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Got "cancelled" by outfitter on an elephant hunt this year outside Phalaborwa. Was set on going, so I am interested. Was literally packed and ready to go, then "sorry, whole area is shut down". Shame. Feel free to send me a PM on this hunt. Wasn't aware of big elephant in Namibia. I wasn't...

Well... Not looking good. I leave today for ZA and I have been told that Phalaborwa area is completely shut down to hunting. The story I was told is that there are no permits for the areas around the mine, just up river from the damn. Shame, because there were big buffs, plenty of elephant...

Appreciate all the replies. I was fairly familiar with the process that Joes laid out. Poaching and environmental conditions may render a difference between the estimated quota and the final one rendered from aerial surveys and such. I get that. I also understand that the government might hold...

You actually have one brand I would stand behind. Talley is super tough and relatively well priced as well. Appreciate your comment on the tore wrench... I just always though, "how fast could I wrench them off if needed?" Answer: pretty damn fast. Take care,

Agreement with the monumental = lighter bullet for the application argument... Indeed, all might light guns (for up to elk) fire Barnes TTSX bullets that are lighter (i.e. 165 instead of 180 ect..) as I can crank up the speed and the bullet's construction can easily withstand the impact...

Guys, Both useful information that I really appreciate. Yes, the bull was a good old bull. Right at 45/51. Had to return in December as permits were issued late that year. It was a very difficult hunt, but ended well. I can't blame the outfitter or the PH that time. They both did what they had...

Just out of curiosity, how many people know of someone with a premium scope in good quality mounts that failed or was irreparably damaged while on safari? I can totally see how it might happen getting into and out of vehicles and taking a spill, but I can't remember ever having a good quality...

Gents, Leaving soon for another elephant in South Arica. Area is just outside Phalaborwa between the Salati and Oliphant River, bordering the Kruger. Issues is now as has always been the permit arriving on time. I have a backup buffalo tag, but I often feel that I don't get the whole story from...

Nope, but you can shoot, so see if they can regulate the leaves for a little further... I.e. 50 and 150. Then buffalo AND kudu are in trouble...

A sling is an encumbrance on a DG rifle. Too many thorny vines and branches to grab at your barrel only to "slingshot" off the barrel into your face. I like to be able to "snake" my gun through brush silently when we have to creep through a tight spot and a sling makes it inconvenient or...

You would only drop 1.2 inches or so at 100 if you zeroed at 50. So why? NECG or New Egland Custom Gunsight makes the best sights. I very much applaud you shooting in Africa with iron sights. It increases the challenge and forces you to stalk closer rather then blast at distance. The .375...

Sorry wasn't clear to some. Barnes are solid copper which is why I SWITCHED to North Fork ..

Barnes TSX are absolutely fantastic bullets, but I switched to North Fork for one big reason... They are solid copper alloy. Copper is less dense than lead, thus the same grain-age bullet is significantly longer. This presents an issue when cases like the .458 Lott are already running...

Final note: If you decide to try some 450gr NF, look for some data with Varget as stated above. No good for the 500gr, but once you get less diameter or a little lighter, that powder shines. As states above, it's also in the Extreme line of powders. Still tough to find. If you get in a total...

I actually agree with Phoenix Phil. If Buffalo is the biggest of the big five on your next safari, then you could definitely look at the 450gr soft or CPS from North Fork. As he stated, you can't practically drive them fast enough for them to fail. You will then get penetration "a-plenty"...

Ha! I appreciate making up for lack of previous posts. KMG is correct. I owe stories and experiences. I am heading back again this July with a good buddy for his first and my 6th trip. Elephant tags in Limpopo, especially outside of Phalaborwa near the Elephant River have been a hot topic...

Realized I contradicted myself above. What I meant to say was, "none of the initial shots were recovered". We did find the second shot on the second buffalo... Apologies. My crew is coming in this morning and actually have the guff to interrupt my hunting message board entires with work...

I now realize that "proof is in the pictures"... Three good animals taken on last safari with the NF 500 grainers and the load posted above at 2,225 fps. No bullets were recovered. Not even the two softs in the buffs. First buff took it broadside, wheeled around and took another one from the...

As promised, I got to the important stuff this morning... Work can wait... The load I used was available on Barnes.com and I used the H4895 500gr solid data as a starting point. The load was a kitten until I hit the "max" of 75gr of H4895. The listed velocity you might get is 2217fps. See...

Indeed I have a Lott and have killed two buff and two elephants with it. Also got a chance to kill a large kudu at 150 yards and a nuisance baboon with it. Overall, probably fired over 250 rounds through it total. Mine is a custom left hand Weatherby Mark IV smother by Bobby Pitchford Custom...

Sorry to have been a lurker for so long. I am now going to post and share some of my experiences. This forum was wonderful for helping me decide on loads for my .458 Lott years back and continues to be very entertaining. I return to ZA next July for another elephant while the getting is good...

Guys, lurked for some time. Now a member and first post. I agree with this guy's PH. My experience and that of several other PH's I have hunted with lead me down the path of only using premium controlled expansion bullets on buff. Barnes X, North Fork and Nosler Partitions have taken all of my...