Just see what different calibers people have killed nilgai with. Caliber and bullet would be great. I am wanting a new gun and trying to decide on caliber. Also looking for something light weight that can be packed around.
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I can't directly answer as I have never shot a nilgai. But I have read about calibers to use on them before. Like anything else, I anticipate that there will be some debate on the topic. My guess is most people will say you need a minimum of a 7 mag and would prefer to use a 300 win mag or 300 wsm. Then there will be some that will point out that elephants can be killed with a rimfire 22. And of course, caliber doesn't matter as much as shot placement and bullet choice.
If it was up to me, I would probably go with a 300 WSM in a Tikka but I have no experience with shooting a Nilgai so take what I say with a grain of salt.
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I'm no help
I remember reading a thread on here last year where someone was sharing there African Safari success with us.
If memory serves he brought a 300WSM and a 28 Nosler.
From my recollection the 28 Nosler anchored them better...
Let me see if I can find the thread
Here it is.
Last edited by Pushbutton2; 10-29-2018, 09:54 AM.
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Originally posted by yanta61 View PostYeah I've researched and researched but still cant make up my mind..lol
I'm leaning towards the old trusty 30-06. but a 7 mag or 300 wm are not out of the question.
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