Which Ammo For African Plains Game ???

[Vince]

Assuming they both shoot well enough in my rifle should I use the .338 Win Mag Norma Oryx or Hornady Outfitter for plains game?

The Norma round is a bonded bullet and the Hornady is a mono metal bullet. I’m going for Kudu, Nyala, Gemsbuck, Zebra, Warthog, Impala, and Wildebeest.

Vince

 

[Blkram]

Are they both the same bullet weight?

The gemsbok, wildebeest and zebra are all tough critters known for their tenacity to life and reputation of being able to take a solid hit and keep on going...I would hedge towards the bullet with the higher weight and sectional density for mass, momentum, and penetration qualities on these tougher animals. (given that they both are accurate in your rifle)

I guess I am still more partial to bonded bullet designs than mono-metals, as the AccuBonds have so well for me over the past 20+ years!
I have also enjoyed great results with Norma's factory ammo over the years, and the brass is great; keep it for handloading! ( I would also lean in this direction for this reason alone)

I really like the on-game performance of the 338 Win Mag on larger, tougher big game animals such as elk and bison here at home. It has served me well when I did my part!
You should do well on your chosen animals with it in Africa!

 

[Vince]

Are they both the same bullet weight?

The gemsbok, wildebeest and zebra are all tough critters known for their tenacity to life and reputation of being able to take a solid hit and keep on going...I would hedge towards the bullet with the higher weight and sectional density for mass, momentum, and penetration qualities on these tougher animals. (given that they both are accurate in your rifle)

I guess I am still more partial to bonded bullet designs than mono-metals, as the AccuBonds have so well for me over the past 20+ years!
I have also enjoyed great results with Norma's factory ammo over the years, and the brass is great; keep it for handloading! ( I would also lean in this direction for this reason alone)

I really like the on-game performance of the 338 Win Mag on larger, tougher big game animals such as elk and bison here at home. It has served me well when I did my part!
You should do well on your chosen animals with it in Africa!

The mono metal is 225 grain and the bonded bullet is 230 grain.

Vince

 

[JD338]

Vince,
Have you considered the 225 gr AB for your 338 Win Mag?

JD338

 

[Vince]

Vince,
Have you considered the 225 gr AB for your 338 Win Mag?

JD338

Couldn’t find enough online to purchase.
I don’t reload anymore and using factory ammo. My other option is the Barnes TTSX.

Vince

 

[Firebird24]

Either bullet will be outstanding. Far more important than the projectile is where you put that bullet in the first place.
The other guy in my camp was shooting the eldx from a .300 wm and his son a 150 gr hot core from a .270. They both loved what they were slinging but they also made their first shot count.
Practice off sticks out to 300 yards with whatever you choose!