[MacD37]

Originally Posted by Mr. 16 gauge

O.K., we here tell that most hunters are using .375 H&H, or 416 Remington. While I like buying new firearms, it seems to me that most African plains game run the gammut (size wise) from our elk to deer. I'm thinking that any reasonable caliber (.30-06, .270, 7mm Rem. mag) will do the job with a decently constructed bullet (Speer, Hornady, Sierra).

Do those of you who have hunted Africa concur, or do you really need those magnum boomers?

Most of what you say is correct, but it depends what plains game you are hunting! Things like Eland are a full 800 punds bigger than a cape Buffalo. A Giraffe can go over 3000 pounds, and he is 4 feet thick through the shoulders. Simply because the animals have evolved over thousads of years being chased by lions even little impala are very tenatious of life, and can runn amazing distances with horrendous wounds. So IMO, Something like the 338 Win Mag is a far better choice.

Also, I understand that some places do not allow semiauto rifles....sporting or otherwise. This eliminates some fine hunting rifles, such as the Remington 742 and Browning BAR.
What about pumps and lever actions? Also, what about side arms? are they verboten, or are you allowed to carry pistols/revolvers while out in the bush?
Thanks in advance.............

Simiautos rifles, and handguns are not allowed in any country in Africa for a client to hunt with, and even residents are not allowed them.

Pump rifles are not allowed in most countries either, but with pre requested simiauto shotguns are allowed, and most countries do not allow handguns, but the ones that do, require them to be fitted with long barrels, and single shots, or revolvers only, and must have a special permit for hunting with the handgun.
.....................................Mac