25 September 2012, 04:01
Pegleg223 in Africa
Is a 223 bolt rifle allowed in Africa? Would like to take a small caliber rifle for little antelope on my next trip.
25 September 2012, 04:38
Bill CollectorSome countries may have restrictions on "military rounds". If you are targeting small antelope..you can't go wrong with a 22 hornet.
25 September 2012, 05:04
GunsCoreI have taken one to Namibia with no problem. I used it for a cull hunt on Springbok.
25 September 2012, 05:59
Safari2Used my PH's 223 on a blesbuck and black springbuck last year in SA and it performed great.
25 September 2012, 06:32
BlankJust don't tell them its a 5.56!
25 September 2012, 09:54
Andrew McLarenThe .223 Rem - in a bolt action, or anything other than a semi-auto - is perfectly legal in South Africa. With quality hunting bullets it can be effectively used for springbok and anything smaller. Even blesbok and others have fallen to well placed shots with, what will be regarded by many, such a "to small" calibre. A well placed shot with a quality bullet from a .223 Rem is a much better killer than a flinched off shot from a .378 Weatherby Mag!
Enjoy your hunt!
Andrew McLarenProfessional Hunter and Hunting Outfitter since 1974.
http://www.mclarensafaris.com The home page to go to for custom planning of ethical and affordable hunting of plains game in South Africa!
Enquire about any South African hunting directly from
andrew@mclarensafaris.com After a few years of participation on forums, I have learned that:One can cure: Lack of knowledge – by instruction. Lack of skills – by practice. Lack of experience – by time doing it.
One cannot cure:Stupidity – nothing helps! Anti hunting sentiments – nothing helps! Put-‘n-Take Outfitters – money rules!
My very long ago ancestors needed and loved to eat meat.
Today I still hunt! 25 September 2012, 10:00
londonhunterPerfect for cull management hunt
Even more effective with silencer fitted
Something to this effect
25 September 2012, 11:16
leopards valley safarisquote:
Originally posted by Andrew McLaren:
The .223 Rem - in a bolt action, or anything other than a semi-auto - is perfectly legal in South Africa. With quality hunting bullets it can be effectively used for springbok and anything smaller. Even blesbok and others have fallen to well placed shots with, what will be regarded by many, such a "to small" calibre. A well placed shot with a quality bullet from a .223 Rem is a much better killer than a flinched off shot from a .378 Weatherby Mag!
Enjoy your hunt!
