Hi
If you want an 100% clean kill the shot to take is the neck shot or base of neck and severe the spinal cord it wont run any where and will drop instantly, but its not always achievable , and I'm afraid in some circles an head shot is a No No because if you are not deadly accurate the animal can run away with its jaw blown of and a long lingering death may follow and nobody wants that to happen do we now , but what I was originally talking about was the best shot placement for the least meat damage to the carcass so least mess all round for you to dress out ! on main thing is nmot to be too over gunned for your quarry species ?
I use anything from a .270win , .308,6.5 -270 WSM, .270 WSM ,7mm Rem Mag .300Win Mag , 9.3 X 64 Brenneke
With bullets from 150 Grn for the .270 Win up to 9.3 X 64 Brenneke with a 293 Grn and a lot of other weights in between producing
I also shoot many smaller rounds from .17 Rem up to .22-250 Rem for smaller game species
http://www.accuratereloading.com/9364.html
Some interesting notes about the biggest round I use below !
Approx Impact velocity from 2800fps to 2500 fps
Approx Impact Energy 4318ft lbs
For the 9.3 X 64 Brenneke , 9,3x64 is the strongest cartridge among the European 9.3 mm group of cartridges with excellent ballistic. In comparison to the cartridge .375 H&H Magnum
Some data for it below
9.3x74R 232 SP Norma Factory 2,630 3,535
9.3x74R 258 SP RWS Factory 2,460 3,465
9.3x74R 285 SP RWS Factory 2,280 3,290
9.3x74R 286 SP Norma Factory 2,360 3530
9.3x74R 250 NBT 60-gr. H380 2,400 3,198
9.3x74R 286 NP 55-gr. IMR 4064 2,300 3,360
9.3x62 Mauser 232 SP Norma Factory 2,624 3,548
9.3x62 Mauser 256 SP RWS Factory 2,560 3,726
9.3x62 Mauser 286 SP Norma Factory 2,360 3,530
9.3x62 Mauser 293 SP RWS Factory 2,430 3,842
9.3x62 Mauser 250 NBT 63-gr. IMR 4350 2,606 3,754
9.3x62 Mauser 286 NP 59-gr. RL15 2,500 3,970
9.3x64 Brenneke 247 SP RWS Factory 2,760 4,178
9.3x64 Brenneke 285 SP RWS Factory 2,690 4,580
9.3x64 Brenneke 293 SP RWS Factory 2,570 4,298
9.3x64 Brenneke 250 NBT 67-gr. RL15 2,800 4,351
9.3x64 Brenneke 286 NP 76-gr. IMR 4350 2,690 4,585
SP=Factory-supplied expanding bullet; NBT=Nosler Ballistic Tip; NP=Nosler Partition. Hand loads shown approach maximum and may not be suitable in older rifles; drop 5 percent and work up in half-grain increments, checking for pressure signs. Actual velocities will vary with individual rifles.
9.3x64 Brenneke
If there was ever an overlooked cartridge that was adequate for any big game anywhere in the world, including the dangerous game of Africa, it could well be the 9.3x64 Brenneke. It was the brainchild of Wilhelm Brenneke in the period around 1910 and was the largest and most powerful of the Brenneke cartridges. The cartridge had an enthusiastic acceptance from big game hunters in Europe, and it didn�t take long for it to find its way to Africa.
The infamous ivory hunter John Taylor rated the 9.3x64 Brenneke as an excellent medium-bore cartridge right along side the .375 H&H Magnum. Not only was Taylor a professional ivory hunter, but he was also a student of ballistics and cartridge performance. Taylor�s theories of knockout power expounded upon in his books are still considered by some as a valid comparison of different cartridges.
Take Care
Stay Safe & Shoot Safe Always
Good Hunting Always
Good Luck to all The wildlife of today is not ours to dispose of as we please. We have it in trust. We must account for it as best we can to those who come after us.
Steve
