Weatherby DGR with Rem 700 African Big Game for back up

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09 August 2005, 21:58

Jarrod

Weatherby DGR with Rem 700 African Big Game for back up

I was wondering if I make it to africa for dangerous game. What do you think about this combination in 416wby and 375H&H.

Do you think this would be a good Dangerous Game battery? And if I can take it along I was thinking maybe a good lever action 45/70 just for the heck of it.

09 August 2005, 22:52

500grains

I think you are joking.

09 August 2005, 22:56

Jarrod

quote:
I think you are joking

500grains what do you mean you think I am joking. Come on now dont you think that combination would work? What would ever make you think that anyway?

09 August 2005, 23:11

Charles_Helm

quote:
Originally posted by Jarrod:
quote:
I think you are joking

500grains what do you mean you think I am joking. Come on now dont you think that combination would work? What would ever make you think that anyway?

quote:
Originally posted by Jarrod:
Mike378,

You think weatherby is the main draw card huh? Well we'll just see about that. I got me a new post coming up you'll see it here in just a few. It will be over in the big bore forums.

09 August 2005, 23:21

MacD37

quote:
Originally posted by Jarrod:
I was wondering if I make it to africa for dangerous game. What do you think about this combination in 416wby and 375H&H.

Do you think this would be a good Dangerous Game battery? And if I can take it along I was thinking maybe a good lever action 45/70 just for the heck of it.

....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1
DRSS Charter member
"If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982

Hands of Old Elmer Keith

09 August 2005, 23:39

GeorgeS

I don't like push-feeds for DG.

As for the cartridges, the .375H&H has a long and distinguished history in the game fields of Africa, and would be a fine choice for lion or leopard.

The .416Wby. with super-premium bullets would work well enough, if you could handle the recoil.

Since you are only allowed two rifles in most safari destinations, you'll have to leave the lever-action .45-70 at home.

George

09 August 2005, 23:45

Jarrod

GeorgeS,
well then should I just take the 45/70 in place of the 416wby?

10 August 2005, 00:16

BFaucett

Weatherby DGR with Rem 700 African Big Game for back up

Jarrod,

You've probably been around here long enough to know that most (but not all) posters here don't think very highly of the Weatherby or Remington actions for a DG rifle. So, are you seriously asking your question or are you just throwing out bait to see if you can get another thread going similar to the .45-70 threads (i.e. with lots of bickering, etc.)?

-Bob F.

10 August 2005, 00:24

Jarrod

BFaucett,

It's a joke. Just trying to have a little fun

10 August 2005, 01:05

GeorgeS

quote:
Originally posted by Jarrod:
BFaucett,

It's a joke. Just trying to have a little fun

Oh! Then this thread belongs in the Humor forum then, doesn't it?

I'm glad you cleared that up for us.

George

10 August 2005, 16:53

poletax

I think the 45-70 would be better than the .416 wby. if you were charged by an enraged stump.

11 August 2005, 06:27

500grains

quote:
Originally posted by GeorgeS:
quote:
Originally posted by Jarrod:
BFaucett,

It's a joke. Just trying to have a little fun

Oh! Then this thread belongs in the Humor forum then, doesn't it?

I'm glad you cleared that up for us.

George

Hey, doesn't that mean Carmen's posts belong in the humor section too? Fair is fair.

11 August 2005, 07:15

Harris

Even the humor section is not sacred anymore.

12 August 2005, 00:05

Jarrod

Tell em 500grains

13 August 2005, 13:02

derf

I agree with Harris. What is this crap doing in the Humour Section!

derf