7mm Mag vs 300 Win Mag for Plains Game

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Big bores are to men like four x four's!
The bigger the bore or the engine capacity, the better for the ego!

With that I'm not saying that you shouldn't use a big bore to shoot elephant, buffalo or any other big or dangerous game.

I am rather saying that most antelope species up to Eland size can easily and with great success be hunted with medium bore rifles - .264 up to well below .375 - more like .300 rather.

Obviously there are certain conditions that apply to achieve this, namely:

1. Shot placement - know where your target animal's vitals are situated:

2. Use a premium qaulity bullet to make sure the penetration is sufficient to reach these vitals; and

3. Always remember 'practice makes perfect'!

Trust the use of these basics will result in much more success with your hunting.