Upon my 2021 safari, I was surprised to hear my PH tell me that I was the first client he'd ever had using a single-shot rifle. But then again, I remember reading somewhere (Boddington? Woods? Capstick?) that in spite of the popularity of single shots in the four decades straddling 1900 and of the rather ubiquitous Ruger No. 1 more recently, the greatest majority of today's traveling sportsmen use bolt-action rifles, a few use doubles, and an infinitesimal percentage stick to single-loaders.
Why not a single shot rifle?
On one of my eralier safaris, u hunter comes to the camp with k95, single shot.
Goes for PG package, 5 animals.
During the hunt decides he will take additional sable. (not a steinbok but a sable!)
Last day of hunt, before going home, on sunset, he shoots the sable, a bit from behind, under angle, aiming for the shoulder, when was supposed to aim behind shoulder to get diagonal pass through to the vitals, as per advice of PH. Cca 100 +meters.
Sable is hit, in clear, and makes several turns, trying to lick and get to the wound, in the same time asking for second shot that does not come.
By the time the rifle breaks open, and reloaded, sable is gone in the bush.
The sun sets, the darkness comes. The search was stopped.
Next day, search is early on, dogs, trackers, PH, (me, along with them, hoping to get a shot at that sable) etc....
Sable kept walking all the night, blood spoor here and there, and sable was never found. (but on the end, paid for)
For Africa: bolt action, or double rifle. Sometimes you need second shot. And you need it fast! Otherwise it could be expensive. Thanks, but no, thanks.