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Re: 9.3x74 DOUBLE vs 375H&H BOLT-WHICH IS BEST??
22/09/06 06:09 AM

All round "African" rifle?

As the 9.3 won't be legal in many African jurisdictions I would go for a calibre starting] with the .375.

If the ranges are going to be over 100 metres, then many hunters will require a scope.

Also a scope helps if shooting in a herd situation or if shooting in a heavy brush situation where one may need to see twigs or small branches in the way.

Of course a scope could be mounted on a double rifle set up properly for one.

Also how many double rifle owners actually use their rifles with confidence at ranges such as 200 metres or 250 metres?

I know NE450No2 has (at approx 270 yards) but rarely (or never) have I read anyone else having done so on the net.

I prefer to take shots with my doubles at closer range (buff at 100 metres or less) or larger targets. But I am keen to develop loads/rifle with the ability to handle longer shots at smaller game as I prefer to take only one rifle on a hunt from now on.

If the only shot possible is at longer range it might be necessary to miss out and go home empty handed.

A .375 or a .500/.416 in a double might be a good compromise.

A .375 H&H bolt with scope can probably be setup to handle all the situations (within reason) one can expect, much easier.

Just some (heretical - for NitroExpress.com) thoughts.

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9.3x74 DOUBLE vs 375H&H BOLT-WHICH IS BEST??	hoppdoc	17/08/06 07:23 AM
Re: 9.3x74 DOUBLE vs 375H&H BOLT-WHICH IS BEST??	bonanza	03/11/06 11:27 PM
Re: 9.3x74 DOUBLE vs 375H&H BOLT-WHICH IS BEST??	hoppdoc	04/11/06 02:45 AM
Re: 9.3x74 DOUBLE vs 375H&H BOLT-WHICH IS BEST??	bonanza	04/11/06 11:16 AM
Re: 9.3x74 DOUBLE vs 375H&H BOLT-WHICH IS BEST??	vigillinus	09/11/06 04:14 PM
Re: 9.3x74 DOUBLE vs 375H&H BOLT-WHICH IS BEST??	NE450No2	02/12/06 07:46 AM
Re: 9.3x74 DOUBLE vs 375H&H BOLT-WHICH IS BEST??	JPK	02/12/06 09:35 AM
Re: 9.3x74 DOUBLE vs 375H&H BOLT-WHICH IS BEST??	Sam	14/09/06 04:23 AM
Re: 9.3x74 DOUBLE vs 375H&H BOLT-WHICH IS BEST??	ozhunter	14/09/06 08:18 PM
Re: 9.3x74 DOUBLE vs 375H&H BOLT-WHICH IS BEST??	NitroX	22/09/06 06:09 AM
Re: 9.3x74 DOUBLE vs 375H&H BOLT-WHICH IS BEST??	DarylS	17/08/06 01:17 PM
Re: 9.3x74 DOUBLE vs 375H&H BOLT-WHICH IS BEST??	NE450No2	17/08/06 04:21 PM
Re: 9.3x74 DOUBLE vs 375H&H BOLT-WHICH IS BEST??	DarylS	18/08/06 01:00 AM
Re: 9.3x74 DOUBLE vs 375H&H BOLT-WHICH IS BEST??	butchloc	18/08/06 05:45 AM
Re: 9.3x74 DOUBLE vs 375H&H BOLT-WHICH IS BEST??	hoppdoc	18/08/06 11:27 AM
Re: 9.3x74 DOUBLE vs 375H&H BOLT-WHICH IS BEST??	JPK	18/08/06 12:52 PM
Re: 9.3x74 DOUBLE vs 375H&H BOLT-WHICH IS BEST??	NE450No2	18/08/06 02:43 PM
Re: 9.3x74 DOUBLE vs 375H&H BOLT-WHICH IS BEST??	hoppdoc	18/08/06 07:31 PM
Re: 9.3x74 DOUBLE vs 375H&H BOLT-WHICH IS BEST??	JPK	18/08/06 11:09 PM
Re: 9.3x74 DOUBLE vs 375H&H BOLT-WHICH IS BEST??	500grains	19/08/06 01:09 AM
Re: 9.3x74 DOUBLE vs 375H&H BOLT-WHICH IS BEST??	hoppdoc	19/08/06 04:51 AM
Re: 9.3x74 DOUBLE vs 375H&H BOLT-WHICH IS BEST??	NE450No2	19/08/06 05:02 AM
Re: 9.3x74 DOUBLE vs 375H&H BOLT-WHICH IS BEST??	JPK	21/08/06 12:26 PM
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Re: 9.3x74 DOUBLE vs 375H&H BOLT-WHICH IS BEST??	JPK	22/08/06 01:51 AM
Re: 9.3x74 DOUBLE vs 375H&H BOLT-WHICH IS BEST??	butchloc	22/08/06 04:36 AM
Re: 9.3x74 DOUBLE vs 375H&H BOLT-WHICH IS BEST??	400NitroExpress	22/08/06 04:49 AM
Re: 9.3x74 DOUBLE vs 375H&H BOLT-WHICH IS BEST??	Double_Trouble	22/08/06 05:19 AM
Re: 9.3x74 DOUBLE vs 375H&H BOLT-WHICH IS BEST??	JPK	17/08/06 11:45 PM
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