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<blockquote data-quote="Grumulkin" data-source="post: 736973" data-attributes="member: 29281"><p>Just a few points of clarification:</p><p></p><p>1. There is nothing wrong with a 375 RUM or a 416 Remington Magnum; in fact I think they're very good but not my choice.</p><p></p><p>2. I'm not stuck on Blaser; I have other rifles as well but there is a bit of misunderstanding on the cost. Right now, I could buy a new R 8 with pretty wood in 416 Remington Magnum or even 458 Lott for $5,708. If I wished to go with a composite stock which I prefer for situations where the gun may be banged around a bit, I could get one for $3,450 though maybe for a different cartridge choice. I never even paid close to that much for my R 93s.</p><p></p><p>3. For those who have traveled with rifles in large cases, be advised that things are different now than even a few years ago. I doubt you'll avoid oversized baggage fees on most of the airlines if you go over the 62 linear inches. Also, some airlines will not allow you to pack your guns with your clothing.</p><p></p><p>4. If you try to pack your rifle scope in your carryon baggage, there is a good chance you won't be permitted to do so. Yea, I know, it's hard to kill someone with just a rifle scope but the argument can be made that's it's a gun part which is not permitted in carryon baggage.</p><p></p><p>5. Rather than a 375 H&H Magnum Improved, I'd go with a 375 Weatherby with which you can still shoot 375 H&H Magnum ammo.</p><p></p><p>6. As far as a 416 being "over the top" for Wildebeest, etc., I would disagree. Use one if you like. I've used a 458 Lott for rabbit, a 460 S&W Magnum for Klipspringer, a 375 H&H Magnum for Black Backed Jackel and African Wildcat, etc.</p><p></p><p>7. I would ignore the rumored inaccuracy of the belted magnums because it just ain't true. My various Weatherbys and 458 Lott easily attain 200 yard groundhog accuracy as does my 375 H&H Magnum rifle and 375 H&H magnum handgun. In my opinion, it's not the cartridge but the gun that determine accuracy.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Grumulkin, post: 736973, member: 29281"] Just a few points of clarification: 1. There is nothing wrong with a 375 RUM or a 416 Remington Magnum; in fact I think they're very good but not my choice. 2. I'm not stuck on Blaser; I have other rifles as well but there is a bit of misunderstanding on the cost. Right now, I could buy a new R 8 with pretty wood in 416 Remington Magnum or even 458 Lott for $5,708. If I wished to go with a composite stock which I prefer for situations where the gun may be banged around a bit, I could get one for $3,450 though maybe for a different cartridge choice. I never even paid close to that much for my R 93s. 3. For those who have traveled with rifles in large cases, be advised that things are different now than even a few years ago. I doubt you'll avoid oversized baggage fees on most of the airlines if you go over the 62 linear inches. Also, some airlines will not allow you to pack your guns with your clothing. 4. If you try to pack your rifle scope in your carryon baggage, there is a good chance you won't be permitted to do so. Yea, I know, it's hard to kill someone with just a rifle scope but the argument can be made that's it's a gun part which is not permitted in carryon baggage. 5. Rather than a 375 H&H Magnum Improved, I'd go with a 375 Weatherby with which you can still shoot 375 H&H Magnum ammo. 6. As far as a 416 being "over the top" for Wildebeest, etc., I would disagree. Use one if you like. I've used a 458 Lott for rabbit, a 460 S&W Magnum for Klipspringer, a 375 H&H Magnum for Black Backed Jackel and African Wildcat, etc. 7. I would ignore the rumored inaccuracy of the belted magnums because it just ain't true. My various Weatherbys and 458 Lott easily attain 200 yard groundhog accuracy as does my 375 H&H Magnum rifle and 375 H&H magnum handgun. In my opinion, it's not the cartridge but the gun that determine accuracy. [/QUOTE]
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