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<blockquote data-quote="RDM416" data-source="post: 302687" data-attributes="member: 3745"><p>I have a 338 Kahn built by Kirby Allen (not quite as "big" as what you are thinking about). This was my first "single shot" built on a Nesika action with a Lilja barrel and McMillan stock. I was a little apprehensive about the single shot but after having hunting with it for several years I have yet to find it a handicap. As a general rule, if I miss with the first shot it is because I did something wrong. Misread the wind, or some other factor, so it is necessary to first figure out what went wrong, make the necessary compensation, etc before it is time for the follow up shot. The time required to drop in another round is not a big factor in my opinion. </p><p></p><p>In a combat situation where you would be engaging multiple targets a repeater would certainly be called for, but for a hunting rifle I don't think it is that big of a deal. </p><p></p><p>On the plus side, I like being able to mess with seating my bullets anywhere I want without having to worry about if they will fit in the magazine. </p><p></p><p>Part of my setup for a long range shot is to have my spare ammo laid out next to me..........The actual time it takes me to pick a round and drop it in is pretty minimal if I am trying to do it in a hurry. I have never had a call to get in a big hurry in a hunting situation, but I do practice, just in case <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RDM416, post: 302687, member: 3745"] I have a 338 Kahn built by Kirby Allen (not quite as "big" as what you are thinking about). This was my first "single shot" built on a Nesika action with a Lilja barrel and McMillan stock. I was a little apprehensive about the single shot but after having hunting with it for several years I have yet to find it a handicap. As a general rule, if I miss with the first shot it is because I did something wrong. Misread the wind, or some other factor, so it is necessary to first figure out what went wrong, make the necessary compensation, etc before it is time for the follow up shot. The time required to drop in another round is not a big factor in my opinion. In a combat situation where you would be engaging multiple targets a repeater would certainly be called for, but for a hunting rifle I don't think it is that big of a deal. On the plus side, I like being able to mess with seating my bullets anywhere I want without having to worry about if they will fit in the magazine. Part of my setup for a long range shot is to have my spare ammo laid out next to me..........The actual time it takes me to pick a round and drop it in is pretty minimal if I am trying to do it in a hurry. I have never had a call to get in a big hurry in a hunting situation, but I do practice, just in case :) [/QUOTE]
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