What ammo does the big game use?

7mm Remington Magnum The 7mm Mag has been around for over fifty years and is still very popular today as an all-purpose big game killer. It kicks out bullets of the same weight faster than popular non-magnum calibers like the . 270 Winchester or .

What bullets are used to hunt elephants?

Poachers use 7.62×39, which would be better used to shoot the poachers. The generally accepted minimum for those wealthy enough to afford an elephant hunt is 375 H&H or 375 Ruger. Something over 40 caliber, such as 458 Lott, will hit harder, and 470 Nitro Express would be even better.

What is the best caliber for hunting in Africa?

30-06 Springfield is probably the best all-around caliber for hunting plains game in Africa. When using premium 180gr (or heavier) bullets, the . 30-06 is powerful enough to ethically take virtually every species of plains game proper shot placement.

What caliber is used to hunt lions?

A . 375 or a . 416 are good choices for hunting the king of the jungle! Good quality softpoint bullets that will expand rather quickly are the bullet of choice for lion hunting.

Can a .223 kill a lion?

So to answer you…. YES the 223 will kill Mountain Lions just fine.

What kind of Gun do you use to hunt big game in Africa?

Fortunately, there are many great big game calibers to choose from that will serve you well on an African hunting safari.

What kind of bullets are used to hunt antelope in Africa?

7mm Remington Magnum. All of these bullets are excellent choices for hunting antelope on the plains of Africa. When using high quality bullets like them, the 7mm Magnum is suitable for hunting a wide range of game including springbok, impala, hartebeest, gemsbok, wildebeest, nyala, and kudu, among many others.

Which is the best caliber for hunting buffalo in Africa?

Though the .375 H&H Magnum is a wonderful all-around cartridge for hunting Africa, the .416 Rigby is a better choice for those who need a bit more power for hunting big and dangerous animals like buffalo. Pushing a 400gr bullet at a solid 2,300-2,400fps, the .416 Rigby hits hard and penetrates well.

Which is the best hunting ammo to buy?

Still, in my opinion (as well as many thousands of American hunter’s) it ranks among the top 5 all around hunting cartridges in existence. Available in a wide variety of ammo options and bullet weights ranging from 110 to 220 grains, you can buy .30/06 hunting ammo suitable to hunt anything up to a moose.