Recent content by Rem700stw

I just saw Hunter-Habib’s post and even though my shot was quartering away I must defer to his experience and expertise and will try to boost my loads in the future.

Yes. This represents the likely REAL velocity of the old tropical loads back in the day. I used Hornady DGX bonded bullets out of necessity in my vintage 450-400 on Buffalo in 2023. No complaints from me. The Buffalo however got very sick and died rather suddenly. My RL 15 load was similar in...

EVERY rifle I have used in Africa for plains game was sighted using MPBR. I use a six inch window so bullet is never more than 3 inches high or low to MPBR. Even with my mil dot reticles I do not touch the dials in the field. Too easy to “get lost” on the turrets. And yes most of my shots were...

As a follow up to my original reply regarding my experience in the Karoo with the 375 all animals were shot with a 300 grain Barnes TSX. Kudu at 280 yards facing me slightly quartering. Bullet in medial to left shoulder and exited right inner thigh near scrotum. Ran 40 yards. Common and Copper...

416 Rigby. Tough call. I have all but 375 Ruger and the 500 Nitro but for these parameters I would give the nod to the Rigby.

I was late in taking a 375 to Africa. I did not use one until Safari #3. It saved the day. I had a game ending malfunction with my custom 318 while in the Karoo. No gunsmith or parts were going to be forthcoming anytime soon. The 375 I had with me “just in case” saved the trip. I was able to...

7x57 9.3x62 404 Jeffery

What you will gain is near 100% weight retention and penetration. I am a big fan of 2 holes for every shot. One in, one out. Every animal hit counts, recovered or not. Exit wounds improve your chances of recovery in my opinion. I have witnessed Blue Wildebeest and Gemsbok in particular soak up...

As the 7mm-08 is the ballistic near twin of the 7x57 you will be well served with your rifle. Not so much with Ballistic tips in my opinion. I would recommend Barnes TSX 160 grain for any plains game that walks.

450-400. Been there done that.

I have been well served with Swaro 1-8 on my 375. I appreciate the versatility even if PLANNED shots are to be close range. My 416 Rigby wears a 1-6 which came in handy on a croc that offered a shot.

Elite Hunting Outfitters

I have been well served with the Boyt single case. I use the WIDE single model. I remove one set of foam and place 2 rifles in Boyt soft cases facing in opposite directions to each other. 4 trips to Africa with no problems. Probably a fluke but on my first safari I arrived home with one end...

I would choose the 404 Jeffrey for the same reason I chose it for my first buffalo. Nostalgia. The 404 Jeffrey was the work horse of the game rangers. I know that Ruark made the 416 Rigby sexy but the Jeffrey has earned it stripes.

Go forth and buyeth 300 grain TSX loaded ammo or bullets for reloading forsaking all others, lay thee mind to rest and slay whatever beast thy encountereth.