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Welcome to the site.
From Africa game out of the caliber you want a barnes ttsx or a swift A-FRAME. I use a 300 win mag and a 257 wby mag and both bullets work and hold up on the bigger animals.
From Africa game out of the caliber you want a barnes ttsx or a swift A-FRAME. I use a 300 win mag and a 257 wby mag and both bullets work and hold up on the bigger animals.
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K-man
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welcome! I would ask what animals you expect to go after, most will need a well constructed bullet like a barnes, a-frame, etc. Like @billc already said. Also, what shoots best in your rifle is also important, as well as the terrain, length of shot, etc. Check with your P.H. as well. Don't mean to confuse but just to clarify, sounds like plains game is on your list. Dangerous game will require at least .375 in most areas. Good luck!
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Yes sir! I'm looking at going after: kudu, gemsbok, Impala, warthog and maybe a sable.
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Welcome to AH, Thomas! That is a fine caliber for Africa. Stick with a premium 180gr bullet. When you have enough powder in your case in a caliber such as the .300, I prefer the lead core bullets over the Barnes. Gives you a little bit more margin for error.
I shoot both lead cores as well as monolithic solids. It comes down to horses for courses.
The combination you have there will be deadly.
All the best for your trip.
Take Care,
Marius Goosen
I shoot both lead cores as well as monolithic solids. It comes down to horses for courses.
The combination you have there will be deadly.
All the best for your trip.
Take Care,
Marius Goosen
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Welcome to AH Thomas! Happy planning... 
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Welcome and absorb the knowledge the great members and PH's are happy to share. Remember you only get one first safari enjoy every second of it.
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Welcome tom cat. Planning is indeed part of the fun. From the info and knowledge presented on AH I was well prepared for my first Safari last August. This site is addicting regardless of whether you are a hunter, re-loader, shooter of just a gun-nut. Participate and enjoy.
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