A friend of mine ( middle age female ) ask my advise on what two rifles she could hunt the world with.
My first question was whether or not she intends to hunt birds as that would have a bearing on my answer, and she does not or feels she can borrow a shotgun if she does.
She understands getting a stock that fits her and since this is a custom build, she will do that.
Next was, which action to use. I am dated and therefore my suggestion of a pre 64 Model 70 and/or Mauser 98 may also be dated
My caliber recommendation might also be dated, which I suggested several combos--like 30-06 and 404 Jeffery, or 35 Whelen and 404 Jeffery-----6.5 x 55 and 375 H & H or my preferred combo of 300 H & H and 375 H & H
How much time will be spent in Africa, if very little or not at all and whether or not you hunt plains game only or the dangerous 7 can change this line up of course
Also, she does not hand load. And she can handle a 375 H& H, --recoil wise---- if the rifle is built to fit her
I have told her she needs to consider 3 rifles, with the "big Bore" being left at home when hunting everywhere but Africa or as stated above, if she only hunts plains game when there, we can remain at two rifles.
Anyway, please suggest two calibers ( or three--with the 375 and over possibly not needed or left at home when hunting everywhere but Africa ) ) AND what action you would use for a custom build for the calibers your suggesting.
Thank you for your help
My first question was whether or not she intends to hunt birds as that would have a bearing on my answer, and she does not or feels she can borrow a shotgun if she does.
She understands getting a stock that fits her and since this is a custom build, she will do that.
Next was, which action to use. I am dated and therefore my suggestion of a pre 64 Model 70 and/or Mauser 98 may also be dated
My caliber recommendation might also be dated, which I suggested several combos--like 30-06 and 404 Jeffery, or 35 Whelen and 404 Jeffery-----6.5 x 55 and 375 H & H or my preferred combo of 300 H & H and 375 H & H
How much time will be spent in Africa, if very little or not at all and whether or not you hunt plains game only or the dangerous 7 can change this line up of course
Also, she does not hand load. And she can handle a 375 H& H, --recoil wise---- if the rifle is built to fit her
I have told her she needs to consider 3 rifles, with the "big Bore" being left at home when hunting everywhere but Africa or as stated above, if she only hunts plains game when there, we can remain at two rifles.
Anyway, please suggest two calibers ( or three--with the 375 and over possibly not needed or left at home when hunting everywhere but Africa ) ) AND what action you would use for a custom build for the calibers your suggesting.
Thank you for your help
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