Originally Posted by C_ROY
So this question was going to come up soon or later. Is a control round feed for a cape buffalo needed? I can understand equipment in the way pastof had some issues of reliability but is that still the case? I have never had an issue with any of my 700's and I have shot my .338 Win Mag for 16 yrs. with no issue. I have a few 700's and Howa's (Wby Vanguard) I could rebarrel to 375 Ruger. I have no issue going the Winchester model 70 route and I have thought about the Kimber Talkeetna too.


A 700 would work just fine if thats what you are used to. Jorge and I have this back and forth thing we do between 700s ( which I like) and Weatherbys ( which he likes)...they work for each of us respectively.Whatever you choose shoot it a LOT before you go. Repeat. A LOT.

Dont spend more $$$$ on a rifle that you could be spending on your hunt instead...Spend the $$$ on ammo/handloading and practice!


I chose a Mauser action on a Whitworth, but I wouldnt balk at a 700 and FWIW my PH ( for Jorges sake...) used a Weatherby MK V in .460 for a backup ( mainly because it was given to him for free...snork!)



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Last edited by ingwe; 08/27/18.
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