Your buddy might be right about finding ammo in africa. I can't tell you for sure as I have not been there yet. I can tell you that if you are hunting in backwoods arkansas, missouri, and many places in New Mexico you could end up SOL if you forget the fodder for the weatherby. Just a thought but like I said, not a real reason to pick one over the other if you are smart enough to bring your gear.

Jim

Jim

"The skillful woodsman who knows his game, and who gets close, can keep himself in venison or moose meat with a rifle most of us would consider entirely inadequate." - Jack O'Connor