Yeah well, I've been having trouble with TFL since they "upgraded" in December, so while I pop in occasionally, it sometimes won't let me post.
Point taken as to hunting vs defensive arms. Having shot both, I much prefer the .375 to the .338. Even though I know that "on paper" the .338 has less foot pounds of recoil, it's a sharper kick and much more unpleasant to shoot than the good old .375. And of course with the .375, you can get more bullet weight and still an entirely reasonable trajectory for long shots, so... why not?
I say that even though I don't own one. I'm now hunting with a .350 Rem Mag which is sort of a ".375 Light". A short action model 7 in a 6 pound package. A good compromise when you gotta sneak around in thick brush in brown bear country. I don't think I'd want to hunt a cape buffalo with it though....
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Keith
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