.308 winchester. Same cartridge as the 30-06 but necked down. It's also used in military applications so there's plenty of inexpensive ammo available for target practice. Widely carried by all hunting stores (both ammo and rifles). Less recoil than 30-06. Can drop any No. American game and most African game with bullet weights up to approx. 200 grains. Not the flatest shooting rifle but depending on the distance you used to zero in, the caliber is effective to at least 400 yards. As with any caliber, bullet placement is the main factor in humanely dropping the animal.

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