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45-70 vs 458 penetration

Purely from a scientific standpoint:

It’s well recorded that a slower hardcast 430gr .458 bullet such as 1500fps will penetrate much deeper than a 2100fps one, for various factors, bullet deformation and fluid dynamics being the most obvious.

However when considering a hard target such as a buffalo, how deep would the bullet need to penetrate to be considered effective and would a fast bullet penetrate to this depth and at the same time also impact more energy vs a slower bullet that...

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Want To Buy Polar Bear Hunt Clothing

I’m headed to Canada for polar bear hunt in April. Does anyone have any arctic clothing or boots to lend or for sale or know where I can get some? Some outfitters provide it but mine doesn’t. I’m 6’1” and 185 pounds but bigger is fine too for this hunt due to layering. Thanks for any help or advice!

Also, considering taking either my AHR CZ550 375 H&H Mag or my AHR CZ550 458 Lott. Either will work but what are your opinions? I’m leaning towards the 375. I’ve use the Lott for backing...

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I've Always Wondered Could I Stop A T-Rex On Safari With My 416 Rem Mag or Any Rifle

Yep, back in camp falling asleep after a long day in the bush hunting. Some times your mind just wanders. Even out in the bush. I've thought to myself, "My God Tex-Rexs use to roam here. Could one be stopped with modern rifles?" This video popped up in my YouTube feed today. Very fun and informative. I had no idea some of these rifles existed. T-Rex? No problem.

Any of you guys have the super big bores? Like that 577?

South Africa Temperatures

I will be hunting in East London South Africa at the next of March beginning of April. Can anyone tell me what to expect temperature wise. I plan on taking enough hunting clothes for 4 day and just having laundry done while I’m there.
Thanks in advance

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Wild Safari Africa Adventures

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