Big bores, close calls: Double rifles and dangerous game (part 2)

In part two of Tim’s deep dive into double rifles and Nitro Express cartridges, he walks through some of his favorite dangerous game rifles, from the legendary Holland & Holland .577 to the mighty .600 Nitro.

Tim breaks down what makes these rifles special, how balance and regulation affect performance, and why craftsmanship still matters when your life is on the line in Africa. Alongside Kim, he shares lessons from the field, stories of close calls, and hard-earned advice on ammunition, recoil, and the realities of hunting buffalo and elephant up close. This is double rifle talk from someone who’s lived it.