the .375 H&H cartridge with a larger case mouth to accommodate a .458 projectile.  This caliber is fairly popular in African hunts and is generally used on the larger, thicker skinned game such as Elephant, Rhino, and Cape Buffalo.  Projectiles range from 300 grains to 500 grains, with velocities ranging from 2100 – 2600 feet per second.  One of the biggest concerns with this caliber is the felt recoil.   This has a big effect on the shot placement and the shooter itself. 

 

Projectiles

 

There are several bullet makers out there that cater to the dangerous game hunters and design their part in the

hunt to provide the maximum penetration and as little deflection and disintegration as possible.  The projectile weight, velocity, and sectional density are important when having to penetrate the hardened muscle and bone of the game.

 

I am partial to Barnes Bullets.  I believe that they make the best hunting projectiles specific to these types of hunts.  Their Banded Solid Projectiles are a copper/zinc alloy which makes them very strong.  The bands that are cut into them help to cut down on fouling in the bore because it allows for a place for the copper to flow into.  The Barnes Banded Solids offer projectiles ranging from the .22 caliber to the large 600 Nitro.

 

Dangerous Game

 

Dangerous Game hunts are classified with the name “The Big Five”.  This is a reference to the five main trophies, the Lion, African Elephant, African Buffalo, Black Rhino, and Leopard.  These animals are very

difficult to hunt and the calibers that we have listed above are the most common for them.  Every type of hunting has its difficulties and generally the closer you can get to a target the better.  This helps give you a better advantage of hitting your target.  This is where we get into shot placement.  Shot placement on these animals is the most important part of the hunt, or any hunt for that matter. 

Barnes Banded Solids

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