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Even if it's a .30-06 I'd bring my rifle. It's not that big of a deal. SA still realizes that the Safari industry brings in alot of money so they don't make it difficult. You want to look down the road. You sons/grandsons will love to have the rifle that dad/grandpa took to Africa.

Is a 308 enough for gemsbock/kudu? I assume yes but figured I'd ask.

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Posted by 44Bogger

Beauregard

Member since May 2014

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Posted on 12/23/21 at 5:57 pm to DukeSilver

I would not shoot at those with a .308.
Impala and warthog yes.
Ok yea maybe you should just borrow a rifle.
What I meant by “don’t buy a new rifle for the trip” was, I saw many ppl fumble with new rifles they weren’t familiar with when they had something back home that would have worked just fine.

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Posted by jimbeaux82

Natchitoches, La

Member since Oct 2008

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Posted on 12/23/21 at 7:51 pm to DukeSilver

I have hunted Africa 4 times. A 308 is absolutely enough for kudu and gemsbok. Just use a good tough premium bullet and it will work fine. Ranges shot in Africa are usually less than 200 yards. I would use a 180 gr Accubond, Partition, Aframe , TSX or anything in that class and not think twice

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Posted by Icansee4miles

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Posted on 12/23/21 at 11:00 pm to DukeSilver

My buddy that just got back said one of his companions shot several of even the larger antelope with a 7MM-08. It is VERY bullet dependent. Great tip on bringing gifts. Give them one up front and the other when you leave.

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