Hello friends!

[HB Singh]

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!

 

[Mekaniks]

 

[Klamaers]

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!








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Welcome

 

[AfricaHunting.com]

Welcome to AH HB Singh!

 

[Andrew62]

Welcome! And best of luck finding the perfect rifle for your next adventure!

 

[Nyati]

 

[Ridge Runner]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Tanner Lee]

Welcome to AH

 

[GLC300]

You're welcome to the forum.

 

[Shootist43]

Welcome aboard HB Singh. Where do you live? Is your access to firearms / rifles limited?

 

[Ontario Hunter]

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 think the first step would be try shooting a .577 before committing to buying one. Like you said, they are not cheap. I know a fella who had his heart set on 416 Rigby and finally got his hands on a nice CZ. He shot it six times and that popped his dream. Sold it without ever pulling the trigger on an animal.

 

[HB Singh]

Welcome aboard HB Singh. Where do you live? Is your access to firearms / rifles limited?

Thank you sir! I live in central PA, about 2 hours from Pittsburgh. The local markets do not have anything in terms of African Big Game rifles. If you have any suggestions to go check out, I am all in!

 

[HB Singh]

I think the first step would be try shooting a .577 before committing to buying one. Like you said, they are not cheap. I know a fella who had his heart set on 416 Rigby and finally got his hands on a nice CZ. He shot it six times and that popped his dream. Sold it without ever pulling the trigger on an animal.

Yes, that makes sense! I think I have been convinced to go with a .500 NE after talking to Chris from Heym, and my PH in SA. I think training is far more important than more grains. The .500 NE ammo is way more accessible for me