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The interesting video illustrates an argument I have had many times. When people say "You don't need a bigger rifle as thousands of buffalo have been shot with .308's, .303's and even .44/40's ..." usually referring to the "old days".

As the video illustrates ALL the shooting was done from Landrovers, Landcruisers, or with the .44/40 from horseback.

When I have said this, the usual protagonist response has been "So what?!" or some similar 'intelligent' response ...

Well when the wounded buffalo hits the Landcruiser or Landrover it won't hurt the shooter as much as a real hunter on foot. And both vehicles or a horse can run or drive away faster than a man on foot.

Also the guys shooting these medium calibre rifles usually ignore or "forget" when a wounded buffalo gets away again the answer is usually "So What!"

Seen the above, after an internet debate where some guys on another forum insisted their .30-06 was easily big enough. Sure enough more than one buffalo was not dropped and never recovered.

Some people might remember a debate here on NE started by me where a friend of mine planned to hunt buffalo bulls with his "new" Mannlicher in 6.5x54. Some guys insisted my friend not be allowed to use it. Well he knew what he was doing, shot both buffalo in the heart from very close range, and was backed up by a guy with a .416. Of course it can be done, but there are limitations.

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John aka NitroX

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