I know a very well respected and experienced PH from Zim. He actually preferred that his clients use a 338 Win with 250 Partitions for buffalo rather than a 375. He thinks his clients do better shooting with the 338. He thinks their results are just as good as if a 375 is used. He’s no slouch. He was named African PH of the year by SCI. He had a Dakota 338 he used as a loaner.
The 416’s thump buffalo harder but are much more difficult to shoot well. Precise shot placement is by far the most important thing. Many on this forum will tell you it is below “the minimum” allowed. They are just showing a lack of experience. There are lots of myths. If you are a paying hunter you can pretty much use what you want.
Ask your PH. Save the money.
Last edited by RinB; 01/19/19.
