DG Stopping Rifle - Double vs Bolt

[PhilLozano]

Mr. Hi Ball,

I was not getting at what you would carry so much, as to what action type you would choose and what makes a 'Stopping' cartridge.

You sort of answered it.

I guess you would chose a Bolt gun, not sure which cartridge.

Is rifle weight, not being able to reload after 2 shots fast enough for your piece of mind and the cost, the basis for your choice ?

What would you choose for a cartridge ?

Where do 'Stopping' cartridges start ? (not speaking of what will kill the animal, Bell shot Elephants with a 7mm Mauser, does not make it a stopper).

Where do they start, what is enough, what is a bit better etc.

More than raw power come into the formula, I think.

Like to hear your thoughts.

I will post my choices in a few days.

Perhaps the cartridge question should be a seperate topic. I will make a new post, if the interest is there, or someone else might do the same.

By the way, I have a nice Westley Richards Double, and I am so far from wealthy, I cannot even see the 'W' ! LOL

Best,
Phil