In this episode, Kevin Robertson and I cover the most popular really big bore safari cartridges .50 caliber and larger and discuss their history, legacy, their strengths and weaknesses, and their recommended uses in detail. We discuss almost everything from the 500 Nitro all the way up to the 700 Nitro Express in this episode (to include some real retina detaching and clavicle breaking offerings like the 577 T-Rex and the 600 Overkill).
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Resources
YouTube videos referenced:
Ferocious Recoil Of 577 T-Rex On Display
David Petzal & Art Alphin Interview About Hannibal Rifle in .577 T-Rex
Charging Buffalo Stopped By 500 NE Shot At Close Range
Below are links to Kevin's previous appearances on the show:
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
Ep 178: Crocodile Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson
Ep 179: Hippopotamus Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson
Ep 205: Hunting Africa With A Lever Action Rifle With Kevin Robertson
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