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01-08-2018, 11:34 #1
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470 Sabatti / 375 H&H / 416 Rigby / 458 Lott
Good Morning Guys
Im currently in the market for a big bore rifle and I needs some assistance please. I currently hunt PG with my 30-06 and this rifle is perfect for my bushveld hunting needs. I would like to hunt a buffalo in the near future, and thus the need for the larger calibre. I would like to use this rifle for both my buffalo hunt as well as larger bushveld species such as large Eland etc.
The calibres that Im considering is the 375 H&H Sauer 404 or Steyr Luxus, 416 Rigby (haven't found a specific rifle make or model yet), 458 (haven't found a specific rifle make or model yet) and I was offered a Sabatti 470 at R100k.
Questions:
1. I believe that the 375H&h as a calibre is a beautiful thing as many people on this site love their 375's. Downside is that it's the absolute minimum for buffalo, but good shot placement is as always very important. Whats your thought on this calibre for these needs. I'm looking for a control feed and not a push feeds like Sauer 404 or Steyr Luxus. I can get the CZ 550, but Im looking for something a little bit more special than the CZ. Ammunition is the cheapest from the above mentioned options, seeing that I don't reload, or at least, not yet.
2. 416 Rigby or 458 Lott, Win and what make and model would you advise? Heyn NE, is just too expensive for my budget. I believe this is probably the sweat spot of all the mentioned calibres. Your advise on make and model is needed
3. I was offered a Sabatti 470 double barrel with extractors for R100k. It is a bit above my budget, but it could be an option if its an investment rifle. Is it an Investment rifle? These double barrel rifles does bring back the memories of the old africa and the hunting that was done in the previous century.
Your advise and expertise is much appreciated.
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01-08-2018, 12:53 #2
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Re: 470 Sabatti / 375 H&H / 416 Rigby / 458 Lott
Double rifles are generally suitable for work at shorter ranges. I would not take a double rifle for general purpose hunting, even though only for larger species.
Accuracy is more important than caliber. A good shot with a 375 is worth far more than a marginal shot with a 470. Take the calibre you can comfortably shoot and practice with.
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01-08-2018, 13:09 #3
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Re: 470 Sabatti / 375 H&H / 416 Rigby / 458 Lott
Take the 375.
It is fine for Buffalo, and you will find yourself using it more than imaginedA roaring Lion kills no game
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01-08-2018, 13:21 #4
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Re: 470 Sabatti / 375 H&H / 416 Rigby / 458 Lott
There is a 450 Rigby for sale over on Jaracal for R28k including dies/brass/bullets if it might be of interest.
http://www.jaracal.com/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=63776
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01-08-2018, 13:21 #5
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Re: 470 Sabatti / 375 H&H / 416 Rigby / 458 Lott
Also, I saw a Sauer 404 in 375 this weekend..... What a beaut!
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01-08-2018, 13:27 #6
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Re: 470 Sabatti / 375 H&H / 416 Rigby / 458 Lott
All be it I am not a hunter I know of many that do, and there are not many that recommend a 375 for Buff.
One that is often suggested is the 416 Rigby, the 458 is also a good choice.
Another option if you can find is a 460 Weatherby
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01-08-2018, 13:37 #7
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01-08-2018, 13:43 #8
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01-08-2018, 13:48 #9
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01-08-2018, 14:32 #10
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