Converting a .375 H&H ... but to what?

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I always enjoyed reading Craig Boddington's articles in magazines. He wrote many articles about the 8mm Remington Magnum.
I would go with it as a great middle magnum.

Some people buy 270's because of Jack. I liked fellow lefty Craig's work. Some day I may own a 8mm rm:cool:
 
troy fairweather said:
I's that a kimber your getting.
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Yes, if it's still available. It's a Talkeetna which is probably the best rifle that Kimber makes, along with the Caprivi. They come with Criterion barrels and always have.

Thanks for the many excellent suggestions and comments which have helped me organize my thoughts on this.
  1. The chosen cartridge should make full use of the internal magazine box length i.e. 3.64"
  2. No caliber smaller than .308"
  3. What makes the most sense as a pair of rifles given I already have a Talkeetna in .375 H&H? (.300 H&H is the winner here)
  4. What makes the most sense in terms of my intended use for the rifle i.e. iron sights, brush/guide gun, 20" to 22" barrel? (.458 Lott is the winner here)
  5. What is the most intriguing choice in terms of pure interest, fun, or just because? (much harder decision)
 
MCMXI said:
Yes, if it's still available. It's a Talkeetna which is probably the best rifle that Kimber makes, along with the Caprivi. They come with Criterion barrels and always have.

Thanks for the many excellent suggestions and comments which have helped me organize my thoughts on this.
  1. The chosen cartridge should make full use of the internal magazine box length i.e. 3.64"
  2. No caliber smaller than .308"
  3. What makes the most sense as a pair of rifles given I already have a Talkeetna in .375 H&H? (.300 H&H is the winner here)
  4. What makes the most sense in terms of my intended use for the rifle i.e. iron sights, brush/guide gun, 20" to 22" barrel? (.458 Lott is the winner here)
  5. What is the most intriguing choice in terms of pure interest, fun, or just because? (much harder decision)
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Good solid criteria. Can't argue with either 300 H&H for a set with the 375, or 458 Lott as a thumper. I'd also think about 358 Shooting TImes Alaskan if you're open to wildcats, although there's a lot of overlap with the 375.
 
I knew this was going to happen. :p Now I'm thinking that one more Talkeetna isn't going to be enough. I want Talkeetnas in .300 H&H, .458 Lott and .358 STA or similar !! I have to tell myself, one project at a time!!

Hopefully I'll know today if this one Talkeetna is still available.
 
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Speaking of my Talkeetna, it's just about where it needs to be now. It's been a long and slow road turning it into the "perfect" hunting rifle for me. I bedded the recoil lug and action a few months ago and inletted the barrel channel to get clearance all the way around. I decided to seal up the exposed resin with Cerakote the other day. By the way, you can see the Kevlar near the recoil lug. It's been years since Kimber has put any Kevlar into rifle stocks. It was too difficult to get Kevlar into Costa Rica so it was quietly dropped from the stock BOM.

Given all that I've done with my Talkeetna the next one would be a whole lot easier. I do want to add an adjustable comb at some point and have just about figured out a somewhat elegant but extremely functional upgrade to the stock. I have another Kimber project going and was able to add an adjustable comb to that stock and it turned out good. I have some Kydex on hand and am going to make my own adjustable comb since they're ridiculously expensive for what they are, and too generic.

Before

talkeetna_bedding_03.jpg

After

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I would go with a .300 RUM. I bought a Ruger # 1 chambered in .300 G&A, AKA as .300 Broadcreek before Remington came out with the RUM.
It is a .404 Jeffery necked down to .30 cal. I was shooting 180gr at 3350 fps. I like because there is no belt, which I am not a fan of.
 
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