Best "Flat Shooting" caliber to take to the "Dark Continent"

[rdog]

Y'all are taking him too literally...

I'm taking a 300 Blackout with a 500 yard scope when I hunt the Great White North.

WE have young shooters at our range that think the 300 Black with a 8 -24 AO scope out is about equal to a 50 BMG

 

[CBH Australia]

WE have young shooters at our range that think the 300 Black with a 8 -24 AO scope out is about equal to a 50 BMG

Yes, because they are both "Tacti-Cool"

 

[CBH Australia]

There is a lot of good hunting to be had with the 6mm cartridges. My son shot more game than I did with his .243W. Not everything weighs 200kg +. Your 6mm Rem would make a great second rifle.

What, you allowed your son to hunt with a .243? Really?

No, C'mon, your pulling my leg. Surely you are just trying to stir Bob.

 

[CBH Australia]

My posting about the cartridge 460 WBY-Magnum was meant seriously.

I hunted in Africa with my old Brevex rifle caliber 460 WBY-Magnum for years, mainly shooting buffalo with it, but since I only ever had this rifle with me, I also shot many other species with it and that sometimes also at longer distances.

Hey, don't take it too seriously.

I have no issue with you or your choice. The thread was started in jest to promote some fun conversation.

You can join in and poke fun at the nonsense or ignore it but don't take it to heart.

 

[geoff rath]

I dismember reading of a bloke who killed a water buff (one shot!) with a 17 Rem, shooting machine turned 25 grain copper solids; I' go for my 20BR, running 32 grain solids ...

 

[Phil Giordano]

I'm planning a wildcat based on my pet 8x68S necked down to .30 cal...
Could "300 Dark Continent" (300DC) sound wild enough?

 

[AZDAVE]

Don't forget that 17 loudnenboomer with the biggest muzzle brake you can find (As we all know PH's just love it when you miss but the sound wave just knocks the animal off its feet)

 

[Berettaco]

Planning my next safari - I think the 35 BNE with a brake sounds like a stellar setup. Now where would I find such a beast…..

 

[bowjijohn]

A mate of mine (who runs one of the Coutadas) has an original rifle from Rorke’s Drift

How cool is that !

i humbly recommend that as a suitable candidate

 

[Aaron N]

I'm planning a wildcat based on my pet 8x68S necked down to .30 cal...
Could "300 Dark Continent" (300DC) sound wild enough?

It’s the 30 BooBoo

 

[Mike70560]

So I am a little surprised and disappointed that someone hasn't posed this question yet, along with the obvious answer.

The best "flat shooting" caliber to take to the "Dark Continent" The 6.5 Creedmoor of course.

Can we please stop talking about "flat shooting" cartridges

Using MPBR and comparing apples to apples (Nosler Partitions only), let's put this concept to bed for good. In common small bores, there is no practical difference in trajectories out to 300 yards, so PLEASE stop talking about it. It isn't even remotely interesting. For people new to the...

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Hello from Bwana Moja. Africa is NOT "The Dark Continent"

Greetings to All, I might know a handful of the good women and men who contribute to this forum. I met Jerome a few years back. He gave me a really cool hat and it blew off my head when I was taking a helicopter ride hovering above the Okavango Delta. I might chime in from time to time. I'm...

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It all depends if you have been drinking while shooting/hunting.

 

[TERMINATOR]

So I am a little surprised and disappointed that someone hasn't posed this question yet, along with the obvious answer.

The best "flat shooting" caliber to take to the "Dark Continent" The 6.5 Creedmoor of course.

Can we please stop talking about "flat shooting" cartridges

Using MPBR and comparing apples to apples (Nosler Partitions only), let's put this concept to bed for good. In common small bores, there is no practical difference in trajectories out to 300 yards, so PLEASE stop talking about it. It isn't even remotely interesting. For people new to the...

www.africahunting.com

Hello from Bwana Moja. Africa is NOT "The Dark Continent"

Greetings to All, I might know a handful of the good women and men who contribute to this forum. I met Jerome a few years back. He gave me a really cool hat and it blew off my head when I was taking a helicopter ride hovering above the Okavango Delta. I might chime in from time to time. I'm...

www.africahunting.com

 

[TERMINATOR]

 

[BeeMaa]

You guys must have glossed over this thread from a couple of years ago. Flattest shooting cartridge EVER!!! Thanks to @TOBY458 for doing the legwork on this one.
https://www.africahunting.com/threa...wlfum-winchester-long-fat-ultra-magnum.60006/

 

[shark_za]

My rifle shoots all the game flat

 

[grand veneur]

Well,...

...really all of mine too, no matter at what distance, and as far as I hit these on the right place.

 

[Hogpatrol]

should I upload a pic of my threaded .22 LR 10/22 barrel (with thread protector) now?

Only if you remove that and put the brake back on it.

 

[Frederik]

Everyone forgot about the mighty 204 Ruger at 3850fps 32gr monolithic bullet!!!
Sorry for the graphic photos but those impala didnt feel a thing.

 

[Hogpatrol]

^^^^^ And no meat spoiled ^^^^^

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

So I am a little surprised and disappointed that someone hasn't posed this question yet, along with the obvious answer.

The best "flat shooting" caliber to take to the "Dark Continent" The 6.5 Creedmoor of course.

Can we please stop talking about "flat shooting" cartridges

Using MPBR and comparing apples to apples (Nosler Partitions only), let's put this concept to bed for good. In common small bores, there is no practical difference in trajectories out to 300 yards, so PLEASE stop talking about it. It isn't even remotely interesting. For people new to the...

www.africahunting.com

Hello from Bwana Moja. Africa is NOT "The Dark Continent"

Greetings to All, I might know a handful of the good women and men who contribute to this forum. I met Jerome a few years back. He gave me a really cool hat and it blew off my head when I was taking a helicopter ride hovering above the Okavango Delta. I might chime in from time to time. I'm...

www.africahunting.com

@375 Ruger Fan
You is a funny Vegemite mate.
Please tell us more funny stories like how to make a 243 a good cartridge.
Bob