noharleyyet
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Whatever Greenhorn or Pat Sinclair are currently using..
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In this area, 32 special and 30/40 Krag would be in there as well.I’m sure the 35 Remington could be thrown in the mix.
I think we'd be remiss to not include one of the Weatherby Cartridges. Probably the 300 Weatherby. Roy was an icon and a pioneer in the industry.
Also, if 70+ years doesn't make a classic, then nothing is.
With winter setting in (close to -30 Celsius here last night), time for hunting campfire discussions ...
I'm curious what would make a "Top Five Classic Cartridges" list - emphasis on longevity/history/North American big game.
1) 257 Roberts - plenty of history here
2) 270 Winchester - still perhaps the mountain rifle standard
3) 30-06 - the original
4) 300 H&H - the epitome of cool for me, although admittedly close to 30-06
5) 30-30 - the classic big woods deer cartridge
YesThis thread is worthless without pics.
Ruger M77 MK ii in 30 gov't. Stick work by Roger Renner to mimic a pre-war Oberndorf Mauser.
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If you ever feel the need to part with this sexy beast, please contact me.
Love it when you’re around April.Sir, --opinions will vary and I am sure people like HappyMyles and Buffybr, as well as others will disagree, but for me: Giraffe, Buffalo, Cape Eland, Kudu, Roan, Hippo and only because it is a legal requirement --Lion and Leopard . Lion is a good hunt, but the 300 H & H is enough gun IMHO. The leopard is a boring hunt ( (unless you wound it )-: ) and the 300 H & H is definitely enough gun. The hippo was hunted on land and those suckers can get your attention, quick, so back to the 375 H & H. The only animals I hunted with the 450/400 was Elephant, Buffalo, Rhino, and Lion . I was willing to take the punishment for the piece of mind knowing that 2nd shot did not depend on my ability with a bolt gun, especially when the animal in question had taken exception to my shooting him.
Your second question. My absolute favorite was the 300 H & H. It did not beat me up, and imho it was "enough gun" for 90% of everything I wanted to do. In Africa, my second choice would be the 375 H & H, but outside Africa I still preferred the 300 H & H to all others but a close second was the Swede.
To put a finer point on your 1st question. It ( 375 ) took away some of the fun --- before the hunt and after the hunt. NOT, during the hunt, but preparing for the hunt and the ice on the shoulder and margaritas, after the hunt can create a different set of problems .
Please let me know if I didn't answer your question, to your satisfaction sir and I will pm you, as I do to want to derail this thread
1) 257 Roberts - Although my .257 AI has been one of my favorite cartridges for over 40 years, I think the .45-70 has more North American history and popularity.With winter setting in (close to -30 Celsius here last night), time for hunting campfire discussions ...
I'm curious what would make a "Top Five Classic Cartridges" list - emphasis on longevity/history/North American big game.
1) 257 Roberts - plenty of history here
2) 270 Winchester - still perhaps the mountain rifle standard
3) 30-06 - the original
4) 300 H&H - the epitome of cool for me, although admittedly close to 30-06
5) 30-30 - the classic big woods deer cartridge
Since April mentioned me in her response, I'll throw in my $.02. Although I had a .375 H&H for a while, I never shot it and I traded it off and got my .375 RUM. The first time that I took this rifle to the range, the recoil was so bad that I couldn't shoot enough shells to get the scope adjusted to get the hits on paper at 100 yards.April, how does the experience of shooting a .375 compare to smaller hunting rounds? What all types of game did you take with the caliber? I am just curious