Anybody using the 416 Rem?

[TOBY458]

is not the aust water buffalo heavier than the african buffalo?
bruce.

They can be. I think the max weight for the Australian Buffalo is higher, but they probably overlap somewhat in the middle.

 

[CTDolan]

is not the aust water buffalo heavier than the african buffalo?
bruce.

As stated, they can be and as a rule are but the Cape buffalo is the more aggressive of the two (perhaps given the prevalence of predators in Africa).

 

[Newboomer]

I have a box of Barnes 350gr TSX I may use on my buffalo hunt this year, if I decide to bring my 416 again. This time it'll be a 416 Ruger instead. Paired with one of my 375s for Eland and everything else.

A 350 g Barnes TSX in 375HH is more than adequate for buff. I had a head on shot last year and it penetrated his whole length. Never did find the slug. He ran maybe 80 yards and we found him stone dead. Didn't even hear a death bellow. Barnes 235 g TSX in 375 HH for PG out to 250 yards.

 

[matt85]

A 350 g Barnes TSX in 375HH is more than adequate for buff. I had a head on shot last year and it penetrated his whole length. Never did find the slug. He ran maybe 80 yards and we found him stone dead. Didn't even hear a death bellow. Barnes 235 g TSX in 375 HH for PG out to 250 yards.

I think he means to use a 350gr Barnes in a 416, not a 375. (I don't think they make a 350gr 375 TSX.

-matt

 

[JakeH]

I think he means to use a 350gr Barnes in a 416, not a 375. (I don't think they make a 350gr 375 TSX.

-matt

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/7...in-hollow-point-flat-base-lead-free-box-of-50

 

[Newboomer]

https://www.midwayusa.com/product/7...in-hollow-point-flat-base-lead-free-box-of-50

Matt. They do have a 350TSX in 375HH. It's what I used last year to take my buf and sable.

 

[matt85]

learn something new every day!

now considering i believe the 300gr 375" TSX is much too heavy, i cant possibly understand why someone would use a 350gr TSX! if someone asked me which is the best .375 TSX for buffalo id tell them to use the 235gr or 270gr if they insisted on going heavy. these TSX bullets perform better the faster they are moving and will drive much deeper then a traditional lead bullet.

-matt

 

[TOBY458]

I think he means to use a 350gr Barnes in a 416, not a 375. (I don't think they make a 350gr 375 TSX.

-matt

You are correct. I was referring to the 350gr 416 TSX. I have used the 300gr 375 TSX with good effect on water buffalo, but I agree that the 270gr would probably offer better expansion, especially if the velocity drops off on a longer shot.

 

[spike.t]

I would sell my double rifle before I sold my 416 RM.

-matt

.......sacrilege.. ....maybe I could understand if it was a .416 Rigby.......

 

[Dr Ray]

I own several different 416’s in Rigby , Ruger and Rem

I can tell you that my favorite is the 416 Rem .

Of course!

 

[Dr Ray]

is not the aust water buffalo heavier than the african buffalo?
bruce.

Oz buff can be almost half as heavy again.