Tip on African Hunting

[helllo]

Thinking about a trip to Africa and tips would be helpful like what caliber for plains game and was thinking about buying a double rifle double rifle is .450 NE a good caliber for dangerous game.

 

[GA Hunter]

Welcome aboard! Take some time to look around and search this site. You will find all the info you need.

And yes a 450 NE is more than sufficient for DG. Good luck.

 

[helllo]

Thank you for your reply was wondering if m 30-06 is good enough for plains game also are sabatti double rifles any good it seemed like the best quality for the prices I can afford. If you can give me any info on how to deal with dangerous game that would be great I've only had one charging razorback down here in Florida but it's no 2000 pound cape buffalo and I wasn't holding a 10lb cannon either any tips on keeping cool and keeping your aim straight.

 

[RolandtheHeadless]

Make sure you can out-run your PH.

 

[BRICKBURN]

Shooting practice.
There are some big bore shooting courses available if you have the time and money.

 

[cpr0312]

Welcome aboard! Yes that caliber will do!

 

[CAustin]

Welcome to AH sir! Search Sabatti here on AH and you will find both pro and con opinions.

 

[Nyati]

Welcome to AH, your 30-06 will be good enough for plainsgame.

For DG you really don´t need a .450NE, a .375HH will be enough.

What´s really important is correct bullet placement.

 

[Dr Ray]

Welcome to AH, your 30-06 will be good enough for plainsgame.

For DG you really don´t need a .450NE, a .375HH will be enough.

What´s really important is correct bullet placement.

I suggest a 416 Rigby in a good bolt action w a 2-7 or at the most a 3-9 scope.
For plains game a 300 Winchester magnum is great using 180 gn bullets.
I suggest for dangerous game a control feed system rather than a push feed although there are many arguments over that.

 

[BenH2016]

30-06 is a great calibre for plains game.