..  | |||
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300 H&H  35 wheelchair  300 H&H  338-06  DRSS: HQ Scandinavia. Chapters in Sweden & Norway | |||
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The reason I have not really looked at the 30'06 class of cartridges is becuase I kind of feel it is a waste to have that nice magnum box stuffed with standard length rounds. If it was a standard box, it would probably have a 9.3X62mm stuffed in it already. | |||
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It's a custom and you can afford to be different ... 358STA. Cheers... Con | |||
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As much as I like the 300 Mag, you might cinsider the 338 Win Mag. With 210 Nosler Partitions [or similar] it shoots plenty flat, and with 250 Nosler Partitions [or similar] it will handle the big stuff if you bump into them up close, but you still have some reach. DOUBLE RIFLE SHOOTERS SOCIETY | |||
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Oh didn't I mention that I already have a 338 Win Mag? I would prefer another caliber. | |||
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I was going to suggest a 300 until you said you have a 338 win mag. I'd be looking at a 7mm stw or 7mm-300 wby to fill that magnum action. Long range deer, elk, caribou, and plains game. Bullets ranging from 100 to 195 grains. That's just my take, Diversity right? Keith | |||
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338WM | |||
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I think i would opt for the 358 STA. I have a model 70 classic in 7mmSTW I was considering a rebarrel to the sta but i think I will hang on to it for awhile and see what tarts happining at the gun shows in reguards to model 70 classic prices. freedom1st | |||
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If I was having one built it would be in .300 H&H  | |||
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333_OKH, I just had a rebarrel done on a long action that was difficult choice to make as you are dealing with one now.  As is your predicament, I have a 338WM and on the other side I have a 7mmRM. What is a guy to do. After looking over the ballistic charts and bullet/brass availability, I opted for the 300WM. I am probably going with a 200grn pill for it. (just got the brass preped) The 7STW may be a good choice for ya too!! Whatever your decission, if it ain't what you want you can always try again.   Smedley ______________________ Smedley  ______________________ From Audacity of Hope: 'I will stand with the Muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction.' B.H.Obullshitter ------------------------------------ "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill ------------------------------------ "..it does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds.." Samuel Adams ------------------------------------ Facts are immaterial to liberals. Twisted perceptions however are invaluable. ------------------------------------ We Americans were tired of being thought of as dumb, by the rest of the world. So we went to the polls in November 2008 and removed all doubt.....let's not do it again in 2012 please. | |||
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358 Norma mag 358 STA 375 H&H 375 RUM or the 300 H&H In that order | |||
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375 RUM 416 AR 458 AR 470 AR | |||
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333_OKH Tell us what rifles you do have. Then we can make a recommendation. DOUBLE RIFLE SHOOTERS SOCIETY | |||
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8x68s  Jason "Chance favors the prepared mind." | |||
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Get what you want but all of the game mentioned can be taken easily with a 308 or 30-06. I would much rather carry around a lighter rifle in the Featherweight weight and size range than a magnum and for sure they are easier to shoot well. If your after a magnum get one of course. My experiance with the 300 H&H however is that it's not a very good round if your thinking of handloading it and it's even worse trying to find ammo for it. If I were getting a custom I would much rather have a Dakota action than a M1999. On the other hand I don't think about customs much. I have had a blank here for 25 years and it's still a blank. Join the NRA | |||
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I might be crazy but how about a 264 Winchester Magnum? | |||
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9.3x62 9.3x64 | |||
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I am with Gixer | |||
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This may sound like a bit of a dumb question but will the magazine length be the same as the action length or will it be a bit shorter? | |||
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300 Wetherby, for a traveling rifle I'd stick to a more standard cartridge. For a reach out and touch round, is pretty tough to beat the original 30 cal W round. __________________________________________________ The AR series of rounds, ridding the world of 7mm rem mags, one gun at a time. | |||
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I know this is a medium bore forum, but dont any of ya want to live a little? Even the 375 H&H can be handloaded down for plinking...  | |||
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with 338 covered try something in 416 VERITAS ODIUM PARIT | |||
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I'm going to put in a plug for the .358 STA. I have been doing a lot of research on this round lately and am impressed enough I am sending in my shot-out .300 Jarrett for conversion to STA. I like the idea of 250 gr bullets at 3000 fps, 275's at 2800, and 300's at 2700. It sounds like it will reach waayyy out there with authority, or kick a$$ when it's up close and personal. I had thought I was going with the .340 Weatherby, but this round sounds like even more of a good thing. | |||
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A Dakota or Ultra Mag cartridge if you have to be different....... I like the Dakota being built on a Rigby case.... cheers seafire | |||
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Keep it simple, 300 Weatherby. Gabe | |||
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Another vote here for the .358 STA.  Good shootingphurley | |||
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.375 HH because its versatility. If I wanted a really lightweight rifle end where it is legal a T3 SS in 9,3x62. | |||
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338WM Good Shoot'n! | |||
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9.3x62mm !  Doug Humbarger NRA Life member Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club 72'73. Yankee Station Try to look unimportant. Your enemy might be low on ammo. | |||
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Hmmmmmmm! A 300H&H, slick feeding but around the same speed as a 30-338, with handloads. Beauty and desire are in the eye of the beholder. If your heart is set on a 300H&H go for it, as it is a simple rechamber job should you desire a bigger 30 cal. | |||
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