Elephant hunting rifle, bullets and scope ?

[dragonxi4longrangehunting]

Which rifle, scope and bullets to hunt
elephants in Zimbabwe and Namibia ?

 

[memtb]

I believe that you "MAY" have posted this in the wrong part of the forum!

Though, if you are really intent on Long Range Hunting elephant…..consider a tripod mounted 50 BMG cartridge! memtb

 

[dwightb]

A true elephant experience should be at 10 Yards or less!

 

[memtb]

A true elephant experience should be at 10 Yards or less!

Absolutely! memtb

 

[1wildcatfan]

458 Lott. 500 gr a frames and 500 gr solids. Either open sight or 1x.

 

[Phil Rizzo]

A true elephant experience should be at 10 Yards or less!

That's definitely the best way to become man-butter, also.
For the full experience

 

[dragonxi4longrangehunting]

Referenses:

ref 1:
Zimbabwe gov: 200 elephants
Namibia gov: 83 elephants
plus:
permits would be issued in needy communities
to hunt elephants

Zimbabwe and Namibia will kill scores of elephants to feed people facing drought

Zimbabwe and Namibia plan to slaughter hundreds of wild elephants and other animals to feed hunger-stricken residents amid severe drought conditions in the southern African countries.

apnews.com

ref 2:
Zimbabwe to cull 200 elephants to feed citizens left hungry by drought

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/09/16/climate/zimbabwe-cull-elephants-intl-scli/index.html

ref 3:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/17/zimbabwe-namibia-killing-elephants-food-drought/5158c66a-750a-11ef-9537-628fa451f775_story.html

ref 4:

Drought-hit Zimbabwe and Namibia forced to kill hundreds of elephants

In Zimbabwe, the elephants will be taken from an area where the population has become unsustainable.

www.euronews.com

ref 5:

Zimbabwe and Namibia will kill hundreds of elephants to feed people facing drought

Zimbabwe and Namibia have announced plans to slaughter hundreds of wild elephants and other animals to feed hunger-stricken residents amid severe drought conditions.

www.abc.net.au

 

[Phil Rizzo]

Reminds me of ABC, CNN, etc.
Shape the narrative to fit the purpose

 

[M1A1ABRAMS]

Reminds me of ABC, CNN, etc.
Shape the narrative to fit the purpose

Didn't they steal the land to give it to others that didn't know how to farm ? I believe skin tone played a factor here if I remember correctly.

 

[Phil Rizzo]

Oh I'm sure.
After the first country tried it and failed the rest couldn't wait to follow their lead.
5 minute foresight is trademark Africa.

 

[nksmfamjp]

If it were me, I'd get a Winchester 70 Safari in 458 Win Mag, cut the barrel to 22", fit NECG sights to it, ream to 458 Lott and set the lop right for you. Then practice.

 

[Phil Rizzo]

My m70 shoots about 1" groups at 100, using A-Frames and solids, both 400grs.
Same POI.
416 RM with a 1.75-6 VXIII.

Brother took buffalo and some other large plains animals with it.
I've only shot pigs with it!
If I get to put it to good use on something important there will be a tougher optic on top.

Plenty accurate for Jumbo

 

[Michael Hirschi]

Phil can you share info about loads for the 25 Sherman LA?

 

[Phil Rizzo]

Phil can you share info about loads for the 25 Sherman LA?

I can, but you don't have PM privileges yet.
We don't need to post our phone or emails here.
Contact me when you can use Private /Direct messaging and I'll be happy to help.