| Ripp |
| (.577 member) |
| 18/09/08 12:48 PM |
Re: Best American BIG GAME CALIBER!!
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I have to agree with Ann, and I'm putting my money where my mouth is. After having wonderful experience with numerous 30-06 rifles over many years of hunting, I have settled on an HS Precision rifle as my current favorite. Although I'll never let the HS Precision rifle go, I may have a new favorite when Melvin Forbes finishes the 30-06 rifle he's building for me. The combined price of these two rifles barely equals a modest double rifle, but it's a princely sum to me. I'm convinced, the 30-06 is the best big game caliber ever designed, for all game except the thick-skinned giants of Africa.
Agree somewhat to the 30-06..however, had to comment on your choice of the HS Precision..have one in 300 Ultra-mag and that traveled to Africa with me on 4 hunts...beyond a shadow of a doubt, the most accurate gun I own..seems as though it really doesn't matter if I shoot 180 or 200 gr bullet A-Frames...or Scirrocos or Barnes Triple X's---they all shoot very very well..
Have really thought about getting a Forbes rifle--if you don't mind I would really like to see pics and hear your thoughts once you receive it..
Ripp