The Dagga Boy Blaster Pack

[rocky dawn]

Right now you might be thinking to yourself what is a Dagga boy. And the answer to that question is it’s a name typically used for a solitary Cape buffalo bull(or other buffalo species). Now that’s all settled and out of the way let’s get to the point.

In hunting history there’s been animals that have proved themselves more dangerous than the basic deer. Big cats, bears, crocs,etc. But none more so than The Dagga Boy! These bovines will look at you like you owe them money. IRL buffalo have taken out more PHs than any other dangerous game animal. And so to hunt one of these UNITS of an animal you’re going to need to arm yourself with some pretty heavy hitting weapons.

Disclaimer: I’m unfortunately not going to add the legendary 416Rigby, now before you crucify me I’m doing this because I would rather it be the rifle for the next African map.Now For The List

1. The 425 Westly Richards(The Royal Thumper): with its iconic box magazine this heavy hitter is made out of British craftsmanship and would make a fine addition to the game
2. The Ruger no1 tropical 458 Lott(The Professional): With its shorter barrel the 458 is the most popular caliber amongst African PH’s today, and with its falling block action it forces you to be a good shot…so don’t miss
3. The Winchester 1895 in 405(Big Medicine): the last lever gun made by John Browning this rifle was used by Teddy Roosevelt on his famous african odyssey, it’s a must for the game
4. The Springfield 1873(Buff Bill): although a primarily safari related pack we can’t forget about the woolly cousins The Bison, this rifle was Buffalo Bills choice rifle when he took thousands of bison in his time
5. The 600 nitro express(The Big Stick): given the name from European politicians after Roosevelt’s safari this double barrel rifle has been used by countless safari hunters from the golden age of safari’s to today, though similar to the 470 this just packs a bigger punch

And that’s that. Now go blast some Dagga Boys!

1. 425

2. 458

3. 1895

4. 1873

5. 600

[patent ginkgo]

So, am I not supposed to say what dagga really means? 👀
Are you a fellow Saffie @rocky dawn ?

[rocky dawn]

Im American…I just really like Africa

And for the meaning I’m going with Mud when referring to buffalo, if there’s any other slang that uses it I’m completely unfamiliar with it.

[patent ginkgo]

I'm just messing. In the context of the bull you are actually correct. 👌
The other meaning is more common and colloquial though. Funny to see that word and reference here.
But then two of my COTW hounds are called Voetsek and Bliksem so I have a dodgy mind. 😂

[rocky dawn]

Not gonna lie, you had me worried there for a bit🤣

Those dogs names are funny though

[timid wigeon]

I would love to see the 425 and 1895 in the game. I would add the .416 Rigby but all options are great.

[rocky dawn]

I wanted to add either the 416 or the 318 as well but i ran out of room, I had to delete like 300 words to post this

[forest schooner]

Nice work on this one!

[rocky dawn]

Thank you kindly

[green ocean]

Yes to all of these guns

[scenic mirage]

Why go with .500 nitro express. Not that big of a upgrade over the .470 nitro express. I personally think .600 nitro express would be more suitable. Also why go with 458 lott over 458 win mag especially in a single shot rifle why not go with a bolt action rifle.

[rocky dawn]

@scenic mirage I didn’t want to leave a double barrel out of this, and I didn’t want to go with an extreme caliber(like a 4 boar), so I felt 500 nitro was the best option. As for the ruger No1, I chose it over a bolt action because I wanted to add a variety to the list(making it all bolt actions seemed to easy to me) and I chose Lott because the inventor made it because the Win Mag failed him (ballistically )while he was hunting…also because 458 Lott sounds cooler

[bronze sleet]

600 nitros better a 4 bore idk if you realize is QUITE the jump and not practical😂 . And I do agree with to the idea of a 458 lott in a ruger no1

[rocky dawn]

Honestly The main focus on this was the 425, the 458, and the 1895. The 500 was a filler idea. If EW seriously considered making this I would expect the 500 to be left out

[bronze sleet]

I wouldn’t want the 500 after seeing what that tiger just did to jaxxy imma be real. Also I don’t feel like any of these calibers are huge jumps from .470 which is why I want 600 or least a .375 to .458 Lott.

[rocky dawn]

I might end up removing The Big Stick. Probably would make for a better skin for the 470 nitro. What are y’all’s thoughts on that

[bronze sleet]

Replace that with a 600

[wide spear]

Just seen this post, yes yes

@tidal raft I’m keen to see why you have downvoted this.

[rocky dawn]

I was wondering why as well, I just didn’t want to call him out on it

[tame mural]

He reminds me of that one guy from awhile ago, he used downvote EVERYTHING😭😭😭

[rocky dawn]

It seems like he’s just against the idea of new guns. I’ve seen some other weapon packs that he disliked

[rocky dawn]

I bet these rifles would be great for tiger defense

[tame mural]

We really, really need this now…

[sleek sail]

Yeah, this gear pack needs to be a thing

[rocky dawn]

We really do

[sleek sail]

.375 would be VERY welcome

[rocky dawn]

And the 416
But I think they would be better as the rifle for the next African map

[sleek sail]

Both of them would be great in a pack, maybe paired with a 100 pound draw bow

[rocky dawn]

I say You should make that into a post.

[sleek sail]

Is it not already?

[sleek sail]

Also, I can't help but imagine this as a posh British voice

[rocky dawn]

I know others mentioned the 375, but if something is mentioned a lot it gets noticed

[sleek sail]

#1253061698622062663

Posted, I guess

[rocky dawn]

I was thinking more like an DSC narrator voice, but everyone hears something different I guess😂

[rocky dawn]

Let’s see if we can sneak some of these weapons into the survey tomorrow

[sleek sail]

Here's hoping

[rocky dawn]

Indeed

[sleek sail]

Voted .375, but in general nobody seems to know there's a difference between .300 blackout and win mag

[rocky dawn]

Me too. I thought they would have gone with a different dangerous game caliber because WOTH just did 375

[sleek sail]

People have been asking for a .375 since Vurhonga came out

[rocky dawn]

True that

[rigid crescent]

This makes sense because it is the minimum legal requirement for hunting dangerous animals in Africa.

[torpid gull]

Overall I like this idea. I would like to see a 500 magnum as well.

[rocky dawn]

I wanted to stick with rifles, but 500 magnum or a nitro would definitely be cool

[torpid gull]

500 ne would be pretty cool as well now that I think about it.

[sleek sail]

At least .375 was kinda confirmed.

[rocky dawn]

One step closer to Africa

[sleek sail]

Or at least decent weapons

[rocky dawn]

That too

[sleek sail]

Have a look at .375 jdj, it's usually a single shot but it'd be amazing to bear hunt with

[rocky dawn]

A new Dagga boy Blaster! The 505 GIBBS

[tame mural]

Another gun to consider: .585 Nyati

[versed storm]

I do indeed love this