Hello all, I have a question for the forum. I have an Argentine Mauser action that I want to put a barrel on and I am looking for a good cartridge that I can shoot cast boolits. I would prefer it to be a standard length cartridge. I will use this rifle for hunting Alaska size game. I already have a .375 Ruger and a .35 Whelen so I am thinking of something in the .40 caliber range. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks.
400 whelen or 375/06
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If your 'Argentine Mauser' is an '09, how 'bout a .458 American?
Bill
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+1.Originally Posted by wiljen
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Sorry. Couldn't resist.
411 Hawk. I've always wanted one. Or even a 375!
http://www.z-hat.com/411%20Hawk.htm
Guys, thanks for your ideas. This will give me a good start for some research. Yes Bill, it is an '09 action.
The 35 Whelen is a factory loading worth considering--plenty of molds floating around and ample power for anything, saving perhaps the big bears, though I submit that a 250 grain bullet at 2400 FPS placed well should settle the hash of most any bear that walks the earth today. Brass is easily made from 30-06 casings.
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