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My daughter, Brittany, whispered, "Dad, he's getting closer." Her eyes were wide, and all her attention was focused on the buffalo. And he was getting closer. Much closer--About 25 yards out. I was certain he'd seen us, but the breeze was favorable, and the buff's body language suggested curiosity, not aggression. His head was down, covering his chest, and there was no reason to risk a tricky brain shot. At least not yet.

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The bull was still coming, one slow step at a time. He was old and huge-bodied, his flat, wide horns swinging slightly. "Dad," came a small, urgent voice, "he's really close."

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I know that feeling. When they come in to check you out, you start to question "can i drop him instantly?". Matt and I certainly started backing back as the bull we were facing was getting too close and we weren't sure we wanted it or nor. Fun stuff.


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I read the article quickly and he mentions using a 300 grain projectile but no where I believe does it say what velocity his ammo was doing. He mentions factory ammo doing around 2250 fps and being designed for a Marlin or Whinchester LA, but a No. 1 is bolt action strong and can do better.

How does a .405 Winchester compare to a .450/400 (say 3" or .400 Jeffrey for case capacity?



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John aka NitroX

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