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hoppdoc
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MOST OVERRATED AFRICAN CARTRIDGE!!
      #66744 - 10/12/06 07:43 PM

What is the most overrated African cartridge??

All rounds kill if placed correctly, but which ones do
hunters use and are given mystical killing powers they don't possess?
Most OVERRATED AFRICAN CARTRIDGE?
You may choose only one
458 WM
460 Weatherby
378 Weatherby
416 Weatherby
other


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500grains
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Re: MOST OVERRATED AFRICAN CARTRIDGE!! [Re: hoppdoc]
      #66767 - 11/12/06 04:10 AM

I would have to say the 460 wby as it seems to be at its best when downloaded by 300 fps.

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Re: MOST OVERRATED AFRICAN CARTRIDGE!! [Re: 500grains]
      #66799 - 11/12/06 04:01 PM

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I would have to say the 460 wby as it seems to be at its best when downloaded by 300 fps.



I agree 100%. Thats why I use a .450 Rigby Rimless. And use heavier bullets where possible.

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Re: MOST OVERRATED AFRICAN CARTRIDGE!! [Re: Ndumo]
      #66840 - 12/12/06 09:56 AM

I have never seen a 460 not kill what it was supposed to. Even though it is loaded at higher pressures.

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Re: MOST OVERRATED AFRICAN CARTRIDGE!! [Re: bigdog]
      #66842 - 12/12/06 11:11 AM

bigdog ..my 460 weatherby ..loaded with factory 450 barnes X took my Cape Buff in 1 shot. He ran 20 yards and then went down..the bullet lost 80 grains of weight. I wonder how many people in this forum
have ever hunted with a 460 weatherby?I do like this forum as I'm buying a double..577 Nitro...steve

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Tightloop
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Re: MOST OVERRATED AFRICAN CARTRIDGE!! [Re: AKA]
      #66873 - 13/12/06 01:36 AM

The thing almost everyone has against this cartridge is that it is pushed way too fast....2700 for a 500 gr is stupid...the same bullet at a more modest 2300+ is just the thing...and not too many shooters can tolerate a 500@2700 for many shots...

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