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But what of a 12 bore rifle? the 10 bore was certainly used......

Actually the BPE rounds were too,but you have me on the paradox.....

The 577x3 BP was used by some famous chaps against pretty much everything, but then im guessing with great shot placement and such.

One very famous hunter used an 8 bore,while his packer used a 577x3. 6 ton bull ele was knocked down by the 577,but got back up again. note that this was a hurried shot,not a specific aim.

8 bore gave clean kill.

Very confusing stuff........seems sometimes as though this period,the most prolific for big game hunting, is a bit of a dark area......we hear tales of huge and tiny guns being used.

As merely an acceptable shot,i would want a 4 bore for ele!(of the bp rounds) and yet if i was good i would use a medium round i guess......just as we use 375 H&H today.......

Ben