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I have had one of the Steve Earle F. Wesson Long Range Rifle actions for a couple years. This is a very strong action. Think Alexander Henry. But, I keep bouncing from one fairly large Express Cartridge to the next. A classic case of analysis to paralysis. Lately, I have been poring thru Pierre van der Walt's book, "African Dangerous Game Cartridges". Great book by the way, and full of actual load data. I think I am down to two, one practical, one neo-classic. 1. 9,3x74 Rimmed. I had a double and really liked it. Great cartridge with plenty of bullet choices and easy to exceed double velocities by at least 100fps. 2. .500/416 Nitro Express 3 1/4" Krieghoff. Brass and dies/shellholder are available. It can also be made by running a .470 NE thru the FL sizing die. It will provide 2500+fps in a strong single shot action. What think you all? Rich | ||
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Rich, Tough question, similar to "what look do you like best in a woman?" I personally like skinny petite bleach blondes, while others may like brunettes that are curvy. To me, a sexy cartridge for that action would be along these lines: .300 H&H Fl, .375 H&H Fl, .450 NE, or .500/450. Sexy just seems to drip from those cartridges, much the same as a Jag XK8, XKE, or Aston Martin. But it's all in the eye of the beholder. Good luck on that decision. 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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Rich For what its worth I have a 9.3x74 rimmed falling block single shot on order from Bailey Bradshaw. thought the same things you did about it-ans Selous love his singles-- "The rule is perfect: in all matters of opinion our adversaries are insane." Mark Twain TANSTAAFL www.savannagems.com A unique way to own a piece of Africa. DSC Life NRA Life | |||
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md, thanks, I think! Now I am back to paralysis... | |||
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thanks, I think! Now I am back to paralysis...[/QUOTE] Rich, not a bad place to be...paralysis is one of the only antidotes for spending more money on guns :-) | |||
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400/350 Rigby....300 H&H Flanged...or a BPE 450Express. Mayby even a .333 Jeffery Flanged..?.Small calibers makes more use/sence in the everyday hunt/shoot. DRSS: HQ Scandinavia. Chapters in Sweden & Norway | |||
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Mine is 450/400 3 1/4. Long, sexy and good selection of usable bullets. Nice carry weight too. | |||
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500-465 How's that for being an unhelpful prick? SCI Life Member DRSS "In those savage countries success frequently depends upon one particular moment; you may lose or win according to your action at that critical instant." Sir Samuel Baker | |||
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thanks kda55! I am back to paralysis again... 450-400 three and a quarter. Hmmmmmmmmmmm... | |||
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ISS, check your PM's. | |||
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something that beautiful needs to be shared here.. | |||
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Crazy idea I guess, but why not a .303 British. I think it would be a nice single shot. A lot of components available ... | |||
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I have owned several 9.3x74r's,some O/U's a couple of SxS's but only one I own now is a #1 Ruger. It's my favorite African caliber though I never used it in Africa. It's the license plate on my Hyundai Veloster Turbo so I'm rather attached to the caliber. That said one of my other ,of three, Ruger #1'2 is a 450/400 and the remaining one is a 405Win which ain't so shabby in it's own right. Any one would make a superb single shot custom had I the money. SCI Life Member NRA Patron Life Member DRSS | |||
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450-400 3 1/4 is my choice as well. Then .475 No. 2 as a follow up. | |||
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I have a .475 No. 2 Jeffrey in a Ruger No.1 It's a hoot, even in a No. 1. | |||
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My taste says 400-350 NE or 300 H&H Flanged for plains game the 450-400 3 1/4 or 500/416 NE for the big stuff. Appropriate for any classic African safari… | |||
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I opted for the 450-400 either 3", or more likely the 3 1/4. thanks for the advice, especially KDA55. Rich | |||
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Rich, I have done a lot of hunting with the 9,3x74R. It is a great calibre and recoil is not bad, even with a 7 1/2lb rifle. I also have a 450/400 3 1/4" double and that too is a great caliber, but neeeds @ a 10 lb gun to be comfortable to shoot. In todays world I would go with the 450/400 3" just because Hornady cases are so easy to get. However, if you are not going to take it to Africa, but just want a big bore, think about the 405 Winchester. You could throat it to seat 400gr bullets to the cannalure and pick up a little extra powder room, and still shoot 300gr bullets as well... DOUBLE RIFLE SHOOTERS SOCIETY | |||
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I also like the 450-400-3" as today the shorter brass is thicker and stronger and lasts longer; It requires no filler with todays powders; Brass is more obtainable...Is all this enough to turn me off a nice 3-1/4 gun, nope! I wouldn't pass one up over a few silly milimeters. However, my druthers lean toward the 3" version,. I like the 9.3x64, its a nice caliber in a double or SS, and a dream to shoot, but I might be inclined towards the 375 Flanged if I were in DG country. Ray Atkinson Atkinson Hunting Adventures 10 Ward Lane, Filer, Idaho, 83328 208-731-4120 rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com | |||
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Build it in a caliber that will shot a lot like a target rifle. That wonderful action will be wasted if you do not wear it out. I think a .32-40, .38-55 or .33 Win might be nice. | |||
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