MMBA
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Loc: NSW Australia
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(bugger those smileys - one day....)
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Wanabebwana
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Reged: 11/01/13
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Loc: Canada
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A lot depends on the rifle and action you prefer. In a bolt action you have a much greater selection. Your tolerance to recoil, the weight of the rifle, the range at which you might shoot and the type of game. Ammo availability may also be a factor. There is a factory load out there that will do the job on any game from squirrels to elephants.
The .300 Savage is sweet to shoot in a bolt action and is fine for white tails. The 9.3x57 can be loaded with 232 to 325gr bullets and is a very efficient bush gun. The 8x64S when loaded to full potential can significantly better the .30-06 with the same amount of powder. The 9.3x62 is a powerhouse with a great knock down punch for moose and elk with a little more powder than the '06. The .404 Jeffrey can be made with a modified standard Mauser 98 action. Pedigree and performance.
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