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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Nemo on April 07, 2019, 10:06:08 AM

Title: ID This Rifle/Cartridge
Post by: Nemo on April 07, 2019, 10:06:08 AM

Looks like one of the Nitro Express to me but I thought they were only in double rifles.  From article linked below.

Nemo

https://www.foxnews.com/world/authorities-suspected-rhino-poacher-trampled-to-by-elephant-remains-eaten-by-lion-in-south-africa (https://www.foxnews.com/world/authorities-suspected-rhino-poacher-trampled-to-by-elephant-remains-eaten-by-lion-in-south-africa)

(http://i.imgur.com/o3QD0Mu.jpg)

Title: Re: ID This Rifle/Cartridge
Post by: Kbop on April 07, 2019, 11:11:16 AM

could be a weatherby - i had an uncle who was a big game hunter, could be that.

Title: Re: ID This Rifle/Cartridge
Post by: Nemo on April 07, 2019, 11:32:35 AM

The straight bolt, angled back, indicates that to me also, but what caliber are those bullets?

Nemo

Title: Re: ID This Rifle/Cartridge
Post by: grizz on April 07, 2019, 02:00:51 PM

its a classic BFR



 :lmfao:

Title: Re: ID This Rifle/Cartridge
Post by: Nemo on April 07, 2019, 04:17:51 PM

It ain't one of them.  It was for rhinoceroses.  Not elephants.  Sheesh, BFRs are for elephants.  Thats why the elephant got him.  He did not have enough gun.

Remember, always take enough gun.

Nemo

Title: Re: ID This Rifle/Cartridge
Post by: JoJo on April 07, 2019, 05:17:25 PM

 Looks like a 30-40 krag . That's my guess.

Title: Re: ID This Rifle/Cartridge
Post by: Kbop on April 07, 2019, 05:17:46 PM

remember, shot placement.  works better when you hit the target.
 :dancingGrenade:

Title: Re: ID This Rifle/Cartridge
Post by: CJS06 on April 07, 2019, 06:55:31 PM

Looks to me like a sporterized Mauser action. Also looks like or really similar to a 375 H&H Magnum.  It would make sense as that was a popular round for big game and was commonly seen in converted Mauser.

Just a guess.

Chris