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My .260 died - need to pick a new 6.5 for Africa!
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<blockquote data-quote="WindTrax" data-source="post: 195336" data-attributes="member: 2606"><p>Point well taken on the possibility of the ammo not getting there, and we're taking a standard .260, factory chambered, as well <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> - my kids gun. That being said, I'm doubtful that either .260 or 7mm-08 rounds will be readily available in Africa though I could be wrong... 30-06, 338 Mag of a variety or two, 375 H&H and the like, sure, but I'm guessing neither the .260 or 7mm-08 would be an easy find... if at all. Still, the guide has assured me that he has a full selection of calibers on hand for just such a situation <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Since he comes highly recommended by a friend, I believe him. But in any case we have a "fall back" gun or two going along if needed. </p><p></p><p>Taking something different of my own creation along would be just for the satisfaction of using something I created - I could really not care less about "showing someone my gun" - that's ridiculous in my estimation. What do I care about whether a guide who I may never see again in my lifetime is impressed with my firearm? I am a little suprised though about you thinking the 7mm-08 and similar rounds are not suitable for African game -especially since you don't know what we're huntin, nor what bullet's we're using as far as construction/type. As an aside, my friend who is a very experienced African safari veteran has taken everything up through Eland often with just a .243 and good bullets with good shot placement. I'm not saying that's optimal, but since the majority of our game range from pygmy antelope like steensbok, up through springbok, impala, bontebok, etc. I'm not concerned at all really with our 6.5 caliber rifles. That's not to mention the fact that the stories abound of yesteryear when hunters took all sorts of non-dangerous game (and some including elephant that were dangerous) with the lowly 7mm Mauser. The 7mm-08 loaded hot easily bests the Mauser. So I guess to each his own. I have some neck injuries that preclude shooting heavier calibers, and rely on good shot placement and well constructed bullets. But those 2 items are just table stakes anyway. To each his own. <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="WindTrax, post: 195336, member: 2606"] Point well taken on the possibility of the ammo not getting there, and we're taking a standard .260, factory chambered, as well :) - my kids gun. That being said, I'm doubtful that either .260 or 7mm-08 rounds will be readily available in Africa though I could be wrong... 30-06, 338 Mag of a variety or two, 375 H&H and the like, sure, but I'm guessing neither the .260 or 7mm-08 would be an easy find... if at all. Still, the guide has assured me that he has a full selection of calibers on hand for just such a situation :) Since he comes highly recommended by a friend, I believe him. But in any case we have a "fall back" gun or two going along if needed. Taking something different of my own creation along would be just for the satisfaction of using something I created - I could really not care less about "showing someone my gun" - that's ridiculous in my estimation. What do I care about whether a guide who I may never see again in my lifetime is impressed with my firearm? I am a little suprised though about you thinking the 7mm-08 and similar rounds are not suitable for African game -especially since you don't know what we're huntin, nor what bullet's we're using as far as construction/type. As an aside, my friend who is a very experienced African safari veteran has taken everything up through Eland often with just a .243 and good bullets with good shot placement. I'm not saying that's optimal, but since the majority of our game range from pygmy antelope like steensbok, up through springbok, impala, bontebok, etc. I'm not concerned at all really with our 6.5 caliber rifles. That's not to mention the fact that the stories abound of yesteryear when hunters took all sorts of non-dangerous game (and some including elephant that were dangerous) with the lowly 7mm Mauser. The 7mm-08 loaded hot easily bests the Mauser. So I guess to each his own. I have some neck injuries that preclude shooting heavier calibers, and rely on good shot placement and well constructed bullets. But those 2 items are just table stakes anyway. To each his own. :) [/QUOTE]
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