Originally Posted by jetblueman
I've initiated contact with my PH for an upcoming safari to RSA. He seems to favor the SAF and I am loyal toward the local favorite Nosler Partition (Oregonian). I think going with the PH's recommendation is a good thing, but so is what you're comfortable and confident shooting.

For those of you with experience with PG and DG with the 9.3, which of the two would you load up for Africa? I'm planning on using the 286gn in each.

Can you sight some examples to narrow it down for me?
Penetration, performance, tissue damage?

I could go either way, but what's worked best for you?
I have a CZ 550 American with a Burris Signature 1.5x6x40 Illumidot.

Thanks...

Jetblueman


I took my 9.3x62mm on a buffalo hunt to Zimbabwe in 2012 and had great success with it. The photo below is the 286gr Swift A-Frame I recovered from my buffalo. We found the bullet just under the skin of the opposite shoulder. He didn't run very far...

That being said, both the Swift A-Frame and the Nosler Partition are great bullets and either will likely serve you very well for both plains and dangerous game (except elephant).
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