how much ammo?

[Berettadouble]

howdy, first timer here targeting 5 animals in a pg safari with my .300 mag. How much ammo do you take? 50 enough?

 

[Mark Biggerstaff]

That’s more than enough. You will need 2-4 check zero on arrival to camp. Few extra if need to adjust or rezero. For a 5 animal PG 30 is more than enough.

 

[JimP]

On both of my PG hunts in South Africa I took 60 rounds.

The first trip I shot 6 animals and brought home 40 rounds.

The second trip I shot 13 animals and brought home 40 rounds.

But you never know what might happen to your scope, rifle or something else where you will need to spend a number of rounds to get your rifle back onto target. Plus I was shooting reloads in a 340 Weatherby which isn't a very common round to find in South Africa.

Just remember you can always bring it home, or leave it with your PH/Outfitter instead of bringing it home

 

[crackerman]

I took 60 .30-06 and 60 of .308. Came home with none.

I took a total of 9 shots with the .30-06 and 6 of .308

Sure hope my PH found it he mentioned he needed some.

Realistically 40 rounds should cover site in and at the outside chance you need to rezero.

 

[Schüler Jumbo]

40 rounds all soft of course for PG. With DG on license still 40 rounds with ratio of solids.

 

[BRICKBURN]

howdy, first timer here targeting 5 animals in a pg safari with my .300 mag. How much ammo do you take? 50 enough?

As noted already, you can bring unused ammunition home.
If you take 50 rounds you are certainly covered for eventualities.
Good luck.

 

[LimbNoMo]

A Pelican 1200 will hold 6 boxes of .300wm and be under the weight requirement. As others have said, leave the extra for your PH.

 

[Green Chile]

I would also recommend coming in with full ammo boxes...20, 40, 60, etc. There is nothing wrong with having 50 instead of 40 or 60 but I've seen some strange things when they count and the boxes aren't full. Sometimes it confuses them if the number doesn't match the amount on the box label. So think in terms of full boxes not partial.

 

[Tanks]

howdy, first timer here targeting 5 animals in a pg safari with my .300 mag. How much ammo do you take? 50 enough?

5KG including the container.

 

[Rare Breed]

howdy, first timer here targeting 5 animals in a pg safari with my .300 mag. How much ammo do you take? 50 enough?

Just me I take all I can that comes in below the 11.5 weight limit of your ammo. For example I usually take both DG and PG on my hunts so take 2 guns. So I take for an example 40 rounds for my 450 NE DR and 40 for my 275 Rigby for a total of 80 still coming below the 11.5. Why worry about running out when it’s no problem bringing back unused. Just me

 

[mdwest]

My wife and I usually hunt 5-8 animals on a week long safari… I typically pack 40 rounds, and always end up bring most of it back home… but… I’d rather be safe than sorry..

Figure 3 rounds each to confirm zero.. and plan on 1 round per animal.. so if everything goes well, that’s a max of 14 rounds… but… what if it doesn’t?

The remaining 26 gives me plenty for re-zero if something has gone awry with the scope… follow up shots if they become necessary, etc…

 

[West_Texas_Bull_Shooter]

How often do you shoot you rifle? How good of a shot are you with your rifle? I am like you I just returned from my first Safari in Namibia last August. I was very concerned about how much ammo to take. My PH recommended 50-60. I was prepared with 100, but back off to 66. I fired 10 rounds, most through a target. In 5 days, I harvested 5 animals with 5 shots. I carried a bunch home. I practiced 10 times in the 6 months leading up to the Safari and it paid off. I recommend you know you rifle, know the ballistics of the ammunition you are shooting (speed, energy, etc.), and have practiced shooting at ranges out to 500 yards/meters. Good Luck.