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DuggaBoy
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Re: 165, 180, 200 or 220 gr? [Re: ALAN_MCKENZIE]
#134489 - 05/05/09 05:51 AM

165's or 180's for most everything plains game in the '06.

If I were specifically to go for Giant Eland or Zebra with the '06 I'd like a heavier bullet; then you've got to learn it's trajectory very well for the longer shots and then your back in the same energy category as the lighter bullets.

Grew up only shooting 220's at heavy game, the "Premium" bullets have changed the weight downward and the trajectory flatter with better results .

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crkennedy1
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Re: 165, 180, 200 or 220 gr? [Re: DuggaBoy]
#134504 - 05/05/09 08:04 AM

Agreed, if I were to go for either of those animal I would for sure go up to a heaver bullet. The plan is to go no larger than a Kudu and/or Gemsbok.

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ant458
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Re: 165, 180, 200 or 220 gr? [Re: crkennedy1]
#139229 - 19/07/09 02:46 PM

i would go with the 220 they are slow but they hit like a train

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Ripp
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Re: 165, 180, 200 or 220 gr? [Re: crkennedy1]
#139250 - 20/07/09 01:25 AM

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Agreed, if I were to go for either of those animal I would for sure go up to a heaver bullet. The plan is to go no larger than a Kudu and/or Gemsbok.

The ONE thing about Africa...MOST does not go as planned...which is why you must be prepared for anything..

Perfect example is when I see people going hunting in a very remote dangerous game area..but are taking along a 30-06 to be used on the "smaller stuff"...so what happens when you are walking early morning or late afternoon and a pissed of old dugga boy is heading your way, or cow ele with calf...that '06 looks fairly insignificant at that point..which is why I suggest hunting in areas like that, that smallest gun to take is a .375..for the "smaller stuff".. while not being the sharpest knife in the drawer, after almost getting my ass stomped a few times in one hunt it doesn't take much to convince me at this point...

If you are primarily in a plains game area--I still prefer the heavier bullets..shots are typically not that far and the extra foot pounds are a welcome addition..

Ripp

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bigmaxx
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Re: 165, 180, 200 or 220 gr? [Re: Ripp]
#139290 - 21/07/09 01:18 AM

Good advice! I agree with this school of thought. I took my Hawkeye African .375 Ruger and shot several common plains game species all the while knowing I had a fair chance at stopping a charge from one of the big guys. The .375 did a great job on everything from impala to kudu and wildebeast. Wildebeast are quite tough. I will never hunt where elephants are present with anything smaller. I kept a couple of solids in the bottom of the magazine as well. Good hunting.

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Kalunga
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Re: 165, 180, 200 or 220 gr? [Re: Ripp]
#139298 - 21/07/09 08:55 AM

I agree with Ripp. I would use at least 200 grain bullets, even better would be 220 grainers. Try to get as close as You can and then get closer before You shoot. That`s real hunting for my money. But don`t forget: "Let the animal decide how he`s gonna die !"

Kalunga

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Ripp
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Re: 165, 180, 200 or 220 gr? [Re: Kalunga]
#139316 - 21/07/09 10:05 PM

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But don`t forget: "Let the animal decide how he`s gonna die !"

Kalunga

Either you or I have been watching too many Sullivan videos...

Ripp

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Kalunga
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Re: 165, 180, 200 or 220 gr? [Re: Ripp]
#139322 - 22/07/09 12:52 AM

Absolutely right, "too many" is the correct term !

Kalunga

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Yochanan
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Re: 165, 180, 200 or 220 gr? [Re: Kalunga]
#139325 - 22/07/09 02:25 AM

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Absolutely right, "too many" is the correct term !

Kalunga

3006 with "enough" grains will do it

Let the animals choose...haven't we heard it before

/Johan

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buckeyeshooter
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Re: 165, 180, 200 or 220 gr? [Re: Yochanan]
#139447 - 24/07/09 12:02 PM

I use 180's in 30-06.

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Naren
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Re: 165, 180, 200 or 220 gr? [Re: buckeyeshooter]
#139625 - 27/07/09 09:40 AM

Factory loaded Winchester XP3 - 180 grains. The best for your hunt if you ask me.

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