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(@newton)
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Your options:
My first choice would be a 165gr Barnes TSX or TTSX (lead free, reliable expansion, good pass through)
My second choice is something bonded, local Spoor or Rhino, or the imported Interbond or Accubond, A-frame.

The local monos, will work, Peregrine, Ballistix, Viper etc are good with respect to pass through and accuracy, but the expansion is not as good as a Barnes or a soft lead point. The local bullets are turned rather than pressed, so the tip doesn't peel back like Barnes.

Are Rhino bullets still in operation ?
Cannot find any info for them ?


 
Posted : 17/03/2026 3:06 am
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Your options:
My first choice would be a 165gr Barnes TSX or TTSX (lead free, reliable expansion, good pass through)
My second choice is something bonded, local Spoor or Rhino, or the imported Interbond or Accubond, A-frame.

The local monos, will work, Peregrine, Ballistix, Viper etc are good with respect to pass through and accuracy, but the expansion is not as good as a Barnes or a soft lead point. The local bullets are turned rather than pressed, so the tip doesn't peel back like Barnes.

Are Rhino bullets still in operation ?
Cannot find any info for them ?

Looks like their South African website is down.

I think you can still buy them from here. .


 
Posted : 18/03/2026 5:47 am
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Or here.


 
Posted : 18/03/2026 5:49 am
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https://www.xxlreloading.com/bullet-manufacturer/rhino-bullets-load-data

Thanks
Subscription site
Data .. locked


 
Posted : 19/03/2026 12:46 am
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Your options:
My first choice would be a 165gr Barnes TSX or TTSX (lead free, reliable expansion, good pass through)
My second choice is something bonded, local Spoor or Rhino, or the imported Interbond or Accubond, A-frame.

The local monos, will work, Peregrine, Ballistix, Viper etc are good with respect to pass through and accuracy, but the expansion is not as good as a Barnes or a soft lead point. The local bullets are turned rather than pressed, so the tip doesn't peel back like Barnes.

Are Rhino bullets still in operation ?
Cannot find any info for them ?

Looks like their South African website is down.

As well as their Facebook


 
Posted : 19/03/2026 12:47 am
(@againstthegrains)
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Your options:
My first choice would be a 165gr Barnes TSX or TTSX (lead free, reliable expansion, good pass through)
My second choice is something bonded, local Spoor or Rhino, or the imported Interbond or Accubond, A-frame.

The local monos, will work, Peregrine, Ballistix, Viper etc are good with respect to pass through and accuracy, but the expansion is not as good as a Barnes or a soft lead point. The local bullets are turned rather than pressed, so the tip doesn't peel back like Barnes.

Are Rhino bullets still in operation ?
Cannot find any info for them ?

Looks like their South African website is down.

As well as their Facebook

I know Rhino's are endangered, but this getting rediculous ;D


 
Posted : 23/03/2026 7:12 am
(@newton)
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I know Rhino's are endangered, but this getting rediculous ;D

Is the company still in operation - or - Not ?


 
Posted : 24/03/2026 9:56 am
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There is an email address when you search rhino bullets. There website is down however. Rather look at SBC bullets as they are similar and have a proven record.


 
Posted : 24/03/2026 11:35 am
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There is an email address when you search rhino bullets. There website is down however. Rather look at SBC bullets as they are similar and have a proven record.

Thank you
Not sure what is going on with Rhino ?
Such a good start and a promising future


 
Posted : 26/03/2026 12:23 am
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Or here.

I had a quick look .. NO 308 180gr shown ?
Spoke to someone the other day who does still get Rhino bullets
Apparently there is a "special"  email address you write to and the bullets get delivered
Seems a bit .. cloak and dagger if you are not a retail dealer ( or even wholesaler ? )


 
Posted : 31/03/2026 10:47 pm
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I have been present where a kudu cow was shot with a Penetrator bullet from a 270. Walked behind it for about 2 to 3 hours and it got dark. Carcass (all chewed up) was found next day 50m from where we had stopped.

A bullet like the Rhino solid shank (Spoor is similar) is a much better bet. Then 165gr will be adequate for all hunting up to eland.


 
Posted : 01/04/2026 12:35 am
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