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    338 Winchester Magnum

    I have used my 338 with 225 gr A frames and bonded core locks in SA and Namibia. It will do a fine job on any of the bigger plains game. I have used it on springbok (only rifle I have here in SA) - but it is on the big side for smaller plains game (impala, blesbok, springbok) but would be my...
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    Pre War Mauser in Schuler Caliber 11.2x72

    440 McFarlane There is a old PH from Bots that was developing a new cartridge based on the 11.2 - a 440 McFarlane. It is suppose to have slightly more velocity than the 11.2. I am working with the Big Bore Shooting Association in SA on pushing this cartridge through to actual use in the...
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    Bullets for Leopard

    225 Swift A frames are very accurate (sub .5 MOA (200yds)) in my 338 at about 2750 - hope it helps.
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    Relocating to RSA - firearms advice needed

    Hello all I am relocating to Joburg for work and need some advice about moving firearms - ie. permitting ect in South Africa. Also if anyone has information on hunting for residents that would be appreciated as well. Thank you.
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    Best Calibre

    I have a 270 and a 338 win Mag and have used the 338 win Mag in Namibia on plains game from Kudu, oryx and eland and a few others. I loved the performance and would take it again - a little more recoil though - but a great calibre that is very popular here for elk (kudu sized) and moose...
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    Hey Guys! This girl needs your help!

    You are in first. I just voted for you.
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    Rifle / Bullet recommendations for plains game?

    Look at Swift A frames - I have use both A frames and Nosler Partitions - A frames win without question - Partitions tend to loose the front end not offering deep penetration. They should shoot similarly too. I have had good sucesss with accuracy with the MRX in my 338 win mag - but haven't...
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    Your opinion on Best Caliber for plainsgame in Africa?

    My personal vote is the 338 win Mag - I have limited african experience but with admitedly poor shot placement on an eland that was quite far 250yds it performed beautifully. I personally prefer the 225 gr bullets - I don't think the 250gr get you anything more - but arent' as flat and my gun...
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    1st timers animal choice!

    I would echo the thoughts about having the cash and doing it right - BUT you never know what the future holds - seize the opportunity. I hunted for the first time in Africa last year - I hadn't dreamed of being able to do it for 10+years but my gf was sent to Namibia for work - the flight was...
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    Is there a universal caliber?

    I am a huge fan of the 338 win mag. I bought one last year (sako 75 - got a great deal on it too with the new 85's out) and used it to hunt in the bush veld in Namibia - taking oryx, eland kudu and zebra. I have found it to be an extremely accurate rifle/calibre with 225 gr Swift A frames and...
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    Ammo in 30-06 for Eland

    I have used the swift a frames to hunting last year taking a kudu, oryx eland and zebra - the bullets performed excellently - all had nearly 98 percent wt retention. I was using a 338 win mag though. I would also suggest that you look at the new barnes mrx (its a nonlead partition type...
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    HUNTING Eland

    I used a 338 Win Mag with 225 gr swift A frames on a large eland and it performed splendidly. I have heard that most PH's like a 300 Win Mag or better for eland, but have heard that a 7mm Mag will also do nicely - but it is all bullet placement. In my limited experience I would say that...
 
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