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SGDawg take a look at Buffalo Bore Ammunition for the .444 & 45-70. I was not able to beat their ballistics or accuracy with the 45-70.
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SGDawg take a look at Buffalo Bore Ammunition for the .444 & 45-70. I was not able to beat their ballistics or accuracy with the 45-70. The OP was 15 years ago. Hopefully SGDawg has decided in a cartridge by now
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We had a Japanese client one year from Hokkaido who owned thousands of hectares and was allowed to hunt 6 brown bears on his land. He claimed he carried a 444 Marlin and it worked fine.
Phil Shoemaker Alaska Master Guide, Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor FAA Master pilot www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.comAnyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship.
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Phil (458Win), What would you choose for a guided hunter rather than a 444? First and second choices please. As always, thank you, R
“Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away”. Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Posted by Brad.
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I have never changed my answer to that question
What is your favorite rifle ? and what rifle do you use the most ?
Load it with Any of the current premium bullets and bring it.
Some of the quickest kills On bears were from clients using calibers from the 270 & 7mm to the 30-06 and 300's
Even though we all "know" the 338's and 375's are better.
Phil Shoemaker Alaska Master Guide, Alaska Hunter Ed Instructor FAA Master pilot www.grizzlyskinsofalaska.comAnyone who claims the 30-06 is not effective has either not used one, or else is unwittingly commenting on their marksmanship.
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Phil, Thanks for responding. My brain couldn’t retrieve your answer. I have been attempting to order the book on African Cartridges but the website isn’t cooperating. Also, making progress on the working rifle. R
“Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away”. Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Posted by Brad.
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