NitroX,

I hate to say it but IMHO, using a 6.5 x 54 on Water Buffalo is irresponsible
and disrepectful to the game. I also think it's irresponsible.

Yes it can kill them, yes it has the penetration but it doesn't have any shock value.
If it's wounded and gets away .......

Of course the160 gr bullet would be relevant." I have seen Buff shot with 6.5's
but by someone who has shot thousands. All were close in, head shots behind the ear
on undisturbed smaller buffalo.

Even if someone has shot 30 with a .270, it doesn't mean we then recommend the next smallest
calibre - where does it stop.

Even contemplating it makes me cringe and I can't think of a RESPONSIBLE PH in this'
country that I know that would take a client out with a 6.5 on Buff, regardless of what he is
using as back up.

Just my HO but one I feel strongly about.

500 Nitro