Great account from Ganyana, plenty of experience there showing through. Some good insights too.

Couple of things: I had no idea Don was restricted to the 9.3x62 due to shoulder injury. A happy circumstance that his personal limitation contributed significantly to the contemporary appreciation (perhaps even resurrection?) of the 9.3 as a capable African big game cartridge in the right hands.

Also, I have used the high frontal shot on our Asian buffalo numerous times with great success, as they often turn to face something they're unsure of, and then raise their head high to try to get a scent. The high chest shot core-punches a fair length of spine where it dips down between the shoulder-blades and will drop even the biggest bull on the spot. A follow-up shot may be required if the animal is still trying to toss its head from side to side, but usually it will be stone dead by the time the hunter approaches.

This is not a comment on charging Asian buffalo of course, never had the opportunity to deal with a committed charge in Oz and hope I can go to my grave without such an experience!

Reckon our buff might charge with head up though, making a stopper spine shot over the top of the horns quite risky.