I’ve hunted with the 338, 340, and the 375. I’ve used the 416 Rem, and the 458 Lott. I think the 338’s and the 375 are generally pretty close together in effect on game with comparable bullets, so if I were to go to another rifle, I’d forget the so-called “minimum designation” of the 375 as a reason for it and go right to the 416, either Rem or Ruger.
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I've read that popularity of the .416 Ruger is fading, whereas the .416 Rem is growing.
A good friend and hunting bud is retrofitting a shot out .264 Win PF M-70 to .416 Rem. Going with the .416 Ruger would have probably required less action work, but I recommended the .416 Rem. mostly for the above reason and brass availability..
I would appreciate comments on .416 Ruger vs .416 Rem. The .416 Rigby, due to its larger case, etc. was out of the question for this application.
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