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The .577 bp express.......3" of course.......was this an elephant gun? was it only used for brain shots? were the massive 8 bores and beyond always relied upon?

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Impirevr, the 577BPE, was considered to be a heavy medium bore, and was only rarely used for elephant, and then only in emergencies,by Ivory hunters. Even the 8 bores black powder rifles were considered a little light for relaible use on Ele. , and the 577BPE, and 500BPE were large plains game/cat rifles in Africa. Where the 577BPE shined was in the jungles of India for Tiger!

I wouldn't be afraid to take on Buffalo with either the 500BPE, or the 577BPE, as long as there was a good man behind me with my 470NE, or 500NE double rifle! The old BPEs are fun old rifles!

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