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Al Thompson · June 8, 2000, 02:59 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>. I handle the rifle very well and very confident with it.[/B][/quote]

You have the most important part down pat. The Swift is an excellent bullet - however, if your going for Buff, Elephant or Hippo, you need to take a look at a good solid.

If it's a plains game hunt (no buff or lion) you could go with a smaller caliber. IMHO, .338 is wonderful, but a light rifle (>.338) will do. Just use good bullets.

BTW, the .458 has a distinct resembalance to a shotgun. You have to be pretty close. OK stopper, but not as flat shooting as I would want for a GP rifle.

Giz

June 8, 2000, 02:59 PM	#4
Al Thompson Staff Alumnus Join Date: May 2, 1999 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,611	<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>. I handle the rifle very well and very confident with it.[/B][/quote] You have the most important part down pat. The Swift is an excellent bullet - however, if your going for Buff, Elephant or Hippo, you need to take a look at a good solid. If it's a plains game hunt (no buff or lion) you could go with a smaller caliber. IMHO, .338 is wonderful, but a light rifle (>.338) will do. Just use good bullets. BTW, the .458 has a distinct resembalance to a shotgun. You have to be pretty close. OK stopper, but not as flat shooting as I would want for a GP rifle. Giz