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hoppdoc
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Re: 416 Remington is it a good chocie for Africa?
01/07/07 12:25 AM

Not to create a fuss but the 416 shooting 400's at 2400 runs at much higher pressures than the 375H&H shooting 300's at 2500fps.

The 416 runs about 58,000 to 61,000psi with the above loads and that is ultramag territory.I only get about 3-4 loadings out of the ultras before using new brass.

I would think that the 375 H&H has a much greater safety margin at around 50,000 psi with the 300's for not disabling the gun in a bad situation.

This is the exact reason I bought a 416 Rigby for Africa.Lower pressures for the same velocities. My buddie was hunting lion last year in 113 degree weather. What if the bolt gun locks up and the animal charges? I want no chance for screwups.

I would not run a 458 Wm at max pressure for better velocity either. Better to have a 458 Lott and download it abit.Could you get away with higher pressures?? Probably but I would rather be safe.I doubt any animal shot would know the difference.

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416 Remington is it a good chocie for Africa?	edmhunter	30/06/07 04:55 AM
Re: 416 Remington is it a good chocie for Africa?	NitroX	02/07/07 01:48 PM
Re: 416 Remington is it a good chocie for Africa?	Ripp	01/07/07 12:32 AM
Re: 416 Remington is it a good chocie for Africa?	JohnTheGreek	30/06/07 05:10 PM
Re: 416 Remington is it a good chocie for Africa?	jro45	30/06/07 11:14 PM
Re: 416 Remington is it a good chocie for Africa?	hoppdoc	01/07/07 12:25 AM
Re: 416 Remington is it a good chocie for Africa?	JohnTheGreek	01/07/07 02:26 AM
Re: 416 Remington is it a good chocie for Africa?	hoppdoc	01/07/07 10:09 PM
Re: 416 Remington is it a good chocie for Africa?	JohnTheGreek	02/07/07 12:34 AM
Re: 416 Remington is it a good chocie for Africa?	9.3x57	02/07/07 12:42 AM
Re: 416 Remington is it a good chocie for Africa?	hoppdoc	02/07/07 02:03 AM
Re: 416 Remington is it a good chocie for Africa?	Ripp	02/07/07 09:32 AM
Re: 416 Remington is it a good chocie for Africa?	allenday	03/07/07 01:50 AM
Re: 416 Remington is it a good chocie for Africa?	Mike_McGuire	03/07/07 03:07 AM
Re: 416 Remington is it a good chocie for Africa?	Bigfive	05/07/07 08:43 PM
Re: 416 Remington is it a good chocie for Africa?	9.3x57	02/07/07 11:05 AM
Re: 416 Remington is it a good chocie for Africa?	9.3x57	01/07/07 11:06 PM
Re: 416 Remington is it a good chocie for Africa?	allenday	01/07/07 01:49 AM
Re: 416 Remington is it a good chocie for Africa?	AzGuy	30/06/07 01:14 PM

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