NitroX
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| 09/11/09 11:54 PM |
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Re: Weatherby dangerous game rifle?
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416 and 460 Weatherby. You will find people ether love them or hate them.
I am of the later.
I am one of the guys that don't beleve high velocity is ideal for big game and will only cause you to fear your hard recoiling rifle.
Just a moment ago I fired 12 rounds of 425 at a mild velocity of 2300fps which makes it very easy to shoot well.
This type of calibre (.40 to 450cal)with a velocity of around 2100 to 2300fps with mild recoil is ideal for a DG rifle use IMO.
I believe it is reasonably easy to find "pre-owned" Weatherby 460's on the market, for the reasons of un-necessarily harsh recoil.
If I wanted something bigger I would trade up to a .500 with a wider heavier bullet at a more modest velocity.