That’s two of us for a one rifle PG safari
An added comment. I really like the 243 cartridge for its wide range of projectiles and inherent accuracy. A well placed 243 is effective. I am not particularly recoil sensitive, so it is not an issue for me. While many outfitters would advise against it, the 243 would be enough for any PG up to about Gemsbok or perhaps even Sable. The issue that I see is that a shot with a 300wm that is off a few inches will still kill the animal cleanly where a bad angle or insufficient penetration with a lighter bullet like with the 243 is more than likely going to result in a lost animal or at best a long tracking job. There is nothing worse than thinking you have wounded a nice trophy animal only to see it running away. It is a sad, sinking feeling. It is less likely with good bullets and some restraint by yourself but why put yourself thru that risk? The same applies to the 6mm and 6.5cm or the 6arc, etc. They are nice shooters but too small for many situations. And others have already commented that just because you are out there stalking a little Springbok or Impala, it does not mean that you could not step on a surly old Cape Buffalo with a bad attitude. At least with a heavy 30 or bigger, you might have a chance. Like my PH once said... You can kill a buff with a 22lr, if you place it into his forehead but the odds are not in your favor.
Not to hijack the thread by you can get licensed to hunt with a 375hh in UK but not 9.3x62? Why would that be?
You used to be able to get a licence to shoot with a .375 or larger provided that you have justification by being able to proove you use it abroad but my understanding is that the Home Office guidance has been changed recently, so anything larger than a 30-06 is not permitted for hunting in the UK. We are on five year renwal cycles and I have a friend who is getting close to the end of his 5 years. He is currently allowed to use a 416 Rigby in the UK but has been told it will be restricted to zeroing only on his review.
