| larcher |
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| 08/04/16 02:33 AM |
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Re: Elephant culling - what caliber is best?
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Mannlicher Schoenauer, the "very best" - why?
I guess because that is what he used an came to trust with his life. Some of the great features of the MS are the extremely slick feeding, very slick and fast bolt cycling and absolutely reliable feeding from the rotary magazine. Plus the short action on the .458 cartridge compared to the magnum Mauser actions. All features that would have been welcome in that hot, dirty, stressful job...
Jabalihunter
You perfectly summarizes Rich Hardland's opinion.
Regards to rifles they were using ;
Those in the Game department should use what was provided. They have some preferences but must use the caliber and the rifle this admnistration had selected and issued. For what I understand there also was exceptions with some opting to buy a personal rifle and using the issued ammunitions. That represented an investment in a tool that was fast consumed. It would be fine that Rich Hardland could express himself. He is a very kind man.
Maybe John can join him on Facebook and ask him????