After a good shot is called by the hunter we typically call a few minutes break, sit down and relax and then go to the exact position the animal had been standing, and then follow up from there.Should you experience a need for it, locally manufactured ammunition will serve you well; it is plentiful in .375 H&H / .300 Winchester Mag. SINCE THE LATE 1990s many local and overseas hunters have had great success using one of South Africa's best known bullets: Rhino Solid Shank made by Kobus van der Westhuizen.
The wall thickness of the bullet was also reduced which in conjunction with the larger mouth promoted the expansion of the bullet and also reducing the chances of the bullet deflecting or tumbling within the animal.At this stage we all felt that the bullet was ready to be used in the African hunting fields.
He may not charge before the 20 yard mark but he WILL have a keen interest in us. The South African Professional Hunters' Association (SAPHA) already is in contact with airlines and we firmly believe there will soon be clarity - and that reality will prevail over emotion.A lot of bad press has gone out regarding what was termed "No lion will be hunted that have to be fed dead carcasses - they must have the ability to roam and hunt their own prey. Velocity in my rifle with the duplex load was on average 2220 feet per second.I then contacted Koos Barnard of Magnum magazine who agreed to become part of the team in terms of testing the bullet.The full report appeared in the June 2001 edition of Magnum magazine. They make up for this by adopting the policy of charging anything that provokes suspicion. S.A.B.S. A 168gr - 200gr bullet behind the shoulder (angled forward if you can) is a deadly shot. And 25000 243/100gr.The 270150gr. Rhino Penetrator bullets: 7mm calibre 160gr (left) and 150gr. So even Bori can't believe that we saw a couple of rhino making a new addition to the family as baby looked on, not so shy are they? Honestly, with well constructed bullets (S.A. made Peregrines, GS Custom, Rhino - and USA made Barnes, Swift A-Frame of 300 gr.) What is even more important is that the hunter should invest in proven quality bonded core bullets. Waterbuck. Minimum bullet weight: 100 grain = 6,5 gram Recommended caliber: 243 win, 6,5 x 55, 308 win.
There are less than 2500 black rhinos left on the planet, making this rhino death, even more tragic. 300Magman, The above remark from the various PH's is in stark contrast with those individuals on AR knocking the Rhino bullet; claiming that the bullet does not perform, and that they have to find their way through lies by virtue of misleading advertising and it is easier to make good advertising than than the actual product. Eland (The heaviest antelope on earth). the .375 H&H has the required performance to cleanly kill anything Africa has to offer, and its mild recoil allows the shooter to practice a lot and consistently put the bullet where it is supposed to go.A heavier calibre which causes you to flinch and miss that vital spot is a real liability and not an asset; a hard kicking .458"+ will NOT do you any good if your shot placement is off the mark. The Rhino solid shank core-bonded bullets rank among the world's toughest premium grade bullets Grey rhebok. This is a high-class place so act respectable.
Giraffe is not officially deemed "dangerous game", and indeed they will rather walk away from humans - but tourists who approached too close by car have paid dearly for such foolishness as a single kick from those powerful hind legs will render a vehicle's cooling system in pieces right there.We advise our clients to bring their .375 H&H rifles to Africa because it has very manageable recoil which allows for sufficient practice to ensure perfect shot placement. Red hartebeest. As much as The Big Five is touted as the epitome of African hunting we believe the sheer variety of our non dangerous savannah game is what "Look at the list of what South African meat and trophy hunters have available as a matter of course:Red and grey duiker. Kobus and I would like to thank everybody who had a helping hand in the development of this bullet.
Major rhino sanctuary for breeding and restocking other parks; Diverse birdlife: Upwards of 400 bird species at least 20 of which are seasonal European migrants. bullets made and tested in africa for the past 20 years. Springbok.
Bushpig.Twenty four different species!
Magnum or .300 Winchester Magnum it is advisable to also use the heaviest, best constructed bullets available for the calibre. Rhino have an excellent sense of hearing and smell, but their eyesight is relatively bad. Prices differ between these horn sizes.To have a unique experience combine a Cape buffalo with a real trophy sized (meaning VERY BIG), very dark brown bull giraffe. Roan. Feedback to date is that both cartridges are shooting exceedingly well.I received a telephone call from a friend, Roy Herselman, on a Saturday night in March, 2001. Locally manufactured ammunition for the .375 H&H is plentiful and efficient. It will be THE Africa experience you will never forget.Big trophy buffalo bulls (44 inch spread and more) are becoming very scarce. Nyala. If you arrive with a 30-06 / .308W and 180 gr bullets, or .280 Rem / 7x57mm Mauser / 7mm-08 with bullets in the 175-160gr range your outfitter will be impressed and no doubt you'll be able to impress us with the way you shoot them. If you own a .416 Rigby and you can shoot it well you are talking my language!We all are aware of the silliness the liberal media created around lion hunting in Zimbabwe, as well as the airlines' sudden announcements regarding not carrying lion trophies. We discuss most anything here ... politely. Jaco du Plessis of Pretoria shot the first buffalo bull with this bullet in Zimbabwe with the mentioned duplex load.
This bullet was also used with great success on animals like eland, blue-wildebeest, zebra etc. Kobus experienced the same test results in his tests with dry / wet pack tests.Above all I managed to get incredible groupings with this bullet in my rifle.