131 year old caliber

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131 year old caliber

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Not a levergun, unfortunately.
A late 60s Remington 700 action with a #5 Douglas bbl in 8x57JS. Norma 196 gr Oryx.

Next time I come, I'm bringing my 405, 444, or .45-70
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8) wow, a real 700 8)
Congrats on your hunt and err that's not a magnum round, were you scared :wink:

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It has never gotten a fraction of the respect it deserves in the United States -- yet it is the parent round of the majority of our useful cartridges today.
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That's a fine trophy, fine rifle too :mrgreen:
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Looks as if you are having fun. Congratulations on a nice set of horns for your wall.
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Congrats!
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Nice Sable - congrats ! . :)

Next, you can try to take an Oryx with your Oryx...…… :mrgreen:


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Pete44ru wrote: Wed Oct 02, 2019 9:57 am .

Nice Sable - congrats ! . :)

Next, you can try to take an Oryx with your Oryx...…… :mrgreen:


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Years ago, I was stationed in Spain with USAF and applied for a license to hunt red stag. It took some time for the paperwork to go through the Spanish system. Eventually, I received the license and arranged for a guide to hunt these amazing animals. The rifle that I rented was stamped 7.9mm, a worn but beautiful stock and slick action. The scope featured post and cross hair. But ammunition was a name that I did not recognize. On the third day of the hunt, I downed a good stag at approx 175 yards with two shots through the chest organs. Good performance and a great memory!

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