MountainGun44
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Am I trapped in an elevator with this lion, or is it out in the bush?
Man Eaters of Tsavo: What gun for Simba defense?
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Danger Dave
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If I'm out & about my daily business, I think I'd lean towards a .444 lever action. Light, quick, handy at close range, and packs a good wallop. And, I'd want some good night vision equipment (not an option when that took place). I'm thinking more self defense where I'm the hunted one, stalked by a predator who has every natural advantage & is going to give little warning (if any).
For hunting, how about a McMillan .50? If I'm hunting this kind of killer, I don't want to mess around.
Either that or a gatling gun (or a Lewis) mounted in the back of a Land Rover...
Writing this reminded me of something - I met an African from Kenya once at a party. He told me there were two theories on what to do if you encounter a lion in the bush: run, or stand still. Problem was, if you run, the lion might think you're food, and you can't outrun a lion. If you stand, the lion might think you're a threat, and you're done for. You just have to guess which will work & hope you're right.
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For hunting, how about a McMillan .50? If I'm hunting this kind of killer, I don't want to mess around.
Either that or a gatling gun (or a Lewis) mounted in the back of a Land Rover...
Writing this reminded me of something - I met an African from Kenya once at a party. He told me there were two theories on what to do if you encounter a lion in the bush: run, or stand still. Problem was, if you run, the lion might think you're food, and you can't outrun a lion. If you stand, the lion might think you're a threat, and you're done for. You just have to guess which will work & hope you're right.
[This message has been edited by Danger Dave (edited May 31, 2000).]
John Taylor's nickname, Pondoro, means lion.
Late in his life, he wrote that he had fired 5000 .375H&H cartridges at game in Africa and felt the caliber was far more effective than its paper ballistics would suggest. I spoke with my PH on this subject 9 yrs ago and was told that in his opinion, the .375 was the best walking around caliber for Africa. Three dozen animals later, I agree. The .470 is splendid. I've taken two buff with it, but it ain't an all day strolling thru the bush gun. Thirteen pounds is a lot to wander around with. I'll take a 9.5lb, 22"bbl controlled-feed .375.
Late in his life, he wrote that he had fired 5000 .375H&H cartridges at game in Africa and felt the caliber was far more effective than its paper ballistics would suggest. I spoke with my PH on this subject 9 yrs ago and was told that in his opinion, the .375 was the best walking around caliber for Africa. Three dozen animals later, I agree. The .470 is splendid. I've taken two buff with it, but it ain't an all day strolling thru the bush gun. Thirteen pounds is a lot to wander around with. I'll take a 9.5lb, 22"bbl controlled-feed .375.
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