Man Magnum

45 Years On

THIS month we celebrate our 45th anniversary. Yes, the first edition of SA MAN was published way back in May 1976, and since then the hunting and shooting world has changed beyond recognition.

Shooting animals at extreme distances and plinking gongs at more than 1km is now old news. Mass-produced budget factory rifles used with factory hunting ammo can shoot sub-MOA groups and almost any pistol you buy is ultra-reliable. Given the new technology, even the 9mmP cartridge, considered borderline some years ago, is now the go-to round for defence purposes. With the advances made in

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