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Not sure if it was a question of caliber or chamber, but would dump the 375 H&H as most collect dust
if you’re not residing in Alaska, Canada or Africa. If you are answering the OPs question, as he refers to "worldwide", then I guess Alaska, Canada and Africa would qualify. Hence so many with the 375 HH on their list.
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Like many of us here, getting up in years and downsizing. I have decided to limit myself to three hunting calibers.
Dumping the .308, .300 Win mag, and other calibers I rarely use. Keeping the .375, 30-06, and 450 Bushmaster. The .375 because I believe I'll be able to make it back to South Africa at least one more time and for sure Canada and Alaska. Keeping the 30-06 which has served me well especially in Africa as my back up rifle when my main rifle was dropped and the scoped smashed. An the 450 Bushmaster for a brush, woods, and truck gun, which is currently most of my hunting. Shotguns and .22 lr are exempt from this choice.
Before I start selling rifles. I would like your opinion on what you would consider your go-to 3 caliber world hunting battery. .22LR, .22WMR, 20 GA, 12 GA, WOLDWIDE CF; .223, .30-06, .375 H&H, APART FROM AFRICA, THE 3RD WOULD BE MY .338.
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Like many of us here, getting up in years and downsizing. I have decided to limit myself to three hunting calibers.
Dumping the .308, .300 Win mag, and other calibers I rarely use. Keeping the .375, 30-06, and 450 Bushmaster. The .375 because I believe I'll be able to make it back to South Africa at least one more time and for sure Canada and Alaska. Keeping the 30-06 which has served me well especially in Africa as my back up rifle when my main rifle was dropped and the scoped smashed. An the 450 Bushmaster for a brush, woods, and truck gun, which is currently most of my hunting. Shotguns and .22 lr are exempt from this choice.
Before I start selling rifles. I would like your opinion on what you would consider your go-to 3 caliber world hunting battery. .22LR, .22WMR, 20 GA, 12 GA, WOLDWIDE CF; .223, .30-06, .375 H&H, APART FROM AFRICA, THE 3RD WOULD BE MY .338.
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‘Hunting the World’ for some, means hunting where they live, as that’s their world, and some of the suggestions here reflect that sentiment. If the question means, ‘That would allow a hunter to hunt anywhere in the world’, that is a different matter. I assume the question meant the latter. As I hunt America & Africa, I think the best choice for me would be:
458 Lott
375 H&H
30-06
This ammo can also be found anywhere in Africa. The 30-06 covers about 90% of hunting in both continents, including all ungulates, and can be used for bears, etc. The 375 may be appreciated more than the ‘06 for the biggest bears, and some DG in Africa. It is also the legal minimum for DG in most African countries. The 458 Lott is my stopping rifle, and can shoot 458WM as well, so it solves many ammo issues.
Having said all of that, my favorite 3-rifle battery is:
404 Jeffery
9.3x62
275 Rigby (or 7mm RM)
If hunting countries with a lot of woodlands like Zambia or Zim, I choose the 275 Rigby. If hunting more open country like South Africa or Namibia, I choose the 7mm RM.
And lastly, I need a .223 Rem. for all of my range practice with cheap ammo, in all hunting positions away from the bench. I bought a ton of this ammo (PMC) when Cabela’s was selling it for $6/box. I start each range session shooting a box in all positions, before I work up to the medium, and finish with the big bore. I don’t hunt with a .223 (I could!), so my original (3) still work as a 3-rifle hunting battery.
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My world is pretty small. It's unlikely I'll ever hunt off of this continent.
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I guess I could get by with my 222Rem., 6.5x55 and 9.3x62 for the simple answer.
I could substitute the 6.5x55 for my 7x64 or 30-06 pretty easily.
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I’m a “67 rifles to hunt the world” kinda guy.
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I refuse to play this game. Yup. It just makes me want to buy more firearms chambered for different cartridges.
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I'd be on anxiety meds trying to cut back to three .308s
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.22 Long Rifle, .30-06 and .375 H&H
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what!!!!! give up my rifles!!!!!!!!!! get the hell outta my yard, you commie!!!!!
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---- Me, US Army (retired) 12B & 51B
Russian Admiral said, after the Moskva sank, "we have the world's worst navy but we aren't as bad as our army".
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Hard to choose......
Practical choice would be
223
30-06
375 H&H
My preferred choice would be
6.5x55 Swede
8X57 JS
9.3x62
Perhaps throw the 7x57 into the mix somewhere.
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Hi,
1-Any standard 270/7mm-.30"-8mm.
2-9,3x62 or 375 H&H
3-458 Winchester.
A good .22LR and 12 bore are a must!!
Good luck
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A key consideration to me is ALL the rifles must have as close as possible identical configuration.
Best!
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A key consideration to me is ALL the rifles must have as close as possible identical configuration.
Best!
PH Sounds boring
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Hi moosemike,
Yes, indeed! I like ALL my rifles configured as close as identical. I don´t like to "adapt" or "think" about the bolt handle and safety position, the balance (not the weight itself) and so...
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I'm 72 and every time I try to downsize I wind up with more guns. Sell one, and I end up buying two a month later. I think I have a problem!
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My 3 cartridges would be:
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30-06 Springfield
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My 3 cartridges would be:
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375 Holland & Holland Magnum Hey, you stole my list! LOL! Can I add a 22 rimfire? Guy
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