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From light to heavy
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 Posted: Sat Mar 14th, 2009 03:40 AM
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Three pics of the same cartridges.

Some used in Africa and some not.

The classification of these cartridges would run from light African game to heavy African game animals.

Do you recognize them ?
Take your best shot . . . . (no pun intended) . . . . careful now in your choices.









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 Posted: Mon Mar 16th, 2009 01:46 AM
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A bit of a clue  -












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 Posted: Mon Mar 16th, 2009 03:19 AM
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The cartridge one the far right looks like our old friend, the .303.



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 Posted: Mon Mar 16th, 2009 03:53 AM
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Charley wrote: The cartridge one the far right looks like our old friend, the .303.

Correct ! A .303 Brit it is !

OK, . . . . . . . . . that's one down.



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2nd from right is a 264 or 7 MM Rem mag?

4th from right is a 375 H&H mag?

 



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 Posted: Mon Mar 16th, 2009 10:52 AM
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Slingshot wrote: 2nd from right is a 264 or 7 MM Rem mag?  Can't say you are correct.

4th from right is a 375 H&H mag? Another winner !  Yes, the 4th cartridge (counting right to left ) is the 375 H&H.
 



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Phil what is the 3rd one from the left. It looks evil



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recoil freak wrote: Phil what is the 3rd one from the left. It looks evil

Can't spill it just yet.

After a few more replies, I'll tell all.



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oh OK, I will be waiting with baited breath


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third from left looks like a 577 nitro express but it could also be a 450ne,  or 500ne does not look wide enough to be a 600ne,
just for fun one last guess could it be a 50-140 sharps



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OK, I screwed it up. . . . . . .  My bad.   I said 284 - 45 cal., but it goes up to 47 cal.    

So, I should list them because of my screw up.   


1. 458 Lott

2.PhilLozano wrote: Building a medium. Will be chambered in 338 BOS.  It's my own design.
3. 450 3 1/4 (450 N.E.)
4. 35 Whelen
5. 375 H & H
6. 300 Weatherby
7. 416 Rigby
8. See # 2
9. 375 H & H
10. 470 N.E.
11. 7mm Rem. Mag
12. 303 British

Sorry I screwed it up.

Thanks for the replies !

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Phil

thanks that was fun:thumbs:  and educational ,half of those I've never had in my sights let alone fired .

things to add to my to do list:wink:



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