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<blockquote data-quote="HARPERC" data-source="post: 2205292" data-attributes="member: 30671"><p>Experiences and conclusions among guides vary. The one I knew closest after his career was over opined that the .375's were a good client rifle, but as a guide he would want something in the .416 plus. </p><p></p><p>History varies some due to supply, and availability. Bigger combo's have became more popular as good rifles were more than a good idea, and a real world choice.</p><p></p><p>Just in the days since I last spoke with this fellow (30 + years now), bigger cartridges such as the RUM's, Lapua, etc have become available to toss bullets harder.</p><p></p><p>Bullet technology to withstand those forces, and offer superior wound characteristics than ever continue to improve.</p><p></p><p>Technology making over the counter legit dangerous game rifles a reality, and the increase in builders taking to the next level is unreal.</p><p></p><p>The bears, and environment remain strong. The principles of starting with a reliable rifle, tough enough to sustain the process, chambered for something powerful enough, to launch a quality bullet into the correct piece of anatomy when the moment comes is still the base for discussion.</p><p></p><p>Our dreams and discussions fueled these changes. Our willingness to purchase rifles we may never use except to remind us of our dreams makes change possible for those at the tip of the spear.</p><p></p><p>I envy those getting the chance to more than dream it. Thanks for the opportunity to draft along vicariously. Make it real and get back to us with the story, and the lessons from your experience to add to the knowledge base.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HARPERC, post: 2205292, member: 30671"] Experiences and conclusions among guides vary. The one I knew closest after his career was over opined that the .375's were a good client rifle, but as a guide he would want something in the .416 plus. History varies some due to supply, and availability. Bigger combo's have became more popular as good rifles were more than a good idea, and a real world choice. Just in the days since I last spoke with this fellow (30 + years now), bigger cartridges such as the RUM's, Lapua, etc have become available to toss bullets harder. Bullet technology to withstand those forces, and offer superior wound characteristics than ever continue to improve. Technology making over the counter legit dangerous game rifles a reality, and the increase in builders taking to the next level is unreal. The bears, and environment remain strong. The principles of starting with a reliable rifle, tough enough to sustain the process, chambered for something powerful enough, to launch a quality bullet into the correct piece of anatomy when the moment comes is still the base for discussion. Our dreams and discussions fueled these changes. Our willingness to purchase rifles we may never use except to remind us of our dreams makes change possible for those at the tip of the spear. I envy those getting the chance to more than dream it. Thanks for the opportunity to draft along vicariously. Make it real and get back to us with the story, and the lessons from your experience to add to the knowledge base. [/QUOTE]
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