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Re: Best PG Rifle?
      27/01/06 03:53 AM

While I think the 300 is a perfect pairing for Bulldogs 375, I agree that the 338 is one SUPER cartridge.

If I were to leave for Africa today, for a mixed bag hunt, I’d take my 338 Win Mag, and
my 458 Win Mag (both pre-64 70’s).

Both have the same ergonomics (bolt manipulation/stroke and safety). Both classic American/Win rifles in Win Mag chamberings. And they’re just a step up (power wise) from the excellent 300/375 combo.

What I personally like about my choices:
458’s stopping abilities compared to the 375 if things get dicey.
338’s stopping abilities if a plans game hunt/outing unexpectedly turns into a dangerous game hunt (or just the need to defend oneself against DG).

The 338 is “the” most versatile cartridge in my book…. 180’s, 200’s, 210’s, 225’s, 250’s, 275’s, 300’s (and the 250 and 300 can be had in high SD solids!). Check out the SD’s for the premium 250’s and 300’s…… I don’t think penetration would be an issue on the big stuff….and with a lighter, high BC bullet, long range performance is fine (power and the ability to place bullets accurately).


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* Best PG Rifle? bulldog563 25/01/06 08:52 PM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? BFaucett   28/01/06 04:22 AM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? MagnumHunter   29/01/06 03:12 PM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? SuperX   30/01/06 01:59 AM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? allenday   30/01/06 02:58 AM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? markhyoung   01/02/06 08:12 AM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? bulldog563   01/02/06 11:23 AM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? allenday   01/02/06 11:19 PM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? bulldog563   01/02/06 11:37 PM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? mehulkamdar   03/02/06 09:21 AM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? bulldog563   03/02/06 01:33 PM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? allenday   04/02/06 12:38 AM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? allenday   01/02/06 11:57 PM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? SuperX   02/02/06 04:27 AM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? EricD   01/02/06 05:32 PM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? TerryR   27/01/06 05:56 AM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? allenday   27/01/06 02:43 AM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? JPK   27/01/06 03:37 AM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? luv2safari   26/01/06 05:44 PM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? SuperX   27/01/06 03:53 AM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? allenday   27/01/06 05:08 AM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? NE450No2   06/05/06 12:59 PM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? JPK   27/01/06 06:04 AM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? JPeterson   26/01/06 11:37 AM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? Scott   26/01/06 04:40 PM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? SuperX   26/01/06 10:06 AM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? JoeR   26/01/06 10:17 AM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? NitroXAdministrator   26/01/06 04:41 PM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? bulldog563   26/01/06 04:49 PM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? EricD   26/01/06 07:52 AM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? bulldog563   26/01/06 09:48 AM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? Yochanan   26/01/06 10:03 AM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? bonanza   26/01/06 06:53 AM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? Yochanan   25/01/06 11:53 PM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? 303   26/01/06 12:48 AM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? 500grains   26/01/06 02:24 AM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? bulldog563   26/01/06 06:56 AM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? Charles_Helm   26/01/06 07:12 AM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? Yochanan   26/01/06 07:03 AM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? bulldog563   26/01/06 07:43 AM
. * * Re: Best PG Rifle? mikeh416Rigby   25/01/06 11:46 PM
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