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Offline flatbow

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Caliber for Africa?
« on: December 22, 2006, 02:10:33 AM »
Okay, here's the deal...
 I'm booked for bowhunting Africa for plains game this summer.  I want to take my contender G2 for a "Backup"  - as in if I can't get close enough for the bow, last day scenario, etc.  I have a 7-30 waters barrel, which I love, but am not sure about performance on something the size of say a zebra. Nothing will be shot at much over 75 yards. Realistic animals include Gemsbok, Kudu, and the zebra mentioned.
 I don't really want to buy a new barrel for a "maybe" scenario, if I load heavy bullets in the waters will it do the job?   
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Re: Caliber for Africa?
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2006, 04:06:27 AM »
Can't imagine anything better than 375 JDJ for stopping power on tough African game.
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Re: Caliber for Africa?
« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2006, 05:32:52 AM »
A buddy of mine has used the 375 and 6.5 JDJ's with great success. 
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Re: Caliber for Africa?
« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2006, 07:14:06 AM »
Have to agree with the 375JDJ!
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Offline Keith L

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Re: Caliber for Africa?
« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2006, 07:35:58 AM »
I would also recommend 375 JDJ.
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