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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Bill asks:
My plans for future hunts include Kudu, Sable, Blue and Black Wildebeest and Waterbuck. All large African animals. There are other animals I want to hunt but these are the biggest. Do you think I should get a 338 Ultra Mag? I know shot placement is the most important thing.
Magnum Guide Service wrote:
The .338 RUM is a excellent choice if recoil is not an issue. The standard .338 Win Mag is also a good choice with 225 gr. controlled expansion bullets. Another to consider is the .300 RUM with 200 gr Barnes Triple Shock bullets. Good Hunting!
Neal wrote:
Heavy for caliber 30's with quality bullets will handle your list with no problem. (30-06 and larger) as will the .338 Win The RUM's OR 375 HH for that matter. I suggest striking the best balance between power and how well you shoot a given caliber.
ALLEN wrote:
I have killed several of each of the animals you list except the Sable - only one of those.
A 300 WM is all that is needed for the animals you list.
A 338 will work but is larger than needed.
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