Kevin Robertson is back again to talk about the "classic" Africa hunting cartridges today. We cover the pros, cons, and recommended uses for almost everything from the 243 Winchester all the way up to the 600 and 700 Nitro Express in this episode. Among other things, we talk about how hunting in Africa is different from hunting in north America, the unique characteristics of some of the most popular species of game in Africa, and how those things dictate ideal ballistic performance for the situation.
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Profiles of Cartridges We Discussed:
Other Kevin Robertson episodes:
Ep 97: Africa Hunting Bullets 101 With Kevin Robertson
Ep 103: Africa Hunting Rifles 101 With Kevin Robertson
Ep 124: Cape Buffalo Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson
Ep 125: Cape Buffalo Hunting 101 Part 2 With Kevin Robertson
Ep 154: Leopard Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson
Ep 155: Lion Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson
Ep 176: Elephant Conservation With Kevin Robertson
Ep 177: Elephant Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson
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