BrotherBadger Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Re: best all around big game rifle? I would go with the 7mm Mag or the 300s. Those are great rifles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GCW Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Re: best all around big game rifle? I just went through this when I was updating my big game rifle,a 270,I could not decide if I wanted to go with a 30/06 or a 300wm for all my big game neededs.I ended up with a 300wm because I felt it would do everything a 30/06 could do and then a littile bit more.My girlfriend bought the rifle for me as a gift so I didnt get to chose the brand that I got but she did a good job at picking one,Remington SPS700 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tecumseh Posted December 14, 2006 Report Share Posted December 14, 2006 Re: best all around big game rifle? 300 WSM for big game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coles Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Re: best all around big game rifle? i just bought a 300WSM and i love the feel of it even though i havent shot it yet. i would suggest taht also along with anything from 7mm to 338. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Danbo Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Re: best all around big game rifle? .270 or .300 weatherby Mag. It may cost a little more, but it will last you a life time. You will love them!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron buck Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Re: best all around big game rifle? I used to think the 30-06 could do it all until Strut showed me the light Now I know that 300 magnums are the starting point........but since i already have 3 of those I may take a look atthe new 375 Ruger oh............wait......that will work the same as my 375HH. Maybe the 378 wby is what I should look at next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted December 15, 2006 Report Share Posted December 15, 2006 Re: best all around big game rifle? If I absolutely HAD to choose a single gun for all of my big game hunting, it would be the .338 Win Mag. Not too big for deer sized game, but big enough to take on the big bears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowana Posted December 17, 2006 Report Share Posted December 17, 2006 Re: best all around big game rifle? The 300 Weatherby. It will cover every level of big game hunting. It will also do it at a very long range. My question is how can anyone own just one rifle. The are like eating Jays tater chips "You can't just eat one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hunter36 Posted December 17, 2006 Report Share Posted December 17, 2006 Re: best all around big game rifle? [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] The only game animals not recommend to hunt with an .06 there are the African deadly 5. Hippo Lion Water Buffalo Elephant Crocodile [/ QUOTE ] I always thought it was: Elephant Rhino Cape Buffalo Lion Leopard [/ QUOTE ] No, leopards have a vicious bite & very ferocious, but more people are attacked & killed in Africa by hippos & crocs than anything else. I was just watching a special on national geographic about it. Its quite amazing but it makes sense if you think about it. Most people are killed in or near the rivers there where these animals also hang around. I think the top 5 in this order is Hippos, crocs, elephants, lions & buffalo. As for hunting Leopards with an 06 I've read several articles about them being taken with an 06, even with 150 grain bullets. Me personally I'd pick something a little heavier 165 or 180. BTW I do plan on buying a 300 WSM within the next year or 2. [/ QUOTE ] Then somebody better tell Winchester (and JJL) because they made a beautiful set of rifles depicting the wrong critters. Description: Winchester Model 70 Classic Custom African Express Big Five set of Five. Ser. number set G0059BF1 through G0059BF5. This is all five guns .375 H&H, .458 Win., .338 Win., .470 Capstick, .416 Rem. Each gun engraved w/ one of the Big Five: Lion, Elephant, Leopard, Rhino, Buffalo. Checkered fancy walnut stock, Dietrich Apel Express sights, 24" bbl., Super Grade configuration. Sold as set only, all five guns. [/ QUOTE ] I thought I'd let everyone know that all of you are partly right. The BIG FIVE used to be the Leopard, Lion, Elephant, Rhino, and Buffalo but it is now the BIG Six and it includes the Hippo!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 Re: best all around big game rifle? Do a search on Google for Big 6 dangerous game and you get nothing related to these. Check out Wikipedia's Big 5 it lists the true Big 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hunter36 Posted December 18, 2006 Report Share Posted December 18, 2006 Re: best all around big game rifle? I've heard it from a couple different source. One was on the outdoor channel and they stated that it was just voted upon and made official to include the hippo and the other was my grandfather who hunts africa frequently and needs a rhino and an elephant to complete it. its either the big 6 (or) dangerous six. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted December 19, 2006 Report Share Posted December 19, 2006 Re: best all around big game rifle? All I know is the hunting vids are going to Africa more than I care about ! I'm not sure if I ever seen a Rhino hunt I also did see where the hippos were the leaders in killing people, you would think they should be on the list. too_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSU_Seminole Posted December 19, 2006 Report Share Posted December 19, 2006 Re: best all around big game rifle? Again guys, I think everyone is right to an extent. I was watching American Safari before I went to work this morning & they had the "Big 5" as in the 5 most animals that actually kill people in Africa. It was the hippo, croc, lion, elephant & water buffalo. Then you have your "Big 5" as in most popular African game animals to hunt. Leopard, lion, elephant, rhino & buffalo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Re: best all around big game rifle? Either way, the original intent of this thread was whats the best all around big game rifle. Lets get this back on that track. If we want to discuss what teh Big 5 is there is a big game room for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
too_pointer Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Re: best all around big game rifle? HMM, maybe we highjacked this post LOL. Merry Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FSU_Seminole Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Re: best all around big game rifle? Sorry about that guys.................... Again I vote for the 06, closely followed by 300, 270 and 7mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robk Posted December 22, 2006 Report Share Posted December 22, 2006 Re: best all around big game rifle? for me it's an easy choice.my ruger m77 in 308 win is what i would take for any kind of deer animal from white tail to moose. the bullet i would use is the barnes tsx or their new long range copper bullet for long range shots. the 308 has been the military's long range gun for the sniper for many year the 30 cal has killed more animals than all the other calibers out there and will do so until we're all gone from this old world lol good luck rob k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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