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<blockquote data-quote="specweldtom" data-source="post: 217087" data-attributes="member: 2580"><p>AJ, I have never hunted dangerous game, but like you, have given it a lot of thought. The .375 is in my opinion, entry level for dangerous game. Some African countries don't even allow it though because they require minimum .40 cal. I would recommend the .416 Rem mag. It can be used like a .375 for all kinds of game; lots of bullet weights and types, can be loaded down, factory ammo is available, etc. On the extractor question, I have never seen a Remington 700 fail to extract, but I'm sure that there are controlled feed rifles available in the .416 Rem caliber. I've never seen a Mauser action fail to extract either, but have seen them jam on feeding. I doubt any of them are fool-proof though, because it appears that the double rifles are preferred by many P/H's. (No way I could afford one).</p><p></p><p> I have a Mauser actioned .375 H&H and a Wby MK V .460. I actually enjoy shooting the .460 more than the .375, and if I ever get the chance to hunt dangerous game, will use it. I'm chicken, and would want to use the biggest, baddest rifle that I have. (see my signature). You're right, neither one gets shot much, but I enjoy both, and shoot them occasionally, when I feel like getting my *** kicked.</p><p></p><p>There are guys on here that have hunted dangerous game and actually know what they're talking about. Maybe they'll jump in.</p><p></p><p>Good hunting, Tom</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="specweldtom, post: 217087, member: 2580"] AJ, I have never hunted dangerous game, but like you, have given it a lot of thought. The .375 is in my opinion, entry level for dangerous game. Some African countries don't even allow it though because they require minimum .40 cal. I would recommend the .416 Rem mag. It can be used like a .375 for all kinds of game; lots of bullet weights and types, can be loaded down, factory ammo is available, etc. On the extractor question, I have never seen a Remington 700 fail to extract, but I'm sure that there are controlled feed rifles available in the .416 Rem caliber. I've never seen a Mauser action fail to extract either, but have seen them jam on feeding. I doubt any of them are fool-proof though, because it appears that the double rifles are preferred by many P/H's. (No way I could afford one). I have a Mauser actioned .375 H&H and a Wby MK V .460. I actually enjoy shooting the .460 more than the .375, and if I ever get the chance to hunt dangerous game, will use it. I'm chicken, and would want to use the biggest, baddest rifle that I have. (see my signature). You're right, neither one gets shot much, but I enjoy both, and shoot them occasionally, when I feel like getting my *** kicked. There are guys on here that have hunted dangerous game and actually know what they're talking about. Maybe they'll jump in. Good hunting, Tom [/QUOTE]
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