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How many shots on average does a client get into a cape buffalo broadside hits before it runs off. If a client practices, can he get two shots into a buffalo before it's a running away shot? I been thinking, is it good for the client to have 3 softs and one Woodleigh Hydro solid in the rifle?

Nice. What's the barrel length?

What is roughly around the average weight of a rifle chambered in 500 Jeffery that is the best compromise between reasonable weight to carry around and reduce recoil?... Also, barrel length recommendations?

I saw a video of an elephant taken with a 416 Rem with only one bullet needed. Frontal brain shot. The elephant dropped right there... Is the recoil of a 500 Jeffery or 505 Gibbs worth it over the 416 cal? Also, are there any suppressors available for .510 cal?

Cutting Edge Bullets does not offer the Safari Raptor for the 500 Jeffery but, they do offer the Raptor for the 500 NE. Since both the 500 Jeffery and 500 NE are .510 diameter, could one buy the bullets for the 500 NE and load it into the 500 Jeffery cases and shoot it out of the Jeffery rifle?

Are monolithic solids really needed anymore on hippo when there are deep penetrating bullets like the CEB Safari Raptor, North Fork Cup Point Solid and Woodleigh Hydrostatically Stabilized Solid?

In 416 cal, would the CEB Safari Raptor in 370gr be the best choice today for cape buffalo? 370gr is the largest grain that CEB offers for the Raptor in 416 cal.

475 Linebaugh? Are you handgun hunting with that round? If so, is it a lot more difficult to get revolvers into Africa to hunt? Would a single-action revolver be easier to get into Africa over a double-action revolver or is it the same?

In the photo above, to shoot the heart/lung on cape buffalo aren't you suppose to follow the front leg straight up as a guide and shoot within the triangle area? The heart/lungs are behind heavy thick rib bones that the bullet needs to penetrate through first. Regardless of shot placement...

Do any of you know if anyone has taken Lion with a lever guide-gun in 45-70 or 50 Alaskan ? Putting aside the ballistics of bullets, the lever guide gun seems like it might be a little faster for follow-up shots on charging lions vs a bolt-action rifle.

For the 416 Rigby/Remington caliber, in a worst case scenario where you have to stop a charge head on from a cape buffalo, which bullet type is best and stops the buffalo quickest? Solid flat nosed? North Fork Cup Point Solid? Woodleigh Hydrostatically Stabilised bullet? Cutting Edge Safari...

Have you ever had any problems with the QD (quick detach) mounts coming loose under heavy recoil? Do you have to re-zero or reset your zero after removing the scope and putting it back on?

Michael, excellent post. Very informative... Out of the .500/.510. calibers, any personal favorites? I'm wanting to put together a dangerous game stopping rifle with a short barrel: 20" to 22" inch barrel. Any advice and recommendations?

Do you notice a difference in the reaction of the Cape Buffalo and Aussie/cape when hit with the 9.3 vs 416 vs 458, vs 474, vs 500 ? Also, when it comes to how long the animal expires ?

For the first shot on a buffalo, I personally don't believe in a frontal shot or quartering away shot and want to limit the odds of over-penetration so for me, the CEB Safari Raptors and TSX's are a no go for a first shot. I would hope that the PH I'm with puts me in the best position with...