When I found it I thought this thread would attract more discussion. I think I have searched and read everything on the web and there is a lot of controversy around the .405 largely due to my boyhood hero, Teddy Roosevelt and the nature of the bullet. I am headed to SA in July for my first African hunt at the ripe old age of 63 and I'm going to do it like I always dreamed. Three old hunting buddies and I are going for two weeks of plains game and bird hunting and I'm taking 3 of my favorite guns: Model 70 Winchester 30-.06, 1895 Winchester Deluxe Sporting Rifle .405, Parker 12 ga. I am going to try to shoot everything without wings with the old .405. I know the limitations of the cartridge, but my PH says he can get my old ass inside 100 yds. and I consistently punch 1 1/2" 100 yd. groups with that old gun which should give me a fair chance. If it doesn't go well early on or for any long shots, I will go to the scoped up .06. So there are two issues with this old gun and me. First, for my old eye to see the German silver front sight (which I have polished to a wonderful shine) I have to wear a near vision contact lens in my right eye which works well for me. Iron sights are tough for older guys. Second, since I am shooting Hornady interlock ammo I am not confident about those short, fat bullets penetrating like say the Barnes coppers I shoot in the .06. My PH says the Blue Wildebeest will be the test. Anyhow, we will see how it goes. I hate to wound game even when I'm not paying for it, but I want to try to do it like I have dreamed. I would love to hear any encouraging words.
