Something with a '4' in front

[mastiffhound]

Just a thought but .44 magnum has been used to take everything on the planet on every continent. Polar bears, elephants, cape buffalo. I don't know what more you would need. My Marlin 1894 would be great for just about every situation with a bear. With practice you can also get some really fast follow up shots.

 

[StrawHat]

If you want something a bit different, the Winchester 1895 in 405 WCF is a nice package. Easily reloadable and easily capable of taking anything on this continent.

 

[Get R Done Guns]

Marlin 444 or 45-70 is a great bet. The 454 Casull Rossi makes a lever gun for now.

 

[VFR]

If we are considering shotguns, I would have to go with an Ithaca Road Blocker. 10ga auto with 20in bbl and 3.5in chamber. That's a .775 caliber slug. Russ Broom in either Zim or Bots, can't remember which, uses one with 000 to follow up wounded leopards, fast bad actors.

 

[VFR]

Just a thought but .44 magnum has been used to take everything on the planet on every continent. Polar bears, elephants, cape buffalo. I don't know what more you would need. My Marlin 1894 would be great for just about every situation with a bear. With practice you can also get some really fast follow up shots.

If hunting elephant you can bet there is a PH right behind the pistolero with a heavy double that will probably be used. In Moz and Zim you can use a handgun on buff, maybe even ele in zim, but it is not a c.ommon practice. Dead clients are not good for the PH's business.

 

[PowerG]

It sounds like you're wanting a Marlin 45/70, go for it, you'll love it.

 

[McLovin]

if you had a 444, you could practice with 44 mag, or 44 special.

 

[Robert]

If hunting elephant you can bet there is a PH right behind the pistolero

Nope.
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=597456&highlight=Professional+Hunter

 

[VFR]

I agree 100%. When in elephant country, the old saying is "use a caliber that starts with a "5" to stay alive. May be somehing of an over statement. A PH will be backing up a client using a pistol on buff or ele. Never had a pistolero on one of our hunts. As a matter of fact, I have never even seen a pistol in Africa once I was out of Joberg.

 

[CSA 357]

the 45-70 guide gun would get my vote, light short loaded with a heavy bullet it will stop any bear!

 

[PapaG]

A good 12 gauge riot gun with Brenneke slugs. Tons of energy. Cheaper than most rifles. Pump or Semi, makes little difference. I just picked up a Mossberg 500 with a five shot magazine and a rifled barrel for 220 bucks and am sure it goes in the camper with us next spring.

 

[DammitBoy]

I can't believe the .450 bushmaster hasn't been suggested yet!?



That should be enough for bears.