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dogcat
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posted 30 October 2010 05:11
You are headed to Zim and Zam for buff. You will use a .416 Rem bolt rifle.

Question:
Which of the following bullets in factory ammo would you use?

Choices:
400gr. Swift A-Frame
400gr. Nosler Partition

 
 
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posted 30 October 2010 05:32Hide Post
I voted for the A-Frame but I am biased as it is the usual one for me on buff. It is tough and has always worked. No point in changing.


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posted 30 October 2010 05:35Hide Post
Like Will above, my first out on Buff with a .416 has always been a 400 gr. Swift A-Frame. And I would not hesitate to use them for follow-up shots if necessary.


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posted 30 October 2010 05:35Hide Post
No 370 NF option???
 
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AnotherAZWriter
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posted 30 October 2010 06:58Hide Post
I have shot six with the 400 grain A frame in .416 Rem Mag and not been disappointed.


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posted 30 October 2010 07:33Hide Post
I don't think you could go wrong with either choice.
 
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Biebs
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posted 30 October 2010 07:47Hide Post
Trophy Bondeds or Barnes X are considerations as well. I've used the Trophy Bondeds with complete satisfaction on Buff.
 
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mauser93
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posted 30 October 2010 08:39Hide Post
Here I go again, a voice crying out in the wilderness for the A-Square Dead Tough (and/or monolithic).

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posted 30 October 2010 08:57Hide Post
quote:
Here I go again, a voice crying out in the wilderness for the A-Square Dead Tough (and/or monolithic).




A-sqaure makes great bullets agreed but sometimes hard to find and most of the time what you pay for 50 from another company you only get 25 from art
 
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phurley5
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posted 30 October 2010 19:35Hide Post
I shot mine with a 370 grain North Fork, and will the next time. My softs and solids printed within a half inch of each other. Good shooting.


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M 98
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posted 30 October 2010 20:13Hide Post
400 gn NORTH FORK
 
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465H&H
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posted 30 October 2010 20:18Hide Post
I would be happy to use either of the two or the NF soft.

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posted 30 October 2010 20:21Hide Post
I have only shot 4 buff, but I have shot 2 with each of the bullets in your poll, and both performed perfectly in all cases...


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posted 31 October 2010 03:14Hide Post
quote:
Originally posted by phurley5:
I shot mine with a 370 grain North Fork, and will the next time. My softs and solids printed within a half inch of each other. Good shooting.


+1 The close grouping of softs and solids was a big factor for choosing NFs plus their proven performance. In the total cost of a DG safari the extra cost for the top quality NF bullets is minimal. Will also look at the NF cupped solids for the next trip.


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chinanga
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posted 31 October 2010 11:02Hide Post
quote:
Originally posted by dogcat:
You are headed to Zim and Zam for buff. You will use a .416 Rem bolt rifle.


I have been a .416 man for too many years and have complete faith in mine. For buff, I always recommend the a frames. Performance is always great. On a side on shot, the bullet is found under the skin on the far side. What more can one ask?


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posted 31 October 2010 12:05Hide Post
A-Frames or North Fork "Cup Points" or their standard softs would be my pick in 416.
 
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posted 31 October 2010 17:26Hide Post
In my .416 I get better results from Swift A-frame than Trophy bonded. I think it might be that TB deforms on impact more than SAF (possibly a function of muzzle velocity). On the other hand, I get my best results of all from the banded triple shock Barnes-X. It has the advantage in accuracy, toughness and penetration when shooting in my .416 Remington. Thanks for asking, Bill.


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Pancho
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posted 31 October 2010 18:47Hide Post
I'm a long term FAN of the Bearclaw. Used them in both 375 H&H & 416 Rigby and never recovered a bullet. Always a DRT situation when I do my part. I see no reason to test anything else.


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posted 31 October 2010 21:53Hide Post
All of the bullets listed above will work very well in a .416. I personally prefer the TSX, but have used the A-frame and Bear Claw, and A_square Dead tough. They have all done amazing jobs on buff and other large game (hippo, giraffe, etc.) Any of these bullets in a .416 equals a DRT buff if you do your job even reasonably well.
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posted 31 October 2010 22:50Hide Post
I like the TSX the best



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posted 31 October 2010 23:43Hide Post
both are good choices, but IMO the 350gr Barnes TSX is the best in the 416.


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posted 01 November 2010 22:22Hide Post
quote:
Originally posted by BigBullet:
both are good choices, but IMO the 350gr Barnes TSX is the best in the 416.


+1. And in most other calibers as well.
 
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posted 02 November 2010 00:57Hide Post
Any bullet mentioned in this thread will get the job done! We are so lucky these days.


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posted 04 November 2010 03:28Hide Post
+1 for the 400gr. TSX
 
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posted 04 November 2010 05:58Hide Post
Just love North Fork
 
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MARK H. YOUNG
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posted 07 November 2010 01:28Hide Post
Yeah! In the 416 RM any of those bullets mentioned would work great and to specifically answer your question I don't think there is a lick of difference between the NP and the SAF. Personally I'll be using the TSX in the future.

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