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<blockquote data-quote="memtb" data-source="post: 1552491" data-attributes="member: 75451"><p>Good, well stated article. </p><p></p><p> I wanted one rifle (cartridge) with which would be adequate for all North American game as well as the world. It would need to fulfill the caliber requirements for several of the African countries, for hunting large dangerous game. As practical at Whitetail ranges in Southern thickets, as well as cross canyon shots in the Wyoming Rockies. That cartridge would need to be popular enough, that ammunition could be acquired anywhere big game was hunted. While likely not found in in a small, Mom and Pop gunstore in rural Mississippi, it was however, very likely to be found in hunting supply stores in Africa, Alaska, and across much of Europe. A cartridge, that has been time tested, and never found lacking. A cartridge that "cut it's teeth" on 30 plus day safaris, written about and praised by the likes of Ruark, Hemingway, Selous, and many others. A cartridge that is perhaps more popular than ever, with many rifle companies chambering "bolt guns" of many variations, with a "smattering" of single shots and doubles thrown in. And, with it's popularity, we have more brands and bullet types and weights available than ever before. A cartridge, reputed for it's effectiveness in the field...while not punishing the hunter with recoil. And if, the shooter is a bit of a "rifle looney".....an inexpensive, simple gunsmithing job can transform it to a "wildcat" fully capable of long range hunting potential. After that transformation, factory ammunition can still be used, with minimal diminishing of it's original potential. This cartridge is a piece of history, and still stand "toe to toe" with many modern cartridges! My choice, the .375 H&H....."looney(ed)-out" to AI! At 9 pounds 1 ounce, fully loaded, scoped, slung, Winchester Model 70 action, a light contour Douglas SS Match Grade barrel with express sights and barrel mounted front sling swivel, McMillan Stock, with a Leupold 3.5-10 CDS scope in Leupold QD base/rings, giving quick access to the iron sights or to another Leupold already zero'd for use. My present hunting round is a 250 grain Barnes TTSX, with a muzzle velocity of 3130 fps. </p><p> </p><p> This rifle has been my hunting companion since 1990, and has accounted for game from foxes up thru moose, at ranges from a few yards to over 400. I've never felt over or under gunned! memtb</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="memtb, post: 1552491, member: 75451"] Good, well stated article. I wanted one rifle (cartridge) with which would be adequate for all North American game as well as the world. It would need to fulfill the caliber requirements for several of the African countries, for hunting large dangerous game. As practical at Whitetail ranges in Southern thickets, as well as cross canyon shots in the Wyoming Rockies. That cartridge would need to be popular enough, that ammunition could be acquired anywhere big game was hunted. While likely not found in in a small, Mom and Pop gunstore in rural Mississippi, it was however, very likely to be found in hunting supply stores in Africa, Alaska, and across much of Europe. A cartridge, that has been time tested, and never found lacking. A cartridge that “cut it’s teeth” on 30 plus day safaris, written about and praised by the likes of Ruark, Hemingway, Selous, and many others. A cartridge that is perhaps more popular than ever, with many rifle companies chambering “bolt guns” of many variations, with a “smattering” of single shots and doubles thrown in. And, with it’s popularity, we have more brands and bullet types and weights available than ever before. A cartridge, reputed for it’s effectiveness in the field...while not punishing the hunter with recoil. And if, the shooter is a bit of a “rifle looney”.....an inexpensive, simple gunsmithing job can transform it to a “wildcat” fully capable of long range hunting potential. After that transformation, factory ammunition can still be used, with minimal diminishing of it’s original potential. This cartridge is a piece of history, and still stand “toe to toe” with many modern cartridges! My choice, the .375 H&H.....”looney(ed)-out” to AI! At 9 pounds 1 ounce, fully loaded, scoped, slung, Winchester Model 70 action, a light contour Douglas SS Match Grade barrel with express sights and barrel mounted front sling swivel, McMillan Stock, with a Leupold 3.5-10 CDS scope in Leupold QD base/rings, giving quick access to the iron sights or to another Leupold already zero’d for use. My present hunting round is a 250 grain Barnes TTSX, with a muzzle velocity of 3130 fps. This rifle has been my hunting companion since 1990, and has accounted for game from foxes up thru moose, at ranges from a few yards to over 400. I’ve never felt over or under gunned! memtb [/QUOTE]
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