| Ripp |
| (.577 member) |
| 17/08/18 10:44 PM |
Re: .404 Jeffery for plains Game?
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Gentlemen,
In the beginning stages of planning a trip to Africa most likely for next year, If I were to bring just one rifle, would a .404 Jeffery be a good one at 200yrds Plus? Just curious to what your experiences have been with that caliber at distance. Thank you
DISCLAIMER..I DO NOT HAVE A .404 Jeffrey..
Based on the info below, however, and depending on what bullet you use, you would be fine to use a .404 Jeffrey..300 gr bullet at 2600 fps is more than flat enough for up to 200 yards..very close to a .375H&H speeds..which is touted often and the perfect one rifle to take ...
I took one of my .416 Rems to Zim in '08..while tracking buff, we came across a very nice bushbuck..shot him at 260+ yards..was shooting 400gr. Swift A-Frames at 2450fps..
Practice, Practice, Practice... you will be fine..and typically, depending on where you are going, 200 yards shots are NOT the norm..150 and less..usually much less..
https://www.americanhunter.org/articles/2017/6/9/behind-the-bullet-404-jeffery/