Hello friends!
I went on my first African safari 11 years ago and completed my dream hunt. Since then, I have been dreaming of returning hahaha.
I have always wanted to hunt a cape buffalo with a double rifle, which is the reason for me finally joining this awesome group! I need some guidance and mentorship.
I am a romantic and finding the right gun, and training with it, is equally important to me as the hunt itself.
I have been charged by animals before, and I fully understand that having "enough gun" is peace of mind- with the understanding that shot placement is king, of course. I believe there is a balance to both!
I have settled on not going smaller than a .500 NE, with the .577 NE being my goal. I understand neither one is cheap (I am a buy once cry once kind of guy).
I have a PH friend who loves his Merkel .470 NE. I see Merkel makes a .500 NE for a great price; there is just something about that .577 NE that calls my name in the night!
I would love some advice on how to go about sourcing the right rifle.
Thank you all!
I went on my first African safari 11 years ago and completed my dream hunt. Since then, I have been dreaming of returning hahaha.
I have always wanted to hunt a cape buffalo with a double rifle, which is the reason for me finally joining this awesome group! I need some guidance and mentorship.
I am a romantic and finding the right gun, and training with it, is equally important to me as the hunt itself.
I have been charged by animals before, and I fully understand that having "enough gun" is peace of mind- with the understanding that shot placement is king, of course. I believe there is a balance to both!
I have settled on not going smaller than a .500 NE, with the .577 NE being my goal. I understand neither one is cheap (I am a buy once cry once kind of guy).
I have a PH friend who loves his Merkel .470 NE. I see Merkel makes a .500 NE for a great price; there is just something about that .577 NE that calls my name in the night!
I would love some advice on how to go about sourcing the right rifle.
Thank you all!

