Namibia Safari - Plains Game

[jb0902]

I'm looking for advice on what bullet to load in my 338 for plains game. Planning on Kudu, Nyala, Gemsbuck, Zebra, Impala, Wildebeast and Warthog. I have TTX, Partitions and Accubonds available in 225 grains. What would you choose assuming it shoots well?

 

[Firebird]

Any or all of those three will be just fine

 

[Fatback]

All are good bullets. Which shoots best in your rifle? I prefer the Accubonds.

 

[SRvet]

I would go with TTSX or Accubonds. Nothing wrong with partitions that a bonded core wouldn’t improve.

 

[dchamp]

I’ve only been to Namibia twice. Both times I used TSX’s in a 8mm Rem Mag and .375H&H and my son used TTSx’s in a 8X57. The TSX’s & TTSX’s never failed us. My PH also used TSX bullets in his rifles.

 

[Doug3006]

Whichever shoots most accurately. The 338 is an excellent PG caliber. Perfect for Eland and Zebra. Bigger than needed for everything else, but still a fine choice.

 

[Mekaniks]

I'm looking for advice on what bullet to load in my 338 for plains game. Planning on Kudu, Nyala, Gemsbuck, Zebra, Impala, Wildebeast and Warthog. I have TTX, Partitions and Accubonds available in 225 grains. What would you choose assuming it shoots well?

to AH
338Wm is an excellent caliber and any of the bullets you have will work well. My preference in Nosler partitions and accubonds but that's just me. I have also used TSX & TTSX and they preformed well also.
Dont overthink it. Go have fun

 

[375Fox]

I’d choose the Accubonds or TSX. I know the partitions would work but I’m not a fan of how much weight they lose or the exposed lead tip that can get deformed.

 

[Ryan]

I shot most of those animals mentioned in Namibia with a 30-06 using 168 gr TTSX and none went more than a few feet with a well placed shot. So, I am rather biased to the TTSX. But honestly, any and all of those bullets will do well. As mentioned, whichever shoots best.

 

[curt672]

I used 180 Accubond in my 338 -- It was a hammer and gave good velocity for longer shots.

 

[kpoynter]

Welcome to the Group…
You will always get great advice from great guys…
All good bullet choices…shoot what you are most confident in out of your gun.
They will all do their job

 

[KevinNC]

Sometimes safaris involve needing to shoot at a northbound animal from the southern side, go with the Barnes.

 

[jb0902]

Whichever shoots most accurately. The 338 is an excellent PG caliber. Perfect for Eland and Zebra. Bigger than needed for everything else, but still a fine choice.

I could bring a 7mm Mag with the same bullet choices in 160 grains. But I prefer my .338.

 

[Capebuffalo]

I'm looking for advice on what bullet to load in my 338 for plains game. Planning on Kudu, Nyala, Gemsbuck, Zebra, Impala, Wildebeast and Warthog. I have TTX, Partitions and Accubonds available in 225 grains. What would you choose assuming it shoots well?

jb0902,​

In 338 WM I have used the 225 grain AB on all the above and the 225 Pt on most. Both worked really well. Better than the heavier for caliber bullets in 30.06 I would say. However, Federal made sure that we can get the 200 grain Trophy Bonded Tip (TBT) basically everywhere. Although a little lighter, it penetrates extremely well due to its toughness. For sure a bullet that hits above its weight, and you have a 2,930 ft/sec velocity for longer shots. Since it is such a tough bullet you can use it on all plains game, even at short range (which I did) and it stayed together, but in most cases it was a pass through. I feel confident that it can be used on eland, moose and large brown bear as well, but I would rather use 230 grain Norma Oryx, 250 grain Swift Aframe, 250 grain SS Northfolk or a 225 grain copper bullet on those.

 

[Cucuy]

Only one Namibian safari, but the wildebeest, zebra, gemsbok, and waterbuck I encountered did not enjoy my 225 gr Partition 338 WM that was slightly downloaded. Load ‘er up and let ‘er fly!

 

[kdenn]

I used 338 WBY RPM on last Namibia hunt, used Barnes 225 gr TTSX with great results on eland and kudu.