Mr. Martins,

My preference has been for the heavier bullets, thinking that the greater sectional density affords greater penetration and usually a higher ballistic coefficient as well. Hornady no longer makes the 220 grain bullet,offering a 200 grainer instead, but I believe that Swift still markets the 220 grain A-frame, a style that I have used to great effect on game from impala to kudu in the .375 H&H.

My data:

1. Swift 220 A-frame
RWS case/Fed 215 primer
H4831SC-67.0 gr.
Velocity=2652 fps
5 shot group @ 100 meters 0.59"

2. Hornady 220 gr. Spirepoint
RWS case/Fed 215 primer
H4831SC-65.0 gr.
Velocity=2530 fps
3 shot group avg @ 100 meters .75"

3. Nosler Partition 200 gr.
RWS case/Fed 215 primer
H4831SC-67.0 gr.
Velocity= 2675 fps
3 shot group avg @ 100 meters .8"

Data collected using Oehler 35P chronograph and custom Ruger No. 1 with 26" barrel.

You can shoot the Hornady bullet for practice, reserving the premium bullets for game shooting. Good luck in Namibia. Let me know how you do.

Regards,

450/400 NE

Well i used the 220gr TOG (Brenneke) with very good
results.

69,5gr Norma 204 OAL 87mm Brass RWS, primer rws 5333.

Very good too for africa (Oryx warthog):

74gr Vitavouri N 560 OAL 87mm, 220gr Swift A-Frame, Primer Fed. 215 GM. brass RWS.


Or Brenneke TIG bullet, 76,4 Grain Rottweil 905, OAL: 87mm, brass: RWS, Primer: RWS5333

All loads are max. loads!

Every use at your own risk...