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Mark458 reacted to Tanks's post in the thread The Cannon Myth: Why I'd Rather Hit Than Bruise with
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Have you heard of faster modern powders like RL 15? It mitigates the case capacity argument. @michael458 created the whole line of B&M... -
Mark458 replied to the thread The Cannon Myth: Why I'd Rather Hit Than Bruise.I personally believe it's the release of adrenaline from an animal that is already aware of your presence and is in a defensive posture...
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Mark458 reacted to zephyr's post in the thread The Cannon Myth: Why I'd Rather Hit Than Bruise with Like.
Like my big bores... I prefer to be part of the solution and not part of the problem
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Mark458 reacted to Hedge774's post in the thread What rifles do you own that haven't seen Africa, but NEED to... with Like.
My 9.3x74 No1 looks like she needs to go too....
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Mark458 replied to the thread The Cannon Myth: Why I'd Rather Hit Than Bruise.Shots fired, and from a "Big Bore" no less. Grab your popcorn and get ready for the show. This should be good.
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Mark458 replied to the thread What rifles do you own that haven't seen Africa, but NEED to....I have a 500 Jeffery that needs to be introduced to a couple of buffalo
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Mark458 replied to the thread WIN a FREE KUDU HUNT for Two In South Africa Valued at US$9,000 from HTK Safaris for 2027 in a Random Drawing Giveaway."Ready for the hunt with HTK Safari's"
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Mark458 reacted to DLSJR's post in the thread The Cannon Myth: Why I'd Rather Hit Than Bruise with Like.
I think scenario has a lot to do with how a buffalo reacts to taking a shot. In the case of the one I shot recently, he was alone...
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Mark458 reacted to Tanks's post in the thread The Cannon Myth: Why I'd Rather Hit Than Bruise with Like.
Last several hunts I took .500 NE and .300 RUM. The plains game I took a few weeks ago were over 200 yards and .300 RUM worked...
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Mark458 replied to the thread The Cannon Myth: Why I'd Rather Hit Than Bruise.I totally agree. I've never seen a heart shot or double lunged buffalo survive to be able to charge. Perhaps if it were an immediate...
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Mark458 reacted to Red Leg's post in the thread The Cannon Myth: Why I'd Rather Hit Than Bruise with Like.
I acknowledged they are different. But, adrenaline disappears with a properly placed bullet. I keep hearing of these buffalo "shot...
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Mark458 replied to the thread The Cannon Myth: Why I'd Rather Hit Than Bruise.Both are big animals, but buffalo definitely built different. Eland are the big bullies on the playground that that go down as soon as...
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Mark458 replied to the thread The Cannon Myth: Why I'd Rather Hit Than Bruise.Congratulations on a great hunt. On my hunt in August I had my 338 for PG and my PH said if we run into a big bull don't hesitate to...
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Mark458 reacted to DLSJR's post in the thread The Cannon Myth: Why I'd Rather Hit Than Bruise with Like.
Before I post my own thoughts I have to reply to AZDAVE’s post, as it made me smile. I recently finished a very enjoyable buffalo hunt...
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We know that a cat’s nerve system reacts negatively to the shock of high velocity projectiles penetrating the vital areas. Add to than...