Theoretically Speaking

[efield]

Theoretically speaking, let’s say I have the following rifles that shoot the accompanying cartridges.
1. Remington Model 512 in .22LR (Plinking, rabbits, squirrels & other small game)
2. Savage Model 99 in 22-250 (Seriously customized song dog & varmint rifle)
3. Winchester Model 70 Featherweight in 25-06 new model with controlled round feed (Antelope, goat, sheep and small deer)
4. Winchester model 70 Featherweight in 30-06 also new model with controlled round feed (Feral hogs, larger deer up to and maybe including Elk)

What rifle & cartridge should be next in this progression? Perhaps something in the .338 family? Maybe 35 Whelen? or should I jump to .375 H&H and do I even want a belted cartridge? We’re talking Moose/Brown bear/African plains game class here.
I don’t see larger dangerous game in my future and if so it will be another progression anyway. I would appreciate the forum members input on this……..all theoretically speaking of course.

 

[WyoChris]

If big bears and Africa are in your plans...don't bother with the .338. Take the step up to the .375 H&H.

 

[Magnum Wheel Man]

Marlin Guide gun ( so your 99 is not getting lonely ) the gun in 45-70 can be loaded plenty hot, but there is also the 450 Marlin, & the Alaskan cartridges...

next apt. talk to Wild Alaska

 

[hornetguy]

second vote for the .375..

If I was going to hunt Alaska for big bears, and possibly Africa, the next logical step is the .375.

 

[Magnum Wheel Man]

I already have a 338 Win Mag & a 375 H&H ( both Browning stainless stalkers )... my next big bore magnum purchase is in the 416 catagory

 

[chack]

In your state you should look at all the bills that have been sponsored in your state congress and buy something that they're trying to ban so it can be grandfathered in. Something along the lines of a .50 BMG comes to mind.

 

[jrothWA]

Consider a spare barrel for the M70,

in 30-06, then a .35 whelan will screw it and out as needed.

the Whelen is based on the 06 case.

 

[big al hunter]

Theoretically speaking, if you want an Africa worthy gun check the regulations in the country/countries you might go to. Some of them have a minimum caliber for the dangerous game. IIRC it is 40 cal min. in some places. That would put it at 416 rigby or 458 win. That is a pretty big jump. Maybe 338 win mag and make the Africa step later on (after Alaska). Can't have too many guns, just need a bigger safe.

 

[thesheepdog]

.338 Lapua