Is a bigger more powerful rifle better on Buff??

Maybe this is a question that you would never have to think about.Yup, you could hunt Africa for decades with a PH backup and never need to even consider the need for a "heavy".Selective shot placement will kill them ever time.

But--BUT-- if TSHTF and you are actually unexpectedly charged my a Buff meaning to dismember and stomp you, just maybe that bigger gun could turn him easier than your smaller caliber rifle!!

Personally I will take the abuse of a bigger rifle any day(would I even feel the recoil?) over the bad feeling in the gut that things are gonna turn out real ugly if a less than perfect shot is made!!!