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Jimro · January 18, 2013, 11:17 PM

Husqvarna,

The term "stopper cartridge" refers to the "dang big gun" that a professional guide would choose to stop a charge from dangerous game such as Cape Buffalo or Elephant.

Think 416 Rigby or heavier.

The ivory hunter Wally Johnson reported a Cape Buff that took 5 shots from an assistant's 9.3x62 before he ended it with his 375 H&H.

So that is why it isn't a "stopper" like the big bore safari rounds.

Jimro

January 18, 2013, 11:17 PM	#19
Jimro Senior Member Join Date: October 18, 2006 Posts: 7,097	Husqvarna, The term "stopper cartridge" refers to the "dang big gun" that a professional guide would choose to stop a charge from dangerous game such as Cape Buffalo or Elephant. Think 416 Rigby or heavier. The ivory hunter Wally Johnson reported a Cape Buff that took 5 shots from an assistant's 9.3x62 before he ended it with his 375 H&H. So that is why it isn't a "stopper" like the big bore safari rounds. Jimro __________________ Machine guns are awesome until you have to carry one.