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doubleriflejack
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Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?
06/08/11 08:14 AM

Opinions: The 9.3x74R is, indeed, marginal for such use, though it is a wonderful caliber if used properly for what it was intended; I own and shoot three of them, one o/u scoped; the other two iron sights, and I love them. Personally, I would never go against a cape buff. with a 9.3. Indeed, should the buff charge, it is fast and brutal; no time to think, only to react. Those conditions are not the best for most hunters, unless they have extensive experience in such situations, and they enjoy living "on the edge." I have a close friend who planned his buff hunt for months. He intended taking his .450/.400, but more experienced hunters repeatedly told him, finally convincing him, to use more caution, and to take his .450, so he did. The buff charged immediately, without warning of any kind, running down into a ravine as it came for them, out of sight temporarily, and when it appeared, it was damn close. Yes, my friend shot and killed the buff, but only a few feet from where he was standing, and the PH said that he had never seen anything like it. The wife of my friend said that it took him months to recover from the shock, and for hours after it happened, my friend was speechless, all understandable. Believe me, he was very happy that he took his .450! When bad things happen, even the most fearless don't want to have only a 9.3 in their hands---at least I don't, that is certain. If you do take unnecessary risky chances, be sure your will is in proper order, for you will not be hunting deer.

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Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	carpediem4570	05/08/11 11:47 AM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	500grains	10/08/11 01:10 AM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	ozhunter	10/08/11 08:27 PM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	carpediem4570	12/08/11 05:32 AM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	hunter_angler	12/08/11 11:53 AM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	DarylS	13/08/11 01:05 AM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	9.3x57	12/08/11 12:21 PM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	DarylS	13/08/11 01:11 AM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	carpediem4570	13/08/11 02:53 AM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	hunter_angler	13/08/11 05:01 AM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	JabaliHunter	13/08/11 08:36 PM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	DarylS	14/08/11 03:27 AM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	hunter_angler	14/08/11 09:30 AM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	DarylS	15/08/11 08:59 AM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	NitroX	06/06/15 10:02 PM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	AZDAVE	07/06/15 05:07 AM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	NitroX	07/06/15 07:11 AM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	Ash	07/06/15 09:48 AM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	ozhunter	09/06/15 10:23 AM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	Sunshine	09/12/17 05:24 AM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	xausa	09/12/17 09:14 PM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	Sarg	10/12/17 08:19 AM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	Ahmed577	13/12/17 09:39 PM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	Rell	14/12/17 08:58 AM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	Ripp	10/12/17 12:45 PM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	Rule303	10/12/17 06:26 PM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	Sarg	10/12/17 08:29 PM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	NitroX	11/12/17 04:10 PM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	Sarg	11/12/17 10:57 PM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	Rule303	11/12/17 08:39 AM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	Sarg	11/12/17 10:16 PM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	Rule303	12/12/17 09:41 AM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	Sarg	12/12/17 12:54 PM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	Rule303	13/12/17 01:23 AM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	szihn	13/12/17 03:46 AM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	Postman	11/12/17 12:14 AM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	NitroX	10/12/17 06:24 PM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	500Boswell	10/12/17 11:39 AM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	carpediem4570	14/08/11 05:03 AM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	DarylS	14/08/11 08:56 AM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	doubleriflejack	06/08/11 08:14 AM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	DUGABOY1	08/08/11 06:24 AM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	93mouse	08/08/11 05:10 PM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	hunter_angler	08/08/11 11:22 PM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	chuck375	09/08/11 12:27 PM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	93mouse	05/08/11 03:52 PM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	CHAPUISARMES	05/08/11 12:19 PM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	NitroX	05/08/11 04:01 PM
Re: Is 9.3x74R ENOUGH gun for Cape Buff?	Charls	05/08/11 03:51 PM

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