| grandveneur |
| (.400 member) |
| 09/10/23 10:56 PM |
Re: Killing vs. Stopping.
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Regarding dangerous game, 4000-5000 Ft/Lbs with .375-.500" projectile has proven to be a good killer. How about stopping a charge? Is a .500 or .577 nitro class necessary or just insurance?
The question is interesting.
It is known that a cartridge 375 H&H Magnum has little stopping effect. I can report stories from people I know. If you need weapons in the class 500 to 577 can be discussed. A friend of mine, for years PH in Zimbabwe and also did backup on elephant hunts, was at last of the opinion that a cartridge caliber 416 Remington Magnum or 416 Rigby would be enough, but he still carried his rifle caliber 458 Win Mag with him on a elephant hunt.
Personally, I would also rather trust weapons in caliber 458 and upwards.