I understand the minimum calibre for most species in Namibia is 7mm. I am specifically looking at hunting larger plains game.Who told you a 6.5x55 with a 130-grain TSX has limited use overseas?
I understand the minimum calibre for most species in Namibia is 7mm. I am specifically looking at hunting larger plains game.Who told you a 6.5x55 with a 130-grain TSX has limited use overseas?
The larger PG animals (like eland) are best had with a mid-bore. You will not be disappointed with the performance of your 375H&H with 300 grain Barnes TSX. Keep it simple. Especially since you shoot it so well.I understand the minimum calibre for most species in Namibia is 7mm. I am specifically looking at hunting larger plains game.
If you shoot your .375 well, then there is no reason to change.
If you would like a rifle chambered in a smaller cartridge, I would recommend a .30/06.
(a .30/06 is never wrong)
A .300 Win Mag would be fine too, and will shoot a little flatter, but there is not quite as much factory ammo available.
@CallyHartmann's Mountain Zebra and Kudu this time.
I am planning to go back as and when I can though.
@USNWhere is Bob when we need him? I don’t know the stats like he does, but, without a doubt 35 Whelen.
You don't need Barnes or other monos because of the the velocity.
@CallyThanks for the advice everyone. I have never personally understood how going out with multiple rifles works. I have always just set off with one rifle and a plan, which sometimes changes! I think taking two rifles would just add complications for me!
I have often admired the Bergstutzens though.
@Cally6.5x55, so limited use overseas.
Do you have a view on what you like clients to bring for larger plains game?
Technically the .308 Win was used pre 1955 since it was launched in 52’ and that was the first year Winchester started chambering it in Model 70’s that same year.@Cally
Call me old fashioned but before these modern ( post 1955) magnums people were killing things just as dead with cartridges like the 7x57, 30-06 and a bit later the 308.
For some strange reason we need bigger magnums to do the same job nowadays.
Can't figure it out my self ( I'm only a dumb colonial) but game ain't got tougher. Don't overthink it. Choose what suits you. Even the old cartridges when handloaded to their potential will amaze you and leave nothing to be desired.
The humble 308 will kill zebra and big oryx as well as any kudu you come across. Just ask my son. The old 7x57 will do the same and screams take ME to Africa.
I think @ Hunter Habib will agree with me on that.
Bob ( an old fashioned fart)
@Mtn_InfantryTechnically the .308 Win was used pre 1955 since it was launched in 52’ and that was the first year Winchester started chambering it in Model 70’s that same year.