Big Bore Rifles

[tigerscowboy]

No agreement from here.

[tigerscowboy]

It seems folk are talking up their mid bores. It has to be .40 or larger to be a “Big Bore”

So the slug worm 45-70 is Big Bore? I'll pass.

[Dale Moser]

The 45–70 is the quintessential big bore… What else would it be?


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[Johnny44]

I didn’t make the rules

[sendit]

No agreement from here.

The terms “big bore and middle bore” are usually spoken from an African hunter’s perspective. I believe like here in the states there are regulations of what calibers can be used on certain game. Like it or not a .338 anything is considered a middle bore.

I have a 375 H&H and have had 378 Wby Mag both midbores.
I have a couple of 416 Rigbys and have had 416 WBY Mag wihich are considered big bores.
My 338 Lapua is a measly mid bore also.

[Phillip Fields]

In case anyone doesn't know, here is the historical breakdown:

"I]Small-bore refers to calibers with a diameter of .32 inches or smaller. The medium-bore refers to calibers with a diameter between .33 inches up to .39 inches and large-bore refers to calibers with a diameter of .40 inches or larger. Miniature bore historically referred to calibers under .22.[/I]"

[UltraMax]

My big bore 45-90 Shiloh Sharps. 560 grain paper patch bullet over 80.0 grains of Swiss 1.5F gunpowder. Love this gun.










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[txpitdog]

Have had a few over the years. 375 Ruger, 375 H&H, 378 Wby, 45-70, 458 Lott, and 460 Wby. With the big kickers, the rifle itself makes a huge impact on shootability. I really like the way the Mark V shoots, but same as well with the Ruger Hawkeye.

[T-roy66]

Barrett Model 99 bolt action in 50 BMG.

[MUZZYSLINGR]

I don’t own any big boomers anymore. Did have a Savage at one time in .458 win mag. That thing was pure poison on hogs.

Biggest thing I have now is .338 win mag , and a .348 Winchester.


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[Chootem]

Just put together a .45 raptor. Ballistics are insane.

[Dale Moser]

My big bore 45-90 Shiloh Sharps. 560 grain paper patch bullet over 80.0 grains of Swiss 1.5F gunpowder. Love this gun.










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Hell yes!

My only one is a .444 Marlin levergun. It’s nothin fancy but I love shootin pigs with it. I need to order some cooler ammo, I’ve just been shooting the readily available 240gr Core Lokts.




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[Gerhard]

Just put together a .45 raptor. Ballistics are insane.

Tell me more about the raptor


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[Artos]

Amateurs...

https://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94874

[bmac]

Guess this makes my marlin skinner express in 44Mag a big bore [emoji41]


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