I know people personally who have hunted dangerous game with the R93 & R8. On one such hunt, the PH almost got everyone killed by a Cape Buffalo. If my friend had been shooting any other bolt action rifle, he would not have been able to get the 2nd shot off that stopped the charge. The buff landed at his feet. He will tell anyone who asks the R93 was fast enough to allow him a 2nd shot.
I'm not personally interested in hunting DG but if I were, I would shoot my R8 and never be afraid of the rifle failing me.
