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Registered: 01/03/09
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    11/11/09 at 09:02 AMReply with quote#2

James

Nice trophies while I have used mostly larger calibers the 416 has become my favorite large game cartridge.

On all of my large calibers I hunted strictly open sights shooting at no more than 50 yards always wanted a totally open field of view . The bolt action 416s would have a detachable scope set up for a soft point and longer range plains game shots. This caliber and combo is ideal for some one wanting to take only one  rifle to  Africa.

Now that my eyes are not as good as they used to be I have mounted a 1 1/4 to 4 power 30 mm European scope. I can shoot with both eyes open fantastic field of view can see something literally off the end of the barrel and can crank it up for longer range shots. Best of all it has really long eye relief so no Weatherby award!

Len


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