LONG RANGE CAPT Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 I'm in the planning faze of a new rifle and am after the advice and input from the fellow members on here. Whats in the planning is a safari rifle. Last time I went to Africa I took a rem 700 in .308 which did a great job. Although something with a bit more stopping power would be ideal. The key to this one is I'm looking at a left handed action. All thoughts appreciated. Kind Regards Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finman Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 What about a 9.3x62 on a Sako 75 Action IV? They are available left hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NICK Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 Captain. There is a very pretty Sako 691 switch barrel on Guntrader in left hand. Built by PRS so will be a thing of quality. One Shilen Barrel in 338 win mag and another Shilen in 7mm rem mag. Should be just the ticket for Africa and fine for uk. 1400 quid if memory serves. I in no way have any connection to the vendor. Being a lefty myself i noticed it whilst having a nosey. Cheers. Nick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-NZ Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Good thinking Spencer! Go for it Rob, assuming you can get a ticket. I'm off there in June but will be using the PH's loaner gun I guess. Chris-NZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duey Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 A 300 win mag is a good option as good stopping power with larger bullets and also the fact that ammo will be available should it be needed in most african countries whereas some more exotic type caliber may not be Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millwall Paul Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 What animals would you be after on safari? If you're after dangerous game then you'd have to start at a 375 if not a 300 win mag or 30-06 will kill every plains game animal that you can shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c18rch Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 My .30-06 AI was orininally built to take to South Africa, although it wasn't finished on time so I ended up using the 'estate' rifle. It's an old Savage 110 action that I picked up for about £100 26" Pac Nor Polygonal 1in10 barrel Richards Microfit Blank which I have profiled myself although I wouldn't go for one again it took forever to get here and was the reason the rifle wasn't finished in time. It was initially going to be in 300 WSM but I was convinced by my South African friend, Luke Wady (on here) that .30-06 was a better choice and by going for AI I would get nearly 300 win mag velocities without having a belted mag and would still be able to shoot standard .30-06 ammo (which is easily obtained of in South Africa) should the need arise. I can get about 3000fps+ with a 180gr bullet out of it but it's currently down loaded to comply with the bisley high muzzle energy rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matchking Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 I have just had built a 300wsm by neil mckilop.It was built to use in africa mainly but also for stalking in the uk.This is my third 300wsm it seems to be a very accurate calibre with a wide range of bullet weights.For plains game i would opt for .30cal shooting 165-180gr bullets of a good construction,Something like barnes or e tips seem to be very effective on larger game.As for the bullets buy the best you can afford there likely to be the cheapest part of the trip.ATB SEAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratwhiskers Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Rob. This is probably a moot point but, what's the biggest calibre you can shoot accurately from "any" position in a hunting weight rifle..... Check PMP's site for re-supply in the field..... Go from there..... Regards. Dave. .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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