NitroX
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| 24/12/08 01:17 AM |
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Re: 500/416 experience's
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To paraphrase Ganyana´s own words in the article - the .400s are the dividing line between hunting rifles and stopping rifles.... A hunting client does not need a stopping rifle.
Does he like shooting his (few) clients animals for them?
If he doesn't , his PH friends do as that was the jest of the article I read---that more and more PH's were finishing animals for their clients.. basically, from what I was reading,,,most are not prepared with many of the shots presented in Africa on dangerous game..sad commentary IMO, but trurer than most will admit per what I have heard from PH's .
Ripp
I wouldn't want to hire a PH with that sort of attitude. I'm there to hunt myself and if that means going into thick bush because it is necessary, then I don't want an egotistical PH telling me to stay behind or whatever his attitude is.
RIPP
Don't have direct experience on either the .500/.416 or the other .400s but am intrigued by both.
The .400's sound like excellent choices in a lighter more handy double.
The .500/.416 has the extra velocity but trades off on extra weight and recoil.
A choice between them ...