Thread: Second quick shot if required.

Have a fair bit of experience with bolt rifles, but unfortunately only in the African bush. Opted solution was to go big and my go to rifle for the bush was a CZ 550 in 375 H&H shooting 300gr Nosler accubond for larger game and a trusty 308 180gr for smaller game and bushpigs. The only experience thus from my side is what I can read and watch on the net and importantly learn from you guys.

The fastest rifle I ever had the pleasure of shooting (excluding auto’s )was a Merkel Helix in 9.3x62. This also got me interested in the Blaser, until I had one in my hands and trying the speed load nicked my nose with the bold. Operator?... perhaps but the one thing that I learned was that a internal straight bolt is a preferred option, personally. Love the Merkel, but they are pricey and thus the interest in the Maral. Seems like they are also relatively accurate for longer shots.

Suppose a 308 would be enough gun for thick bush? See some guys also recommend lever actions, any recommendations?

Double, well that is also a option and dream, but also relatively expensive one?

Cheers