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well now i was all ready to take my Winchester model 70 with the claw , but for the last 25 years i have used only my Ruger #1 for deer and antelope hunting and never had an animal get away from that Ruger #1 yet . i guess i am going to dig out one of my Ruger #1`s in a 30-06 and see how it shoots i just might change and take a Ruger #1 instead now ? good luck on your hunt ,i will be going too S.E. Africa this may 2024 also. Pete53
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I wish I could find that Larry Weishun video and it would clearly show the issues with single shot rifles and hunting dangerous game. Also, Boddington has a pretty blerb on it as well
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I wish I could find that Larry Weishun video and it would clearly show the issues with single shot rifles and hunting dangerous game. Also, Boddington has a pretty blerb on it as well yes those would be great reads !
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I wish I could find that Larry Weishun video and it would clearly show the issues with single shot rifles and hunting dangerous game. Also, Boddington has a pretty blerb on it as well Jorge, Is this the Boddinton piece you have in mind? I take it that a major concern he has with a single shot on dangerous game is the follow-up shot when you don’t really know exactly what your first shot accomplished. The PH has split seconds to decide and may shoot while you are reloading. With a double or magazine rifle you could get your own second shot off quickly.
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I had one back when I lived in Alaska. Great rifle. Sadly, I never took a bear with it before moving back to Texas and selling it to my deacon friend. As I recall, 300 grain Partitions over a healthy dose of IMR 4350 was my standard load. That sure would ring the 300-yard gong at the Isaac Walton range...
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When hunting Dangerous Game, it is wise to use a repeater. If the shot is not perfect, the animal may take the fight to you. Cape buffalos often don't go down on the first well placed shot, especially if they are agitated or wounded. I had one bull soak up 8 rounds of 500 grain bullets from my 458 Lott before it gave up. The first two shots were heart/lung hits! My insurance was the cartridge belt around my waist and plenty of practice reloading without looking at the rifle.
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