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Postman
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Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo
18/10/13 02:19 PM

So at 50 yards, the accuracy is around 10" composite group. Barrels crossed, and shooting a foot high but a diagonal pattern. Sloppy in my humble opinion. As I reduce the charge, the accuracy improves until I get an amazing composite group. Unfortunately, it comes at the price of miserably low velocity/energy. I have engaged a reputable Zimbabwe outfitter w/solid PHs on staff, so I'm sure they would get me up close and personal at the asking. I really do NOT wish to screw up my 1st shot at DG, hence the question. How well does a .500NE penetrate nasty bone, gristle as the distance grows at the velocities quoted?

I have booked a safari, ergo the question. I am loathe to screw up the vital first shot. I apologize for the newbie question, but the DG game is one I've simply not played as yet, so I'm really interested in what good looks like from a velocity/power perspective. Will a 1/2" diameter 570 grain Barnes TSX FB have any appreciable penetration with a possible 1600 FPS / 3600ft/lbs energy impact velocity if I strike at 100 yards. How far should I saw off as maximum??

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.500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	Postman	18/10/13 11:05 AM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	Rolf	26/10/13 09:00 AM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	416rigby	27/10/13 03:39 AM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	bonanza	22/10/13 01:00 PM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	SharpsNitro	22/10/13 03:12 PM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	DarylS	23/10/13 02:19 AM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	NitroX	27/10/13 03:02 PM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	bonanza	23/10/13 03:25 AM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	500Nitro	26/10/13 07:32 AM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	416rigby	26/10/13 04:41 AM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	500Nitro	18/10/13 11:14 AM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	Cazadero	18/10/13 11:36 AM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	Claydog	18/10/13 11:51 AM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	Postman	18/10/13 02:19 PM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	Claydog	18/10/13 02:51 PM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	Postman	18/10/13 03:11 PM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	500Nitro	18/10/13 04:09 PM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	ozhunter	18/10/13 06:38 PM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	gwh	18/10/13 09:08 PM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	Postman	18/10/13 09:58 PM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	NitroX	27/10/13 03:13 PM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	500Nitro	18/10/13 10:06 PM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	Rell	18/10/13 10:48 PM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	500Nitro	19/10/13 02:23 AM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	SharpsNitro	19/10/13 08:33 AM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	Postman	19/10/13 01:47 PM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	Postman	20/10/13 01:27 AM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	SharpsNitro	20/10/13 02:40 AM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	500Nitro	20/10/13 11:02 AM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	NitroX	27/10/13 03:17 PM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	Postman	03/11/13 09:39 AM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	NitroX	09/11/13 06:48 PM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	JeffK	20/10/13 12:48 PM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	93x64mm	20/10/13 02:25 PM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	larcher	21/10/13 06:38 AM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	Postman	22/10/13 11:57 AM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	500Nitro	22/10/13 12:23 PM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	Rell	18/10/13 10:52 PM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	DarylS	19/10/13 01:45 AM
Re: .500 NE Velocity / Power for Buffalo	Postman	18/10/13 02:40 PM
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