{"id":76752,"date":"2017-07-19T01:20:53","date_gmt":"2017-07-19T05:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=76752"},"modified":"2017-07-19T01:20:53","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T03:42:10","slug":"affordable-dangerous-game-rifles-roundup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/affordable-dangerous-game-rifles-roundup\/","title":{"rendered":"Affordable Dangerous Game Rifles \u2014 Roundup"},"content":{"rendered":"

The active pursuit of dangerous game is far and away my favorite style of hunting. I don\u2019t intend to demean any of the other game animals \u2014 I love it all, from rabbits to pheasants to deer \u2014 but when dangerous game is on the menu, you have my full and undivided attention. The gear required for hunting dangerous game \u2014 specifically the rifle \u2014 must be rock solid, as with failure comes the potential for loss of life.<\/p>\n

\"Affordable<\/a>

The author hunted Cape buffalo bull in Mozambique. Buffalo is a popular and affordable dangerous game species.<\/p><\/div>\n

With dangerous game, particularly African dangerous game, comes visions of ornately engraved double rifles and cigar-sized cartridges, of equatorial sun and thirst, and also the wallet, of a well-off gentleman. While those rifles are certainly still relevant (I absolutely love the modern-day Heym 89B double rifle) the price tag of the highest end rifles need not prevent the common hunter from enjoying a dangerous game hunt. There are options, affordable to the working man, which will totally suffice for any dangerous game situation without hesitation.<\/p>\n

I was raised in a household where money was a scarcity, and while hunting was a central theme each autumn and winter, when it came to firearms, form followed function. Everything from the choice of cartridge \u2014 which was selected to offer the widest selection of hunting applications \u2014 to the need for simple things like checkering were considered; my Dad still retains the ability to find a rifle that is bare-bones and scoffs at my appreciation for fine walnut. That said, a rifle\u2019s engraving never stopped a charge, and the finest color-case hardening doesn\u2019t make a rifle any more accurate. Let\u2019s look at some affordable, yet dependable options for a dangerous game rifle, and what features I consider a necessity.<\/p>\n

Action types. <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Undoubtedly, if you\u2019re on a budget, the double rifles are pretty much off of the menu. Even the most affordable will start at right around $5,000. That will leave us with the bolt-action, the single shot and the lever gun. The lever guns, chambered to .45-70 Government using hopped up loads, .450 Marlin or perhaps .405 Winchester, have been used with varying degrees of success, but certainly lack the capability of those cartridges that work best in the bolt guns. Single shots are a viable option, but realize: that using a single shot rifle will more than likely result in your professional hunter (PH) joining the soir\u00e9e, so if you\u2019re comfortable with that so be it. For our discussion, we\u2019ll narrow it to the bolt-action rifles.<\/p>\n

\"Affordable<\/a>

The author took this \u00a0Zambian buffalo bull with a Winchester Model 70 Safari Express in .416 Remington.<\/p><\/div>\n

Cartridge Choices. <\/strong><\/h2>\n

Considering that the law prescribes a minimum bore diameter of .375 inches across almost all the African continent for dangerous game, our rifle choices will include those chambering for the .375 H&H and .375 Ruger as the smallest choices. Furthermore, for affordable rifles, our cartridge selection will more than likely top off at the .458 Winchester Magnum or .458 Lott. While both of these calibers will be at the ends of the spectrum, there are some good choices in the middle, like the .416 Rigby, Remington and Ruger.<\/p>\n

Solid Options<\/strong><\/h2>\n\"Affordable<\/a>\n

The CZ550 American Safari Magnum.<\/a> A rugged and dependable rifle, the CZ550 uses a Mauser-style claw extractor and a fixed, blade ejector. That combination has proven itself for over a century, and it is the nucleus of what I consider to be the best dangerous game bolt rifles. CZ stocks the American Safari Magnum for low-mounted optics yet includes a good set of iron sights in the express configuration. With a single standing rear sight and two folding leaves for greater distances, the CZ550 American Safari Magnum gives a bunch of value for the investment. The single-set trigger, which becomes significantly lighter when the shooter pushes forward on the rear of the trigger, makes distant shots on plains game much easier. Should you encounter the kudu of a lifetime while returning from a blown stalk on a buffalo, this rifle will have no issues making a distant shot. The MSRP on the CZ550 ASM, chambered in the universal .375 H&H Belted Magnum, is a mere $1,215, and the .416 Rigby is $1,318. Considering that amount of money puts a perfectly viable dangerous game rifle in your hands, this is a whole lot of rifle. I have found the stocks on CZ550s to feel a bit bulky, but they have a reputation for being strong, even with truly hard-kicking rifles. If you seek reliability on safari, the CZ550 is hard to beat.<\/p>\n

\"Affordable<\/a>

The Winchester Model 70 Safari Express features Winchester’s field-proven pre ’64 full-length claw extractor, which makes it an attractive option for advocates of the controlled round feeding for dangerous-game rifles.\u00a0Photo Courtesy: Winchester<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

The Winchester Model 70 Safari Express<\/em>.<\/em><\/a> The Rifleman\u2019s Rifle is right at home on the dark continent, especially in this configuration. Using the classic pre-\u201964 controlled round feed action, the Safari Express has what it takes to get the job done. As a matter of fact, there have been a couple of safaris where the only rifle I brought along was a Winchester 70 Safari Express in .416 Remington, a very flexible cartridge that can handle anything on earth. A matte finish on both the metal and stock, dual crossbolts \u2014 important to prevent stock cracks \u2014 and all-steel hinged floorplate are all nice appointments.<\/p>\n

\"Affordable<\/a>

The author has taken a Winchester Model 70 in .416 Rigby to hunt Africa.<\/p><\/div>\n

A recessed crown, perfect for maintaining accuracy, and two recoil lugs (both bedded), classic Winchester three-position safety and a 1-inch Pachmayr Decelerator recoil pad round out the list of very useful features. The Safari Express wears a good set of iron sights, with the single rear sight being fully adjustable for windage and elevation, yet is stocked for use with optics as well. A barrel-band sling swivel mount will prevent that front stud from slamming into your off hand under heavy recoil. My own rifle, one of the late New Haven models, uses a set of quick release mounts, so I can easily and quickly remove the scope, should I be forced a follow-up shot on a wounded dangerous animal into the thick bush. My rifle is still very accurate \u2014 printing just under 1-MOA with my hand loaded ammo. And I\u2019d take that rifle for any hunt, including elephant. Weight, before optics, runs right around an even 9 pounds, and these rifles balance and carry very well. The Safari Express is available in .375 H&H Magnum, .416 Remington Magnum and .458 Winchester Magnum, all at an MSRP of $1,560.<\/p>\n

\"Affordable<\/a>

The Ruger Hawkeye African features a Mauser-style claw extractor and fixed blade ejector for dependable cycling.\u00a0Photo Courtesy: Ruger<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

The Ruger Hawkeye African.<\/a><\/em> Ruger has always been synonymous with value because they\u2019ve consistently provided features that a shooter needs at a price point that represents value. From the original tang-safety Ruger Model 77, to the Model 77 MKII, to today\u2019s Hawkeye series, the Ruger bolt-action rifles have remained dependable. The Hawkeye African is built smart, especially for a hunter on a budget. For the dangerous game species, the Hawkeye African comes in a pair of chamberings, which Ruger developed in conjunction with Hornady ammunition: the .375 Ruger and .416 Ruger. Both of these cartridges have proven themselves on all species of dangerous game. The Hawkeye African uses a Mauser-style claw extractor and a fixed blade ejector for dependable cycling, and a wing-style three position safety. A removable muzzlebrake is a great feature for introducing a shooter to the big bore cartridges, though I\u2019m pretty certain that all the PHs would appreciate it you removed the brake for hunting. Ruger uses the same integral scope recesses in the receiver as other Hawkeye models, but offers the wide-V safari style rear sight, and a bold white bead on the front sight for quick target acquisition with iron sights. The LC6 trigger is a decided improvement over the MKII-era triggers; not too light for work on dangerous game, and not so heavy (as with the MKII) that accuracy is affected. Ruger has built the Hawkeye African with a one-piece solid steel bolt, and include a barrel-band sling mount. I like that Ruger has shaped their stocks very close to the dimensions and feel of those rifles of lesser caliber, offering continuity. I\u2019ve had the opportunity to spend a bit of time with the Hawkeye African in .375 Ruger, and found it to be a well-balanced, nice handling rifle. If you feel you\u2019d like a bit more cartridge than one of the .375s, do not hesitate to look into the .416 Ruger; I\u2019ve loaded a considerable amount of ammunition for it, and have found it to be just as capable as the .416 Rigby or Remington.<\/p>\n

\"Affordable<\/a>

The Savage Model 116 Bear Hunter smartly features a hinged floorplate instead of a detachable magazine.\u00a0Photo Courtesy: Savage<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

The Savage Model 116 Bear Hunter<\/em>.<\/a> This one\u2019s a sleeper, in that the Savage line of rifles \u2014 while a popular choice for North American game, as well as African plains game \u2014 isn\u2019t generally thought of as a dangerous game choice. However, the Bear Hunter configuration is available in .375 Ruger, a perfectly viable choice for all dangerous game up to and including the elephant. The Bear Hunter comes with some features that differ from the popular Savage Models, and I feel they apply perfectly to the pursuit of dangerous game. Firstly, the Bear Hunter comes with an adjustable muzzlebrake, which will allow a shooter to dial the rifle in off the bench without the recoil associated with the big bore cartridges. Secondly, the stock uses a hinged floorplate in lieu of a detachable magazine, and that is a really good idea with dangerous game. Even a poorly constructed floorplate, let alone a detachable magazine, can get you killed if it were to dump your cartridges in the heat of things. I\u2019ve used the Savage Bear Hunter stock in a smaller caliber for years, and it is rock solid. The standard Savage features are included: the AccuTrigger, the button-rifled barrel, ambidextrous tang-safety and the floating bolt-head. My gripes? There are no iron sights, which I feel are important, but I see fewer and fewer hunters embracing iron sights anymore, so maybe it\u2019s not as important as I think. With a camouflage synthetic stock, it lacks the look of a classic dangerous game rifle, but it will definitely get the job done. Carrying an MSRP of $1,135, this rifle, with its stainless steel finish, will serve a hunter who has visions of both Alaska and Africa.<\/p>\n

\"Affordable<\/a>

The Browning X-Bolt Stainless Stalker black polymer and stainless finish make it ready to encounter all conditions afield.\u00a0Photo Courtesy: Browning<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

The Browning X-Bolt Stainless Stalker,<\/a> Open Sights.<\/em> The X-Bolt is also available in a dangerous game configuration, in their Stainless Stalker. Black polymer stock, matte stainless finish, iron sights, and chambered in the classic .375 H&H Magnum, this gun will serve well. The 60-degree bolt throw makes for fast reloading, and the receiver is drilled and tapped for a scope. The Browning bolt guns use the push feed design, but they\u2019ve been reliable in my experiences. If I had to find some gripes with this rifle, it\u2019d probably be with the detachable magazine (they don\u2019t make sense on a dangerous game gun), and with the weight of the rifle. It tips the scales at a mere 6 lbs., 13 oz., and that\u2019s definitely light for a .375 H&H Magnum. But, with a suggested price of $1,180, you could add a mercury recoil reducer and still be well ahead of the game, when compared to some of the higher end bolt guns.<\/p>\n

Takeaway Lessons<\/h2>\n

A dangerous game rifle is something that you will stake your life on, so make sure it has the features and fit that you need. I have a definite personal preference for the controlled round feed rifles, but have many friends who use \u2014 with great success \u2014 the push feed guns; in the end, it will boil down to your preference. On the grand scale, I\u2019d rather see a hunter buy a reliable, yet affordable rifle and make the trip, than own a rifle with fancy engraving and high-grade wood, just to let it sit in the safe.<\/p>\n

To learn more about the CZ 550 American Safari Magnum, click\u00a0https:\/\/cz-usa.com\/product\/cz-550-american-safari-magnum-375-hh-5-rd-fixed-mag\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To learn more about the WinchesterModel 70 Safari Express, click\u00a0https:\/\/www.winchesterguns.com\/products\/rifles\/model-70\/model-70s-in-current-production\/model-70-safari-express.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To learn more about the Ruger Hawkeye African, click\u00a0https:\/\/www.ruger-firearms.com\/products\/HawkeyeAfrican\/models.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To learn more about the Savage 116 Bear Hunter, click\u00a0https:\/\/www.savagearms.com\/firearms\/model\/16BH<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To learn more about the Browning X-Bolt Stainless Stalker open sights, click\u00a0https:\/\/www.browning.com\/products\/firearms\/rifles\/x-bolt\/current-production\/x-bolt-stainless-stalker-open-sights.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n

To purchase a bolt-action rifle for dangerous game on GunsAmerica, click\u00a0https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?Keyword=safari<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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