| AzGuy |
| (.333 member) |
| 30/06/07 01:14 PM |
Re: 416 Remington is it a good chocie for Africa?
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Is this a good choice for hunting everything in Africa? I read that it has to high of pressure for Africa. It looks like a perfect round recoil, price, avalibilty. How about factory loads if you do not want to reload. What would round would be be a better chocie other than a .375?
If one can handle the recoil and shoot it accurately, then it is a GREAT choice. You hit the real advantages: price, available in lots of offerings, and good factory ammo.
You also hit the DISadvanatages: recoil and high pressure. Something to think about.
Assuming you are staying with a bolt action;
Other options: The 416 Rigby, same ballistics, longer action (heavy --- therefore less recoil), much lower pressure, and a true Classic.
Another great choice would be the 404 Jeffery. Proven performance, true Classic, and manageable recoil...... but Factory ammo is tough to come by.