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mikeh416Rigby
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How far?
#79408 - 26/05/07 09:37 AM

As I prepair for my first Cape Buffalo hunt ever, I need some advise from those of you who've "been there, done that". I'll be using a Ruger bolt action in 416Rigby, shooting 400 Grain Woodleigh Solids, and 400 Grain Swift A-Frames. I have the rifle scoped with a 1.75 X 6 Elite 4200. I'll be hunting in the far Eastern part of the Caprivi Strip in Namibia. The area is generally flat grasslands, as it is part of the Zambezi Flood Basin, with some forest and scrub areas as well.

The PH doesn't like to hunt large herds, preferring to look for lone bulls, or groups of 2,3 or 4 bulls.

What distance should I have my rifle sighted in for? The PH has told me that 100 yards will be the longest shot he allows. I was thinking I should sight in to be either dead on at 50 yards, or perhaps an inch high at that distance.

What do you think? Also, what do you consider acceptable group size for hunting Buffalo?

Thanks for your input.

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mickey
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Loc: Pend Oreille Valley, Idaho

Re: How far? [Re: mikeh416Rigby]
#79409 - 26/05/07 10:03 AM

Mike

Those are easy. Dead on at 100. that will make you high at 50 but not as high as if you were 1" high at 100.

Best size is to hunt Buff is one. Not legal than 2, you and the PH. Leave the tracker and such behind until you need them.

If you want to wander around with a posse than go with Saeed or become a Rapper.

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AzGuy
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Posts: 388
Loc: Prescott, Arizona, USA

Re: How far? [Re: mikeh416Rigby]
#79410 - 26/05/07 10:51 AM

With the Rigby's ballistics.....dead on @ 50 is dead on @ 100 !!

Have a GREAT hunt.

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NE450No2
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Reged: 10/01/03
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Re: How far? [Re: AzGuy]
#79414 - 26/05/07 11:38 AM

I do not know exactly what velocity you are shooting you 400 gr bullets but think about this.
Using a 400gr RN at 2200fps for example, if you zero at 150 yards your trajectory will be about as follows.

50 yards 1.1" high
100 yards 1.7" high
150 yards Zero
200 yards -4.3"
250 yards 11.6" [about a foot]
300 yards -22.2" [about 2 feet]

Very easy to remember, just in case you see a good plains game animal at a distance and want to make the shot.

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Kalunga
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Loc: Germany

Re: How far? [Re: NE450No2]
#79433 - 26/05/07 10:43 PM

I use a Ruger Magnum in .416 Rigby since 1994 and I can assure You that its trajectory is as flat as You will ever need. I sighted it in to be dead on at 100 meters and there is no need to even think about POI up to 250 meters, just aim and pull the trigger. I know the ballistic charts tell us otherwise, but sometimes reality is just different. I don`t know why but at least my rifle hits everything within 250 meters if I do my part.
BTW, the plan of Your PH concerning hunting no herd bulls sounds very good to me, hunting dugga boys is much more exciting than follow a herd and shoot a breeding youngster. And shooting a buffalo at long range is possible but whacking an old bull at close range is a thrill You will never forget !

Kalunga

Wicked good hunting !!!

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shakari
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Reged: 09/02/03
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Loc: South Africa

Re: How far? [Re: Kalunga]
#79436 - 26/05/07 11:51 PM

For me, the biggest thrill (by far) of Buff hunting is when just two or three of you get into a mixed herd of cows, calves and bulls that are feeding/sleeping and sorting through the herd for a good bull...... even if you don't find one and have to sneak out again without taking a shot, it's the biggest buzz in the world....... 2nd biggest thrill is going after a small group of dagga boys.

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Kuduland Safaris (Africa) Ltd
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Edited by shakari (27/05/07 12:56 AM)

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