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.375 chamberings for ELR hunting and shooting
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<blockquote data-quote="bigdogone" data-source="post: 2339604" data-attributes="member: 116192"><p>Read Robertson's Africas Most Dangerous if you're interested in Africa and Cape Buff. As mentioned previously, he was a guide, game control officer and is a veterinarian. He did autopsies on many buff kills. </p><p></p><p>The 375 H&H is one of his recommendations and he recommends downloading to 2200 fps at the muzzle. He also recommends several brands of rifle that are or can be made africa ready.</p><p></p><p>The 375 H&H will kill every huntable mammal in the world from elephant to duiker. Its a great caliber, has significant market share so will retain resale value and will have usable ammo when/if your ammo doesnt show up. This happened to me in Namibia.</p><p></p><p>As the OP stated, the point of dangerous game hunting is to get in close. Often inside 100 yards. My wife shot hers at 12 paces. I shot mine just inside that. It is a thrill that becomes an addiction. You will be planning your next Aftican safari before your first one is over. They will all be great, but none will be as great as that first one you do.</p><p></p><p>Enjoy your hunt and search for the next rifle. You will enjoy Im sure.</p><p></p><p>Also, quick word on bullets for buff. Typical recommendation is one soft in the hole followed by solids in the mag. Typical choices for American hunters include Barnes, Swift and Troohy bonded bear claws. You want solids/softs that fire to same point of impact. I have had great success with A-frames and breakaways. Breakaways are hard to find so source well in advance of need.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bigdogone, post: 2339604, member: 116192"] Read Robertson’s Africas Most Dangerous if you’re interested in Africa and Cape Buff. As mentioned previously, he was a guide, game control officer and is a veterinarian. He did autopsies on many buff kills. The 375 H&H is one of his recommendations and he recommends downloading to 2200 fps at the muzzle. He also recommends several brands of rifle that are or can be made africa ready. The 375 H&H will kill every huntable mammal in the world from elephant to duiker. Its a great caliber, has significant market share so will retain resale value and will have usable ammo when/if your ammo doesnt show up. This happened to me in Namibia. As the OP stated, the point of dangerous game hunting is to get in close. Often inside 100 yards. My wife shot hers at 12 paces. I shot mine just inside that. It is a thrill that becomes an addiction. You will be planning your next Aftican safari before your first one is over. They will all be great, but none will be as great as that first one you do. Enjoy your hunt and search for the next rifle. You will enjoy Im sure. Also, quick word on bullets for buff. Typical recommendation is one soft in the hole followed by solids in the mag. Typical choices for American hunters include Barnes, Swift and Troohy bonded bear claws. You want solids/softs that fire to same point of impact. I have had great success with A-frames and breakaways. Breakaways are hard to find so source well in advance of need. [/QUOTE]
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