My question would be why? If you just want to own one sure, but it makes a lousy choice for someone who is just embarking for the first time with Africa as a destination. They make great stopping rifles, but a client's job is to put the first bullet in exactly the correct spot. Most people who are not extremely familiar with heavy recoiling rifles and open sights found on most heavy doubles are far less likely to make the first perfect shot. And all the sturm und drang from .500 whatever won't make up for a poorly placed shot.
Secondly, most are heavy as hell and get much heavier as the hole in the barrel(s) gets bigger. I hate dragging around useless weight when I can carry my R8 configured as a .375 and accomplish much more with it than .500 whatever.
If such a rifle is where you want to park your money, then go for it. I own a lovely Birmingham .470 that I shoot very well. But, I have yet to generate any real desire to drag it around for 15 Kms or so anywhere I have hunted buffalo.
Secondly, most are heavy as hell and get much heavier as the hole in the barrel(s) gets bigger. I hate dragging around useless weight when I can carry my R8 configured as a .375 and accomplish much more with it than .500 whatever.
If such a rifle is where you want to park your money, then go for it. I own a lovely Birmingham .470 that I shoot very well. But, I have yet to generate any real desire to drag it around for 15 Kms or so anywhere I have hunted buffalo.