I am going on a South African Plains Game hunt and everyone that I have talked with about the trip is saying I NEED a 300 Win Mag but not giving any information about make and model. Any ideas or suggestions?
I currently shoot a Rem 700 Sendero in 7mm Rem Mag and a Savage 10 in 6.5 Creedmoor. I am a complete rookie when it comes to Africa, so any suggestions or information is much appreciated.First, welcom to AH.
You DON'T NEED a 300WM, but it is an extremely versitle cartridge for all PG save Eland.
You NEED a rifle that is reliable and you shoot well off sticks.
And that rifle may already be in your posession.
However, if you want a 300WM...go for it.
Most common calibers for PG are 7mmRM/30-06 up to 375H&H.
Pick one and shoot it...a lot.
Until it becomes second nature.
Do a few searches here and you will see what others are using.
I can spend up to $2000 on rifle.It's so broad of a question it's hard to answer. They can go from $400 to $15,000 or more...what is your budget? There are basically unlimited options, and there are excellent rifles at every price in there.
Mauser M18 is a fantastic gun for ~$400 from Eurooptic, and they have M12s for ~$875 right now if you want a higher finish level and traditional wood stock ($1000 off the original price). Tikkas are an amazing value also.
I shoot a Blaser R8 most of the time and it is an absolute laser, that would be my personal choice.
Beautiful gun!Here is my pride and joy.
It is a Ruger #1 in 300 WM. I got the neoprene proctor for my second Safari. It is a tack driver.
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7mm and done.I currently shoot a Rem 700 Sendero in 7mm Rem Mag and a Savage 10 in 6.5 Creedmoor. I am a complete rookie when it comes to Africa, so any suggestions or information is much appreciated.
What grain missile do you recommend?7mm and done.
Save the $$$ for another animal in Africa...you are gonna need it.
If you want to take Eland, you may have to wait for a "perfect" opportunity or use a camp rifle in a larger caliber.
Beyond that you are set.
Go practice.
I perfer Swift A-Frames because they perform well in my rifle and I don't reload.What grain missile do you recommend?
180 in 06 and .300..Wife killed a giraffe with a 180,,30/06 ,,one shot and dead..A-Frame..Most ph's prefer you use heavier bullets.What grain missile do you recommend?