Thunderhog
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No worries!.....
I can't imagine a side by side double will be inexpensive to buy.
Of course, if you can afford an African lion hunt, you can afford a sxs double!.......
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I can't imagine a side by side double will be inexpensive to buy.
Of course, if you can afford an African lion hunt, you can afford a sxs double!.......
Thunderhog
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It would appear your 9.3x74R has some poop to it!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9.3×74mmR
Let us all know if your PH decides you can use it for your lion hunt.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9.3×74mmR
Let us all know if your PH decides you can use it for your lion hunt.
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A .470 nitro here:It would appear your 9.3x74R has some poop to it!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9.3×74mmR
Let us all know if your PH decides you can use it for your lion hunt.
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Some of which is caused by shock.
Hopefully lots.
If u shoot monos, as I do, its a critical component.
Because archery exceeds the "killing power" required. Arrows do not kill with kinetic energy, but the hemorrhage they cause is massive. When it comes to dangerous game, the problem with "death by hemorrhage" is that it takes at least a few seconds to incapacitate... a lot can happen in those few seconds. However on an archery lion hunt, there will be a minimum of two stopping rifles along in capable hands.
https://martinigunmakers.com/for-sale/franz-sodia-double-rifle-458-win-mag/
You might change your mind on the one in Alberta after seeing this one
While it's true that .375 H&H is frequently the legally stipulated minimum for lion, I've yet to meet a PH who felt that made a lot of sense. Cats of all sizes are made the same way -- they're designed to dish out damage, but they're not really made to take it. Moreover, their highly attuned nervous system does seem to make them more susceptible to system shock than many similar sized animals. At least, that's been a notable observation in my own experience having shot lynx, cougar, caracal, leopard, lioness and lion.
Not for a moment am I suggesting that a 450 lb lion isn't something to take extremely seriously -- in fact, there aren't many critters you should be taking more seriously. But there are a whole lot of PH's out there who feel that something along the lines of a .300 Magnum shooting a 180 grain premium softpoint is all that's really needed -- and that it's possibly even better than a .375 with its lower velocity and more heavily constructed (and often slower expanding) bullets. Of course, YMMV, and it's never a bad plan to stick with whatever the regs say in the region you're hunting.
Not for a moment am I suggesting that a 450 lb lion isn't something to take extremely seriously -- in fact, there aren't many critters you should be taking more seriously. But there are a whole lot of PH's out there who feel that something along the lines of a .300 Magnum shooting a 180 grain premium softpoint is all that's really needed -- and that it's possibly even better than a .375 with its lower velocity and more heavily constructed (and often slower expanding) bullets. Of course, YMMV, and it's never a bad plan to stick with whatever the regs say in the region you're hunting.
Yea, that's a nice one. However, a big thumper, especially with those 500 grainers. Thanks for the heads-up!https://martinigunmakers.com/for-sale/franz-sodia-double-rifle-458-win-mag/
You might change your mind on the one in Alberta after seeing this one
My pleasure, it is easier to $pend other peoples $$$ that my own.
Hope you find the one that you are looking for and the Lions co-operate .
Rob
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I wonder if the 45-70 would be allowed.
With a premium bullet, one would think it too would be a thumper on an African lion.
With a premium bullet, one would think it too would be a thumper on an African lion.
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I took a quick look on the Africa Hunting forum, my favourite source of answers for such questions. I found out that South Africa regulations depend on the province, but "Most provinces do not have a minimum equipment requirement for rifle hunting and rely on common sense." Most outfitters would say your 9.3x74R IS a common sense choice for lion hunting.
your 9.3x74R double rifle would certainly be legal for hunting lion in Zambia, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe,
but not in...
Namibia, Botswana and Tanzania. Namibia does not have a minimum caliber requirement for rifle hunting and rely by law on minimum energy - Minimum energy, dangerous game = 5400 Joule ( just a bit more than is safe load in a 9.3x74R)
Botswana and Tanzania have a minimum of caliber .375" for dangerous game.
Other less popular destinations are also listed in African Hunting forums.
your 9.3x74R double rifle would certainly be legal for hunting lion in Zambia, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe,
but not in...
Namibia, Botswana and Tanzania. Namibia does not have a minimum caliber requirement for rifle hunting and rely by law on minimum energy - Minimum energy, dangerous game = 5400 Joule ( just a bit more than is safe load in a 9.3x74R)
Botswana and Tanzania have a minimum of caliber .375" for dangerous game.
Other less popular destinations are also listed in African Hunting forums.
Hell the Maasai only use sticks to hunt them hehehe.
I have seen a couple lions killed with 12 gauge ssg's, I wouldn't think twice to hunt them with a 180grs partition in a 30.06.
certainly the .375H&H is more than adequate.
I have seen a couple lions killed with 12 gauge ssg's, I wouldn't think twice to hunt them with a 180grs partition in a 30.06.
certainly the .375H&H is more than adequate.
I shot a few bears with my 375 H&H and they died but no better or faster then with my 338 Win mag or my 300 WBee mag !
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