| Rule303 |
| (.450 member) |
| 28/10/23 10:01 AM |
Re: Killing vs. Stopping.
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I think that one buy big bore rifles because they are needed for something special and not because they have a bigger caliber and do more recoil that the rifle of the neighbor.
Of course, this assumes that you can handle such weapons. As already written, nowadays it no longer has to be a weapon caliber 50 or bigger. The production of the cartridge 416 Rigby at the beginning of the 20° Century has resulted in some DR caliber 577 Nitro Express remaining in the gun safe. The stopping effect of the cartridge 416 Rigby can be discussed, but a rifle caliber 458 with a strong built-up FMJ bullet is certainly a rifle to use nowadays for stopping and killing the biggest game. Such weapons are also much easier to handle than rifles caliber 50 and above.
As you said assuming one can handle the larger calibres. If they cannot, then saying a bigger calibre is to be used is incorrect. As discussed, to use a calibre you cannot handle is a mistake. If you are thinking that one should use the biggest calibre they can handle, I would agree with.
My recoil tolerance id a 450 grain bullet from a 416 Rigby, yes, I can handle a 458Win as to me this kicks less, but I feel more confident with the 416. Yes I have hunted Elephant and Buffalo but not in any numbers. As to a FMJ I would prefer a mono metal bullet like the Woodleigh Hydro or the ones made by some South African manufactures others made in the US. Preferably with a cup nose or Metplate.
I would love to be able to tolerate the recoil from a 505 Gibbs etc.