I think I would go old school and do a .318 WR, or a 333 Jeffrey but with .338 bore or a 350 Nitro Express. Brass is available though expensive but it is a one time expense.
Anything from 8mm to .40 on the 06 case would be a good one. Probably go AI on the 400 Whelen just to get more shoulder. But I think the 9.3 or 35 Whelen would be the most practical. I would also go British express rifle for the stock like a Gibbs, H&H or Jeffrey with short stalking rifle fore end and Whelen or pancake cheek piece and then I would agonize on whether to Schnabel or not to Schnabel the fore end. The .375 Whelen is also a versatile choice.


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