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Freeloader123
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Re: Cape buffalo, water buffalo and scrub bulls.
07/04/11 03:13 PM

You Sir are a very wise man.

I don't know about that, Greg.

But at least it's probably a pretty good indicator that I actually do shoot the rifle I claim to shoot, isn't it? Something often in doubt on other internet forums.

Thought I'd come back and edit this post. Greg, I'll make sure I provide an update on my .416. As I said, it shoots tight little groups. Just not exactly where I'm aiming. I'll start a different thread when I do.

But I also should reemphasize that the .375 H&H punches above its weight. You'll not be undergunned, GH, on any of the species you mentioned with a .375.

I have a .416 for one reason only. There are still countries in the francophone part of Africa where one can hunt unguided. I have aspirations to hunt there. You have to take some government apparatchik along to make sure you follow the rules, but you'll be the only rifle. Unless you bring a friend along, then there'll be two, but still no pro with a cannon to bail you out. The consensus of people who have far more experience than I is that reliable stopping rifles on the big five start at 40 caliber and 400 grains.

To be honest, if you need a stopping rifle on a daily basis you probably are going to want something more than a .416. Even so, if chasse libre in Africa isn't on the menu, and even if it is you'll be hunting relatively open country, you'll be more than satisfied with a .375.

As a matter of fact, if I had to choose between my .375 and my .416 I'd choose, well, my .416. Because I've got a lifetime supply of Norma and Hornady brass. Have you priced .416 Rigby factory ammo? That stuff is expensive. The components aren't cheap, either. I've got a lot more money invested in my CZ rifle and what it takes to feed her than my .375, which is a cheap date in comparison. That's my way of introducing another consideration. Are you a handloader, GH? I've heard that handloading is possible in the UK. If you don't handload, get thee a .375 H&H.

Edited by Freeloader123 (08/04/11 11:52 AM)

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Cape buffalo, water buffalo and scrub bulls.	GH	19/03/11 04:35 AM
Re: Cape buffalo, water buffalo and scrub bulls.	grandveneur	19/03/11 10:39 AM
Re: Cape buffalo, water buffalo and scrub bulls.	eagle27	19/03/11 02:16 PM
Re: Cape buffalo, water buffalo and scrub bulls.	Mike_Bailey	19/03/11 06:15 PM
Re: Cape buffalo, water buffalo and scrub bulls.	GH	22/03/11 05:15 AM
Re: Cape buffalo, water buffalo and scrub bulls.	ozhunter	21/03/11 03:23 PM
Re: Cape buffalo, water buffalo and scrub bulls.	GH	22/03/11 05:27 AM
Re: Cape buffalo, water buffalo and scrub bulls.	ozhunter	22/03/11 07:38 PM
Re: Cape buffalo, water buffalo and scrub bulls.	Mike_Bailey	22/03/11 06:09 AM
Re: Cape buffalo, water buffalo and scrub bulls.	NitroX	19/03/11 02:07 PM
Re: Cape buffalo, water buffalo and scrub bulls.	GH	22/03/11 05:06 AM
Re: Cape buffalo, water buffalo and scrub bulls.	Ben	19/03/11 07:57 AM
Re: Cape buffalo, water buffalo and scrub bulls.	GH	22/03/11 05:03 AM
Re: Cape buffalo, water buffalo and scrub bulls.	Freeloader123	04/04/11 06:58 PM
Re: Cape buffalo, water buffalo and scrub bulls.	Rule303	05/04/11 03:27 PM
Re: Cape buffalo, water buffalo and scrub bulls.	Freeloader123	06/04/11 03:08 AM
Re: Cape buffalo, water buffalo and scrub bulls.	Rule303	06/04/11 05:38 PM
Re: Cape buffalo, water buffalo and scrub bulls.	Freeloader123	07/04/11 03:13 PM
Re: Cape buffalo, water buffalo and scrub bulls.	HogPilot	21/09/11 04:01 PM
Re: Cape buffalo, water buffalo and scrub bulls.	GH	25/10/11 01:37 PM
Re: Cape buffalo, water buffalo and scrub bulls.	kamilaroi	19/03/11 09:52 AM

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