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If you were to have only short action bolt rifles, what factory produced centre-fire chambering[s] would you select, for game up to Elk and African plains game. (No Dangerous game.) [added later in my post]:.....I d probably settle for .260rem and 300rcm. | ||
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308, 358, 376 steyr opinions vary band of bubbas and STC hunting Club Information on Ammoguide about the416AR, 458AR, 470AR, 500AR What is an AR round? Case Drawings 416-458-470AR and 500AR. 476AR, http://www.weaponsmith.com | |||
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325 WSM, 376 Steyr, 308, 358 Win. 250 Savage for the smaller stuff. DRSS Kreighoff 470 NE Valmet 412 30/06 & 9.3x74R | |||
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There is only one answer to that question as you asked it: a .308 Winchester! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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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All's I know about Aftican game, I learnt from travel brochures and hearsay but if a fellow was going to hunt everything in NA except the great bears, he's be hard pressed to find a better cartridge than the 7-08. Aim for the exit hole | |||
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I wouldn't mind adding a 300 WSM to my safe. "Let me start off with two words: Made in America" | |||
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1. 338 RCM 2. 300 WSM 3. 325 WSM 4. 350 Rem Mag I love my 338-06's and the RCM is just that, in the short action. What was I thinking.  Had to edit my post, Can't believe I forgot about the 338 RCM. Apologies to Dave Bush.  | |||
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I will never hunt Africa but my 7-08 with 140's will kill all of North Americas deer as far out as I care to shoot..... But I aint very good at killing things ________________________________________________ Maker of The Frankenstud Sling Keeper Proudly made in the USA Acepting all forms of payment | |||
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Start it out with a .243 win, add a 7-08 Rem and top it off with a .325 WSM or 338 RCM and go hunting /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// "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 | |||
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338 RCM | |||
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Do you need 5 rnds. 308. | |||
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325 WSM or .338 RCM. Dave DRSS Chapuis 9.3X74 Chapuis "Jungle" .375 FL Krieghoff 500/.416 NE Krieghoff 500 NE "Git as close as y can laddie an then git ten yards closer" "If the biggest, baddest animals on the planet are on the menu, and you'd rather pay a taxidermist than a mortician, consider the 500 NE as the last word in life insurance." Hornady Handbook of Cartridge Reloading (8th Edition). | |||
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The .308 Winchester has been getting that type job done for half a century. Enough said. | |||
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308. no question ime. | |||
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I'd like to try the .270 WSM, as I've been impressed with my buddies. I've used the plain ol .270 for years on elk and it never let me down. I'd like to connect with an elk with my Savage 99 in .358 Win. | |||
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308 Win 358 Win 338 Fed 270 WSM 7MM WSM 300 WSM 325 WSM 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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308 Win, no contest.  | |||
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325wsm i have been getting over 2800fps with 220grn bullets. | |||
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I'm not a fan of short action cartridges other than the 308 but to answer the question I think the 325 wsm is without doubt the champ in the short action category. Mark MARK H. YOUNG MARK'S EXCLUSIVE ADVENTURES 7094 Oakleigh Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89110 Office 702-848-1693 Cell, Whats App, Signal 307-250-1156 PREFERRED E-mail markttc@msn.com Website: myexclusiveadventures.com Skype: markhyhunter Check us out on https://www.facebook.com/pages...ures/627027353990716 | |||
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I've seen several times how effective the 300WSM is against elk, so I'd go with that. | |||
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.338 Federal hands down! Honestly, though, a.30-06 does little that a .308 cannot do so it would be a good choice, indeed. For little recoil the 7mm-08 would probably be better yet; and most flexibility .325WSM or .350 Rem Mag. - Lars/Finland A.k.a. Bwana One-Shot | |||
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350 remington mag | |||
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My latest 300WSM has Kreiger 1/11.25r barrel. VFW | |||
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7.5X55 Swiss would be tough to beat. ----------------------------------------------------- Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him. Proverbs 26-4 National Rifle Association Life Member | |||
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300wsm w/24" barrel 350 Rem Mag w/22" barrel If you think every possible niche has been filled already, thank a wildcatter! | |||
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.308 or 7/08, either will work on elk-sized animals down. I could probably throw the .260 with them as well, although I like a 160 at 2700 fps from the 7-08 better. A shot not taken is always a miss | |||
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ted thorn one of us Picture of ted thorn Posted 24 December 2011 18:00 Hide Post I will never hunt Africa but my 7-08 with 140's will kill all of North Americas deer as far out as I care to shoot..... | |||
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I more I work with, shoot and hunt with my .308 the more I realize what a damn good cartridge it is! Thats my first choice, 7mm-08 the second, .338Fed the third | |||
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One to do it all: .308 Winchester Two to do it all: .260 Rem and .338 Federal. | |||
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I really like the 308 for a all around, easy to get--most are accurate and bullet weights from 100-to 220 grains. I really like the 350 rem mag and my father in law has a nosler in a 325 that is pretty cool. Lots of knock down in a tight little package. I will echo alot what was said here too. I like the 376 steyr. What a great round that needs a good platform to function in. Ed DRSS Member | |||
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It is hard to beat the 308, for a short action cartridge. For elk and up I would use a 165, or 180 grain premium bullet. My wife had no problem killing zebra, wildbeast, or giraffe with her 308. IF you think you need more "thump" than the 308 then the 350 Rem Mag, would be a good choice, with 250gr bullets, I used to have one. I am not sure if the 376 Steyr factory loads are under 2.80". If so that would be a good choice for a short action. DOUBLE RIFLE SHOOTERS SOCIETY | |||
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IF you do not really have to have a short action, but just want to avoid Magnum recoil, then the 9,3x62 is the way to go. It is a great cartridge. DOUBLE RIFLE SHOOTERS SOCIETY | |||
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I suppose it depends on where you are hunting those elk and plainsgame, but 338 Fed and 325WSM seems about right. 7WSM or 300WSM if you need more legs. I'd probably go with 300WSM. | |||
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My dad's 300SAUM in his 700Ti has the following on it's ticket: Whitetail Elk Impala Kudu Blue Wildebeest Warthog Gemsbok That or the 300WSM would be my choice. NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003 Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow | |||
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One of my absolute favorite all-time calibers. I rue the day I sold my Rem 600 and later my Rem 673 both in that caliber. NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003 Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow | |||
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I too like the 7.5 Swiss ...... but it's too long for the action Trax specified. Can't go wrong with the .308 Win! | |||
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350 Rem mag 325 WSM 300 WSM 308 Win. 338 Federal | |||
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Same w/ me with a 9.3x57. For a short action, .308, 7mm08. | |||
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Definitely the .308 win. Buy it in a classic high figured wood gun or in a black gun like the FNAR or the DPMS LR-308L, all of the above will serve the purpose. S JP Sauer Drilling 12x12x9.3x72 David Murray Scottish Hammer 12 Bore Alex Henry 500/450 Double Rifle Steyr Classic Mannlicher Fullstock 6.5x55 Steyr Classic Mannlicher Fullstock .30-06 Walther PPQ H2 9mm Walther PPS M2 Cogswell & Harrison Hammer 12 Bore Damascus And Too Many More | |||
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