Which Handgun Caliber For Big Game Hunting?

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In that fantasy scenario I would prefer a 45-70 lever action to a hand gun.... ;) :A Stirring::E Rofl:
 
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It sounds like this is your first trip. We all romanticize about everything possible about Africa. That’s ok and not a bad thing.
Trust me, forget the handgun. You can’t hunt DG with it (a permit can be issued for many things not commonly legal I understand this) for the most part and a pistol as a backup gun in Africa is just not very common from a clients perspective.
Happy Safari planning. Check out my reports and YouTube channel.
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