Kudu and Caliber

[M70375!]

used my 416 Rem, 400 gr TSX, works great LOL

 

[dchum]

I’m kinda of mixed feelings on what I am taking next

“Next”

So what did you take on your first safari ?

 

[RIGBY]

some beautiful rifles in that caliber (Rigby highland stalker comes to mind)… what’s not to like?!?!?!

That is very kind of you to mention and the sentiment is greatly appreciated.

 

[Smokewagonokc]

480 RUGER, Underwoord 300 gr Extreme Penetrators

 

[Jon Glajchen]

Going back to 2011. With a 308W approximately 110M with a Norma Oryx 180 gr. DRT, was an old bull with not much more in the tank. Shot in the Limpopo Province quite close to Thabazimbi.

 

[dchum]

Amen! It’s shot placement
It drives me nuts when everyone insists 300wm &180gr is minimum for hunting Nilgai here in Texas ( maybe for tourists hunters?)

Recommending appropriate calibers for dense 400-500LBS trophy animals drives you nuts??

Sure smaller guns works - as we all know.

 

[RolandtheHeadless]

The only kudu I ever shot, below. Taken with a .300 WM, shooting a 200-grain Swift A-Frame.

 

[migrabill]

Took mine with my PH's .308

 

[Longwalker]

If I was ONLY after a Kudu, my choice of cartridge would likely be 7x64, or .308, or .30R Blaser. Not that those choices are any better than many others, they're just what I like and have, and will work perfectly fine.
If I was also hunting in a dangerous game area, or hunting dangerous game at the same time, I'd likely choose my 9.3x62, or 9.3x74R or .375H&H. Just because you never know what's around the next bend in the river valley, or behind the next bush.
I've taken only two Kudu, one with a rented .30-06 and one with my trusty 9.3x62. When in Lion or Buffalo country, carrying the 9.3 gives me more peace of mind.