Best bullets for plains game - AfricaHunting.com
Feb 4, 2022 · Generally, though, anything that can be relied upon to kill a large-bodied whitetail deer will kill plains game. My rule of thumb concerning bullets is this: Anything with a sectional density (i.e., weight to diameter ratio) of .270 or greater is OK.
.270 Winchester for plains game - AfricaHunting.com
Jul 17, 2009 · I have a question regarding the .270 Win. on plains game. Is the .270 Win. a good caliber for plains game from Impala up to Kudu and Gemsbok... World's most popular community & resource for hunting in Africa since 2007
Bow Shot Placement On African Plains Game - AfricaHunting.com
Mar 21, 2009 · However, I have taken thirty or forty whitetails with a bow and have some experience with a rifle on plains game during two safaris (also a buf and leopard). The placement you indicate is indeed ideal for a rifle. With a 180gr 30-06 or similar round, none of the game you indicate would travel more than fifty yards.
Which bullet to use for a Plains Game Hunt? - AfricaHunting.com
Apr 13, 2011 · The Nosler Partitions, Swift A-Frames and Barnes TSX all have proven track records on African game. All 3 bullets have reputations for excellent weight retention and deep penetration. If you choose the bullet (from these 3) that shoots MOST ACCURATELY through your rifle, you cannot go wrong.
The .308 Win for plains game - AfricaHunting.com
May 30, 2013 · I've shot game mostly with 30-30, 308, 30-06, 303, and 7mm rem mag. There is no question in my mind that shock/energy is ultimately what puts an animal down quicker. This will vary with shot placement as well as bullet choice.
7 Rem Mag for African plains game | AfricaHunting.com
Feb 20, 2018 · What are your thoughts on using the good old 7 Rem Mag loaded with the Berger 195 grain EOL Hunter on some of the larger African plains game such as Kudu, Gemsbok, Hartebeest and Hartmann's Mountain Zebra? Is it enough gun to ethically harvest these big animals or do I need to use my .300 Win...
Cartridges Under .30 for Plains Game | AfricaHunting.com
Jan 6, 2014 · I have been researching a lot on African plains game cartridges and everyone seems to say that you should shoot the cartridge you shoot best, regardless of size, yet everyone also seems to recommend .30 cartridges or up, including super magnums like the RUM or .338 Lapua, which generate ridiculous amounts of recoil.
300 Winchester Magnum bullets for plains game
Mar 3, 2020 · Let’s be clear. ANY brand name bullet will work on plains game up to kudu. I would take the one that shoots the best groups. The fact of the matter is that weight, bullet type, brand etc doesn’t matter if you don’t take the lungs out.
6.5x55mm for Plains Game? - AfricaHunting.com
Mar 17, 2011 · Moose are taken regularly with it in Sweden, so it's no popgun, and mine has killed fallow and red deer as dead as you can wish for, but I keep hearing how tough African game are. To preempt the likely questions: I am comfortable shooting to 200m, 250m if pushed, and I use factory ammunition, 140gr Remington Core-Lokt.
What is the Perfect Plains Game rifle? and what is too much?
Jan 5, 2013 · In Namibia, I used a .300 H&H on multiple species, with great success and in Alaska, I have shot a few caribou (about the size of red hartebeest but nowhere near as impact resistant) with the .300 H&H and I would recommend it for both African plains game, as well as most Alaskan so called big game (except perhaps for our bison-2,000 pounds ...