[calex59]

Good to use calibers that start, in inches, with "4". In Africa, strongly consider calibers that start with "5", "6", or "7". For example, 12 gauge is .729 inches.

.600 nitro express comes to mind. However, on a more modern plane the .458 and the .460 are probably better. 12 gauge with slugs is always a great stopper at close range!

[donmeaker]

I always like the .505 Gibbs, for romantic reasons.

The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber, by Hemmingway. Pity Hemmingway was a Democrat. A little repressed class warfare comes out in that one.