Best gun for Africa

[grayghost]

It depends upon what you are hunting for, and how well you shoot it. For Plains game, it would be an excellent choice if you shoot it very well at game ranged at 100 to 300 yards. A quality constructed bullet is advised, otherwise you may find yourself destroying small antelope and wounding larger plains game. You should have no problems with animals up to Eland with the .300 Win Mag. If you need it to take game as small as Springbok or even Gray Duiker, I strongly recommend a tough bullet like a Barnes X in 180 grain. Avoid anything like a Ballistic Tip unless your just taking home skulls and horns. Discuss with your PH what the average shot ranges are. This will help a lot. Be sure to carry a good tick repellent. March will be hot and ticks can be very active. If I may suggest: spray your hunting clothes with Duranon Permanone by Coulston before you leave home and pack them (dry) in large zip lock bags. This should cover you for your trip. Also, accept no substitute. I haven't found anything as effective as Coulston. Start taking vitimin B-1 two weeks before you leave: 2 in the morning, 2 in the evening. This kept the bugs away while our PHs were bitten by seed ticks about every day. Have a safe trip and good hunting, grayghost