I’m from Alabama and planning a trip to hunt plains game June of 2026.I’ve been previously but taking my wife and 26 y.o. son this trip.I’m taking a .300 Win Mag. and a .375 H&H.I would like to get a rifle for my wife that doesn’t have as much recoil.Any suggestions that would still do the job on a giraffe and zebra as those are her target animals-thanks.
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7x57, 7-08, 270, or 308 would be my first suggestions
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Good day! Welcome to AH! I would also suggest a 308 for your wife.
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Welcome; it sounds like an interesting hunt your wife has planned. Any of the 7mm or .30 calibers she can shoot with confidence will get the job done.
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Good evening and welcome to AH!
That sounds like an incredible trip!
A suppressed .300 WSM with a lighter load is a great option—I set up my wife (110 lbs) with the same, and she is very comfortable with it. ( I also hand reload rounds for this caliber).
A .7MM-08 suppressed is definitely worth considering-arguably one of the best in its class. It's flat shooting with excellent kinetic energy transfer.
A .270 Win suppressed or 6.5 Creedmoor suppressed are also solid choices, especially for zebra, though precise shot placement is key for giraffe.
Best of luck with your safari planning!
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Impala is one of the animals you will see all over Africa.
You can see them in herds of a 100 plus together.
This excellent ram was taken with one of our previous client this past season.
Contact us at Elite hunting outfitters to help you make your African safari dream come true..
