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Offline kuduhunter

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« on: January 07, 2005, 05:56:05 PM »
I am considering buying a custom made 358 STA.  It has a Mcmillan stock, Sako action, 24" Lilja barrel, teflon coated, muzzle brake.  What is everyone's opinion of this caliber.  I will be using it for moose/Mtn goat/elk/mule deer and on my next trip to Africa.  My only hold up is taking a chance on not finding ammo readily available if the airlines lose my luggage while traveling. I have been lucky so far and baggage has always showed up where it was supposed to be.
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Offline Ramrod

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« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2005, 01:19:12 AM »
Why not just get a .375 H&H ? Ammo is available everywhere, and it is THE classic African "do it all" caliber. You will also find it alot easier to sell if you ever have to.
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« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2005, 04:29:35 AM »
In some African countries you will not be allowed to hunt with wildcat cartridges. In other words, the caliber should be marked/written/stamped on rifle barrel, cartridge box, and cartridge head. Make sure you check with your guide before you go there.
And yes, .375 H&H is a good ol' trusted cartridge and there is nothing wrong with it.
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« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2005, 04:33:18 AM »
I forgot to mention that some countries and/or safari outfits have a minimum bore size requirement of .375 for large game. I don't know about the .358 STA, but if bullet diameter is .358, you may not be allowed to take some of the larger game with it. Before you blow $4000 on a rifle make sure you will be allowed to use it.
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« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2005, 06:33:59 AM »
I already have a 416 Weatherby so do not need the 375for dangerous game. I am just looking for a medium bore rifle.  It is not a true wildcat since some ammo is loaded for it and any brass I have will have 358 STA stamped on it along with the rifle.
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« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2005, 12:40:07 PM »
You can also buy correctly stamped brass from Quality Cartridge, if that is a major concern.  I don't think there are any laws against a wildcat in any country, but may have to have correctly stamped brass.

Sounds like a nice rifle.  Since you already have a 416, I can't see any flies on the 358 STA.
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