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

Originally Posted by 300LRH

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

I have run a blaser for over 25 yrs in both LA and SA configurations. Never hit my nose.
Dont think I am particularly fast with it but when I was meat hunting for a dollar I often cleaned up 2 and sometimes 3 animals before they knew what was going on.
Way faster than any crank bolt, for me at least.


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Never had any issues with a bolt and fast reload. Never lain awake at night worrying about one getting away in this situation. The first shot is nearly always the best shot. Most hit but not down animals will give you a second chance with a bolt action. If you use a decent calibre and projectile design for the animal and range it is at. For me the benefits of a good bolt action far outweigh any advantages another action type might have over it. So saying that, on multiples for pest control on the job you cant beat a good semi.

Originally Posted by R93

I have run a blaser for over 25 yrs in both LA and SA configurations. Never hit my nose.

Like I said, perhaps operator error, but have never given them a second thought as a quick straight pull option, but as a switch barrel setup, well that is whole other story.

Originally Posted by 300LRH

Like I said, perhaps operator error, but have never given them a second thought as a quick straight pull option, but as a switch barrel setup, well that is whole other story.

Was a weak attempt at a joke. Insinuating you might have a big nose.

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