| Bill_Cooley |
| (.300 member) |
| 03/12/07 02:30 PM |
Re: Which caliber
|
Quote:
I could use some help. I am going to have a custom rifle built and am having a hard time deciding which one. I live in Alaska and would like a rifle to hunt with and use as back up for grizzles/brown bear and possible use in Africa. I have narrowed it down to 338, 375, 404 or 416. I have read alot on each caliber but still can't decide. I would like to use the heaviest bullet available in each caliber i.e. 300 grain in 338, etc.
Thanks
I will still recommend the 375H&H for all the reasons I and others have posted. Just for info purposes Norma now loads a heavy for caliber 350 gr load. I think you will find that you will shoot the 375 more as it kicks less than the 416.
If you decide on the 416 get a 416 Rigby because of the availability of ammo in Africa. I know they wont loose MY ammo but you could save some valuable hunting days if they do, having a rifle you can get ammo for.
Bill