We know that the 375 H&H is extremely popular in Africa as "do it all" cartridge" because it can also be used at reasonable long distances....in some bullet weight and style it can get close to the trajectory of a 30-06
Same could be said for the 378 Weatherby Magnum or the other 375 magnums.
Now, my question is there are any over .400 caliber African cartridges that can be reasonably used at long distances?? I stress "African cartridge" as meaning usable in rifles of acceptable size and weight.....so that means do not mention the 408 Chey Tac, 50 BMG and so on......
Even the 458 Lott or the 460 Weathery Magnum literally drop on the ground as you approach the 500 yards mark...they are 300 yards proposition at best....there are any spitzer hunting bullets that you can use on the Lott or the 460 to try to stretch their trajectory a little bit??
So the 375s are the ony "Big 5" cartridges for a "shoulerable" rifle that can also be used on long shots??
Same could be said for the 378 Weatherby Magnum or the other 375 magnums.
Now, my question is there are any over .400 caliber African cartridges that can be reasonably used at long distances?? I stress "African cartridge" as meaning usable in rifles of acceptable size and weight.....so that means do not mention the 408 Chey Tac, 50 BMG and so on......
Even the 458 Lott or the 460 Weathery Magnum literally drop on the ground as you approach the 500 yards mark...they are 300 yards proposition at best....there are any spitzer hunting bullets that you can use on the Lott or the 460 to try to stretch their trajectory a little bit??
So the 375s are the ony "Big 5" cartridges for a "shoulerable" rifle that can also be used on long shots??