I had some consulting input on this gun when it was designed. I believe it should do quite well with traditional black powder available in South Africa. I have not gotten to handle and shoot one as of yet but look forward to it. Yes, it is pricey and I don't know how that will effect sales. With current RSA gun regulations it is a way for a hunter to get to the field with a new rifle without waiting for a couple of years. With the proper projectiles in adequate gauges or calibers it should be able to take as large a game as you want... as long as you are willing to deal with the recoil and the limitations of black powder. It is an alternative for the South Africans.