Greater kudu, nohngo, mbizi, Tragelaphus strepsiceros, or by whichever name you wish to call it, this species is without a doubt…
Browsing: Plains Game
Arguably the most versatile of all African cartridges, the .375 Holland & Holland Magnum is capable of taking the spectrum…
DESCRIPTION The Eland is the largest of the African antelope (Figure 1), with an adult eland bull standing about 1,7m…
Introduction This forest dweller is one of the most beautiful of all African antelope, especially the bulls, and must definitely…
The recent introduction of new .17 caliber cartridges has brought with it a rebirth of interest in this often misunderstood,…
The discussion regarding the best cartridge for use on African plains game has been a century-old affair; a heated debate that certainly has no end in sight, nor a definitive correct answer. Its only competition is the evolving argument about dangerous game cartridges.
Bore diameters between 6.5mm and .375″ all have their champions, and all can be used on plains game with good effect. However, when it comes to a cartridge that is effective across a broad spectrum of game – from duikers to eland – the .30-’06 Springfield continues to hold one of the top positions.
When most hunters think of African safaris, the first animals that come to mind are the members of the Dangerous Seven. This…
Becky Johnston and I followed Professional Hunter Chris Steyn up out of the river swamp near Landela Lodge. A large…
My personal quest for the Lord Derby began when I was thirteen years old and my father came back from…
We have the tendency to take things for granted usually for about as long as we have them. It is…