If you want a scoped DR , take a 450/400NE , imo the last one that you can use scoped ! The 450/400NE is not the first choice, and imo a little bit marginal for elefants ! Better a big one like a 470NE or a 500NE without a scope ! But than , with a 300RUM as second rifle, a light caliber for long range shooting on light to medium game, you have a lack in your battery for Africa !