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Also, when I think about, I don't particularly need a plains game rifle yet. Granted, we have a lot of different african game on exotics ranches down here, but how many really require more than a .358? Even eland- I know earlier I said I wouldn't feel comfortable taking this 1-ton antelope with a .358, but with a 250 grn solid or TSX, it could probably do it. It's all about shot placement. As far as cartridge length, I'm sure there's ways around those difficulties. I do plan on going to africa in the future, but odds are if I ever have the money to go, I'll have the money for the gun to get me there. Also, with the worldwide popularity of the 9.3 caliber, there will be a wide range of mausers in production for a long time that offer this cartridge. With it's increase in popularity over here, we'll probably see more Mauser M03's and such popping up in the US. And I probably won't be polar bear hunting any time soon. At this point, a good lever-gun .358 may be the practical bet by speed alone. Ammo availability is about the same depending on the source. It lacks in effective range when compared to the 9.3 bolt gun, but it shoots plenty good enough for where I'm at. It'd definately be good for pigs. What do ya'll thing?