Put a good peep-sight at the rifle. If you train your skill with the rifle at the range, you will hit sufficiently well with that.
It can�t be denied that you have a clearer view through a scope, but you don�t shoot better with it. Scopes are often over-estimated, although they are quite helpful and necessary for smaller animals at longer distances.
Fritz
Posts: 846 | Location: Sweden | Registered: 19 April 2001
I have hunted the Selous a couple of times and I would recommend a scope on a 375 as there is much open country there and large burns...I hunt with irons and a douple with a scoped rifle that is carried by my tracker or one of the camp staff..I have only used once. But I am a iron sight person, because I like them, no other reason...
I would recommend a 1x4X Leupold in Quick Detachable Talley Rings and bases.
Thank's for the advice.i will be hunting with a cousin in ngere ngere forest.
quote:Originally posted by GeorgeS: Definitely with scope. Your first shot at a buffalo is the most important. A good scope helps you place that shot as close to perfectly as possible.
It also helps you see your target better in dim light.
Where will you be hunting in Tanzania? I'll be in the Moyowosi in November.
George
Posts: 1846 | Location: uae | Registered: 30 May 2001
Hamdeni- I would pick a Leupold 1.5-6x, it gathers more light than the straight tubed models and has as much eye relief as one will need on a 375. If you happen to be leopard hunting the larger obj. diameter will be of great benefit in the low light conditions.
Posts: 1148 | Location: The Hunting Fields | Registered: 22 May 2002
Hamdeni, I use a Leopold 1.75-6x32mm with the heavy duplex reticle on my .375H&H. The crosshairs show up good in low light conditions against a dark animal or backgound. Ralph
Posts: 284 | Location: Plant City, Fl,USA | Registered: 12 April 2001
