Originally Posted by Polska
Originally Posted by 458 Lott
I'd much rather have a 416 pushing a 350 gr @ 2700 fps. It's more gun up close, and a 300 yd gun with no holdover, which is further than one should be taking pokes at dangerous game.


I agree, but my qeustion is whether you could go on a safari withit and successfully take an elephant and rhino with it. Obviously for worst case scenario i'd rather have a 458 of some type or bigger


In short - NO. African countries tend to have caliber and energy minimums for DG hunting. Usually these have been standardized at .375 and (roughly) 4,000 ft. lbs. at the muzzle. The one exception is Leopard but there are some countries that still require a .375 for Mr. Spots.

I'm becoming more tolerant of intolerant people.