I've Always Wondered Could I Stop A T-Rex On Safari With My 416 Rem Mag or Any Rifle

[Roland Tembo]

Would my .470 NE Woodleigh solid drop the saur? Yup!
Would I risk taking that shot? Uhm... nope!

Too small of a brain. Saur brain size like chicken and I am not good shooting nuts.
On the other hand, mouth and theet are too big for comfort.

 

[BJH65]

I’m interested in the process of “de extinction,” bringing back mammals form 10,000-12,000 years ago like the saber tooth tiger, North American Lion, giant short faced bear, wooly mammoth, wooly rhino and giant ground sloth.

 

[uplander01]

I reckon a good vantage point that a giant lizard couldn't climb to find you, with an accurate 50 cal and good optics would have reeked some havoc.

 

[grand veneur]

I’m interested in the process of “de extinction,” bringing back mammals form 10,000-12,000 years ago like the saber tooth tiger, North American Lion, giant short faced bear, wooly mammoth, wooly rhino and giant ground sloth.

The main problem is that the habitat of all these animals, that have not been extinct for very long, no longer exists.

Regarding the T-Rex, I believe that before we would have been in a situation where we needed to shoot at him, we would first have had to survive in the environment of the Cretaceous. The T-Rex was not alone.

 

[mark-hunter]

Then what? Shoulder mount? Flatskin? a full-body mount diorama of one eating a brontosaurus? A monstrous necklace made from the teeth?

I know of a client (a camp story, but true - as I seen pics), who was so impressed by t-rex full size skeleton in museum, he wanted the same at home, so when he shot giraffe he took every bone and mounted full size sceleton.

Field dressing of all the giraffes bones was huge job in skinners shed. They still talk about it.

 

[Hunt anything]

6.5 creedmore should easily suffice.
Even from 2 miles out.

Only if you have a man bun!

 

[Surgeon1]

500 NE Double or larger with solids for a spine shot!
RPG with block buster high explosives for backup.

 

[Nyati]

 

[RR 314]

Break the hip or even take out the knee! They can’t move after that and you can apply the coup de grâce whether it be finding the heart or spine.
Beware the tail tho, that thing is a weapon from any angle.
Bonded softs for heart and lung shot but I think I would just load all solids. . .

Yup. Bilateral hip shots and then finish with a rear naked choke.

 

[dlmac]

I think it Depends, the kind you wear and wear your bullet placement?

 

[Sabre]

It's a well known fact that the largest T-Rex killed on record was killed with a duct taped together 22 single shot. Using anything more than that is just to feed your ego.

 

[Flbt]

Belt 50 bmg
Or anti aircraft 20mm

 

[Woodcarver]

I reckon a good vantage point that a giant lizard couldn't climb to find you, with an accurate 50 cal and good optics would have reeked some havoc.

That wouldn't be hunting; that's snipering! In order for it to be considered dangerous game hunting, you need to be close enough to kick it in the nuts. That's right, only bulls, no cows, when pursuing the mighty T-Rex! Have to use the lightest 50BMG you can find as well. You'll get tired of packing that 23 pounder around all day in the heat. Need to find one that weighs about 9# fully loaded (don't forget to roll with the recoil, don't fight it. You can get back up in time for the follow-up shot. Just practice a lot before your hunt). Oh, and be sure it will hold at least 5 down; need to be able to deal with the charge in case your first shot isn't placed perfectly. A straight pull will be quicker; does Blaser make a 50cal barrel? No scope, but a good red dot will do if you can't see your irons anymore. If you're feeling sporting. find a single shot, a Ruger #1 would be the ultimate T-Rex stalking rifle!

 

[farmer_john]

I think shooting and killing a charging T-Rex should be the ultimate dangerous game experience ever ! But If you miss it, I think it's definitely over for you !

According to the size of its brain in comparison to its head, I don't think the brain shot is the best way to stop it. I don't know if it is easy to knock them down or at least it to deflect their trajectory if you miss the brain with a big bullet providing a lot of momentum ?
Maybe we can find more infos in this book ?

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Since the animal is standing upright, a spine shot would be probably more effective as the target is a bit bigger and more easy to locate ?

Some PH carries a handgun to their belt as a last ressort but with a T-Rex on the menu, it is probably not the wisest choice !
I would be more confident with a rocket-propelled grenade as a back up gun and that should drop it on the spot with a good chest shot. But with this weapon, the full body mount is very compromised....

I will be curious to know what is the best way to hunt such game, too ? From a blind on a bait, by tracking or with an electronic caller ?
I'm sure with my .458 Lott and a good 500 gr CEB safari solid it will be effective. I will shoot it in the body and I will give him a couple of hours before following the blood spoor. However, I will never ever release my dog behind such beast even if he is very prudent. But once again, I can't imagine the adrenaline pumping while approching a wounded T-Rex bayed by a pack of hounds.

I think a m2 would work great. Any 50 would chew through it.

Or just be like jim bowie and use a big knife

 

[Spartan5]

In this case, take Arnie’s advice. GET TO THE CHOPPA!!

 

[Major Bonkers]

Fortunately some scholars on YouTube have debated this very question.

These gentlemen have come to the conclusion that the following calibres are suitable: a 45-70 (whatever that is), .458 SOCOM, 12 bore, .44 magnum (for your revolver), half-inch Browning, and .458 WM.

I don't think a 12 bore is very sensible: unless you are using it on vermin dinosaurs, it is more likely to piss the big ones off than do any serious damage. I also notice that they also have behind them on the wall a baseball bat wrapped in barbed wire. Some people question whether you should take a knife on safari, but perhaps this is a more practical alternative for dinosaurs. After all, it works on seal cubs, but why not just grab your rifle by the muzzle and use it as a club?

This professor, however, starts with the .303 (referencing the Emu War), then 'the variety of elephant guns' between .450NE to .585, before (7 minutes in) getting a bit over-enthusiastic, I feel: a 2-bore (25mm calibre), a 14.5mm Soviet anti-tank rifle, and a Vickers 40mm 'light artillery piece'.

He has given the question a bit more thought and has gone to the trouble of adding pictures and video clips to his lecture, so you don't have to look at any weird-looking dudes for 20 minutes.

 

[Ontario Hunter]

For T-Rex I would prefer a Buck Rogers ray gun. Extremely lethal, lightweight, and very little recoil. However, it might be difficult to recharge at a Martian bush camp.