John Wayne
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Ok, first of all let me start by saying that I have never fired anything larger than a .45-70, and have very little knowledge of the "elite" class of cartridges usually considered adequate for the Big 5 (the H&H mags, Nitro Express, etc.)...so please excuse my ignorance if this is a dumb question.
But how practical is the .50 BMG for hunting, say, elephant, rhino, or cape buffalo? It seems like it would have plenty of energy, and it's a whole lot cheaper and more available than rounds like the .577 Tyrannosaur or .600 NE. Why haven't there been any nice double rifles chambered for the .50 BMG, or any existing .50 BMG semi-autos or bolt guns taken along on safaris? Some models seem to be reasonably compact, and appear to be much more shootable than a .700 Nitro Express.
But how practical is the .50 BMG for hunting, say, elephant, rhino, or cape buffalo? It seems like it would have plenty of energy, and it's a whole lot cheaper and more available than rounds like the .577 Tyrannosaur or .600 NE. Why haven't there been any nice double rifles chambered for the .50 BMG, or any existing .50 BMG semi-autos or bolt guns taken along on safaris? Some models seem to be reasonably compact, and appear to be much more shootable than a .700 Nitro Express.