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6thtexas
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Re: Another No.1, but what Calibre? [Re: NitroX]
#235325 - 08/09/13 11:21 PM

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Or, having recently gained access to a magnificent Fallow Deer hunting property where some longer range shots could be called for, perhaps building something like a 300H&H Magnum may be in order (although I am quite confident out to 400 odd yards with my 7x57)

I like the classic nitro express caliber’s too. Maybe I should build a nice “little” 400/350

.300 H&H to match your .375.

Nice long barrels to get the maximum out of the cartridge.

I always like the medium and bigger bore NE's in a good single shot too.

+1

I have 5 #1s and a #3 ranging from the .22 Hornet to the .375 H&H, but my all around favorite is the .300H&H. It does fit right in between the 7x57 and the .375.

I made my first trip to Africa just this year and the .300 H&H is the rifle that went with me.

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Huvius
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Re: Another No.1, but what Calibre? [Re: 6thtexas]
#235326 - 08/09/13 11:57 PM

Sound reasoning...
Welcome to Notro Express 6thtexas!
Can you share photos of your African hunt with the 300H&H?

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6thtexas
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Re: Another No.1, but what Calibre? [Re: Huvius]
#235600 - 14/09/13 12:15 AM

I'll try, but I ain't very adept at posting pictures

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6thtexas
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Re: Another No.1, but what Calibre? [Re: 6thtexas]
#235611 - 14/09/13 07:39 AM

Shot the kudu right at sundown

I could barely make out the crosshairs on the bushbuck it was so close to dark when I shot him.

I like the .300 H&H! Everything shot with a 180 gr. Nosler PT and a good dose of IMR 4350. All were pass throughs except for the blesbok. He was facing me at approx. 125 yards. We found the bullet right under the skin on the back of his right ham.

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Huvius
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Re: Another No.1, but what Calibre? [Re: 6thtexas]
#235613 - 14/09/13 09:14 AM

That Kudu is sure a beauty!
Thanks for sharing your pictures!

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Rule303
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Re: Another No.1, but what Calibre? [Re: Huvius]
#235624 - 14/09/13 10:07 PM

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That Kudu is sure a beauty!
Thanks for sharing your pictures!

+1. Like the Gemsbok too, some good size rings on his horns.

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JabaliHunter
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Re: Another No.1, but what Calibre? [Re: Rule303]
#235670 - 16/09/13 02:17 AM

A .303 would make an interesting counterpoint to the 7x57 !

A .333 Jeffery or .318 WR are options calibre-wise between the 7x57 and .375 but bullet weights are encroaching on the H&H territory.

What about an 8x68S as an alternative to a .300H&H ?

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