Excellent new discussion by Kevin Robertson of all Safari Cartridges 0.50cal and up.

[Northern Shooter]

I really enjoyed this episode, I'm sure many here will appreciate Kevin's take on all these big bores.

See link to episode below.

 

[Northern Shooter]

The link to Spotify didn't seem to work.

Here's a direct link to the Podcast Episode:

Ep 329: .50, .60, & .70 Caliber Big Bore Safari Cartridges With Kevin Robertson

Apple | iHeart | Pandora | Spotify | YouTube

thebiggamehuntingblog.com

 

[Northern Shooter]

Cartridges Covered

500 BPE
500NE
500 Jeffery
500 A Square
505 Gibbs
550 Magnum
577/450
577NE
577 T-rex

and more.

 

[The Big Game Hunter]

You can also watch that exact discussion on YouTube here (complete with photos of most of those cartridges):

 

[Sideshow]

Thanks guys I’ll listen to this one next

 

[matt85]

I've spoken at length wit Dr. Robertson about the 505 Gibbs back when I owned one. He was very knowledgeable and willing to help me figure the cartridge out.

I will tag this for listening, when I have more time.

 

[Captain Munro]

These are John's best episodes. The Africa series with Doctari. Not that I don't enjoy alot of his other podcasts episodes.

 

[Altitude sickness]

That was a great listen. Thanks for posting.

 

[Northern Shooter]

I never thought I’d view my 500NE as “small”

 

[Northern Shooter]

These are John's best episodes. The Africa series with Doctari. Not that I don't enjoy alot of his other podcasts episodes.

Yeah he really shines with the African content. Kevin and Phil add a ton of knowledge and experience to these episodes.

 

[matt85]

I never thought I’d view my 500NE as “small”

Modern gun powder and bullets have made most of the big boys somewhat obsolete... But they are still out there!

The cult of the large bore is small but not gone!

 

[RR 314]

Very good. Well done! Was hoping for a little more on the .550 Magnum

 

[Lone Star Bluegrass]

They have really made a great series together.

 

[Northern Shooter]

Modern gun powder and bullets have made most of the big boys somewhat obsolete... But they are still out there!

The cult of the large bore is small but not gone!

Just goes to show how many heavy hitters are available above the 500NE, a cartridge that many consider a heavy hitter.

Some of these just seem excessive like the 577 Trex, 600 Overkill etc.

 

[matt85]

Some of these just seem excessive like the 577 Trex, 600 Overkill etc.

Those two are only excessive if you load them hot. They are likely more commonly loaded to NE levels for hunting. I have a 585 HE that can be loaded even hotter than the 577 T-Rex, but it's not something I care to do often. A bolt action 600 OK is worlds less expensive than a 600 NE double rifle!

All of the smokeless big boys are positively tiny compared to the old black powder dangerous game rifles! But obviously the smokeless guns are more powerful.