Description
In this episode, Kevin Robertson and I cover the most popular .40 caliber safari cartridges and discuss their history, legacy, their strengths and weaknesses, and their recommended uses in detail. We discuss almost everything from the 450/400 all the way up to the 470 Nitro Express in this episode (to include some more obscure offerings like the 500/416 and the 416 Taylor as well as old standbys like the 416 Rigby and 458 Win Mag).
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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
Ep 206: Classic Africa Hunting Cartridges With Kevin Robertson
Ep 207: Hyena Hunting 101 With Kevin Robertson
Ep 250: Africa Hunting Trackers 101 With Kevin Robertson
Ep 252: How To Become A Professional Hunter With Kevin Robertson
Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/40-caliber-safari-cartridges-kevin-robertson/
Most of these cartridges are wonderful for all sorts of hunting, to include an African safari hunt for plains game and/or for cape buffalo hunting. Get in touch with Big Game Hunting Adventures (be sure to mention you're a podcast listener) if you have a 404, a 450/400, 416, a 458, or a 470 you'd like to take on a hunt in Africa!
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