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What about a 416 Remington with 350 gr TSX bullets? About 2600 FPS would provide equivilent trajectory of a 375 H&H; Enough UMPH for 95% of buffalo shots; That tough bullet would probably not tear up the small stuff. Have not made my first trip to Africa; but perhaps makes a bit of sense. 400 gr solids for everything else. | |||
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416 Rigby for one rifle for everything in the world. Perhaps the quotes about "too big" or "needs an expensive magnum action" have been put to rest with the advent of the $999.95 CZ550. The Rigby is a true stopper. The reason I know is because my PH carried one! Besides, I can always load DOWN to 375H&H power levels with a 350gr bullet. Rich Buff Killer | |||
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I'm taking my 416 to Zim as a back up rifle for that very reason when I head over in August... If all my ammo winds up gone I know he'll have some Rigby ammo I can use... I've been shooting my Rigby allot lately and have to admit it is pretty hard to beat as an all around cart the more I think about it... Fits nicely between the 375 & the various 458s... All the trajectory you could need with plenty of punch and not too much recoil... ______________________ Sometimes there is no spring... Just the wind that smells fresh before the storm... | |||
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Add my vote to the 375 H&H | |||
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Well, here I am conjuring up what the genius Mr. Newton gave to us all those years ago. I am pretty happy with my trainof thought if I do say so myself! [Take-A-Bow smiley needed here]  Jack OH GOD! {Seriously, we need the help.} | |||
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Best African BIG GAME Cartridge? For me, its the 404Jeffery. | |||
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How could any cartridge less than 30 years old in overall use be even considered in the discussion. Really! We are talking about taking game in amounts and variety never to be repeated in the rest of African Hunting History. I cant believe anyone can include the unproven Ruger stuff at all. square shooter | |||
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Somebody has to say it! .45-70 in a Marlin lever gun using Garret ammo and being wielded by Carmelo!  The top three .375H&H, .404 Jeffery, and the .470 NE. If I had to pick just one it is a major toss up between the .404 and the .375. And it really depends on the terrain and area that I am hunting in. In some areas it is definitely a .470 inn a double in others a scoped .375H&H. A well set up .404 takes the place of both. Ok it's the .404 ....Today!  | |||
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I have no experience there YET..(only 158 days!!!!!) But the .416 Rigby was good enough for Harry Selby. It's good enough for me. Also my gunsmith agrees. He tells a story of his buddy shooting a buff w/ .375 H&H (solid hit) and it charged. It was flattened by him with the .416 Rigby just as it hooked the .375 shooter. Karamojo Bill At then end of my time here, I want to come skidding through the Pearly Gates & hear God say, "Whoa Boy, that was a hell of a ride!" | |||
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When Harry Selby needed to have his 416 Rigby reworked, he used a 458 Win. Magnum. When the 416 was returned to him, he kept using the 458. So don't say that the 416 was good enough for Harry Selby. Not when he went on to use a 458 Win instead. Sincerely, E Pluribus Unum - where out of many, we will become one. | |||
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I'll vote for the .416 Rigby.I do think reduced pressure is important, juut like iron sites and wood(pretty) stocks! At Home on the Range-Texas Panhandle | |||
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And it was a push feed 458! The only easy day is yesterday! | |||
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416 Rem -- gets r' done! OMG!-- my bow is "pull-push feed" - how dreadfully embarrasing!!!!! | |||
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It depends on what criteria you use to rate them. If it is what has been the most often used caliber for all around use over the last 100 years then it has to be the 9.3X62. If it is the currrently available caliber that is most useful for the greatest range of african animals, then i would pick the 375 H&H. 465H&H | |||
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I have ALWAYS loved my 375 H&H, albeit in a push feed Model 70, it has always killed what I hit in the right place with it. That said, my 416 Rem in a CRF Model 70 is my favorite "Big Stick". For a light rifle my 300 H&H followed closely by the 300 Win Mag! I really dont care, as along as my feet touch African Soil!!! Phil Massaro President, Massaro Ballistic Laboratories, LLC NRA Life Member B&C Member www.mblammo.com Hunt Reports- Zambia 2011 http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/1481089261 "Two kinds of people in this world, those of us with loaded guns, and those of us who dig. You dig." | |||
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I don't have time on this earth to test them all,but the 458 Lott is one that I will stick with. | |||
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