Panther Shooter
AH enthusiast
Hello,
I am a new member of this forum and I shall be going on a plains game hunt to Namibia with my family in 2021 or 2022 ( at latest ) . My go to rifle since 1976 has been a 7 millimeter Remington Magnum ; a custom job built by a master American custom rifle maker based in Oregon , on a Springfield Model 1903 receiver . Amongst other plains game on the menu , I have always dreamt about bagging a fine bull eland for as many years as I have been wanting to go on my very first African safari . However , my close friend, fellow forum member, former commanding officer and compatriot , @Major Khan tells me that a 7 millimeter Remington Magnum may prove to be a little bit on the lighter side for elands . I would like all of your thoughts and experienced advice on this matter. I currently use two loads in my 7 millimeter Remington Magnum . When I use hand loads , my preferred bullet of choice happens to be the Barnes TSX soft nose . When I use factory loaded ammunition , my go to ammunition is the Remington Core Lokt 175 grain soft nose .
If all of you suggest that the 7 millimeter Remington Magnum can bag a bull eland acceptably well , then all is good. If all of you suggest that I should use different bullets in my 7 millimeter Remington Magnum for hunting bull elands , then I am perfectly willing to change my current choice of ammunition . If all of you suggest that I should step up in caliber , then no problem . I will happily use a .338 Winchester Magnum or a .375 Holland & Holland Magnum from my safari outfitters for hunting the eland . I have a considerable amount of experience with using a .375 Holland & Holland Magnum , as well .
With very best wishes ,
Panther Shooter
PS : I apologize if the question is a naive one . While I have been hunting for roughly fifty years ( including dangerous game ) , I am practically a newbie when it comes to African game and the suitable rifle calibers for each African game animal.
I am a new member of this forum and I shall be going on a plains game hunt to Namibia with my family in 2021 or 2022 ( at latest ) . My go to rifle since 1976 has been a 7 millimeter Remington Magnum ; a custom job built by a master American custom rifle maker based in Oregon , on a Springfield Model 1903 receiver . Amongst other plains game on the menu , I have always dreamt about bagging a fine bull eland for as many years as I have been wanting to go on my very first African safari . However , my close friend, fellow forum member, former commanding officer and compatriot , @Major Khan tells me that a 7 millimeter Remington Magnum may prove to be a little bit on the lighter side for elands . I would like all of your thoughts and experienced advice on this matter. I currently use two loads in my 7 millimeter Remington Magnum . When I use hand loads , my preferred bullet of choice happens to be the Barnes TSX soft nose . When I use factory loaded ammunition , my go to ammunition is the Remington Core Lokt 175 grain soft nose .
If all of you suggest that the 7 millimeter Remington Magnum can bag a bull eland acceptably well , then all is good. If all of you suggest that I should use different bullets in my 7 millimeter Remington Magnum for hunting bull elands , then I am perfectly willing to change my current choice of ammunition . If all of you suggest that I should step up in caliber , then no problem . I will happily use a .338 Winchester Magnum or a .375 Holland & Holland Magnum from my safari outfitters for hunting the eland . I have a considerable amount of experience with using a .375 Holland & Holland Magnum , as well .
With very best wishes ,
Panther Shooter
PS : I apologize if the question is a naive one . While I have been hunting for roughly fifty years ( including dangerous game ) , I am practically a newbie when it comes to African game and the suitable rifle calibers for each African game animal.
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