Actual calibers used for Buffalo by AH members

[Mauser78]

Anybody that visited this site will know that 375 is the minimum, .4 something is better, but it should actually start with a .5

But I think it should be interesting to see actual data on what have been used by AH members on buffalo. Feel free to make comments also if you would like to give details.

 

[375Fox]

Anyone visiting this site will know a scoped 375 with swift A Frames is often the best choice. Anything starting with a 5 is for show.

 

[Mauser78]

Anyone visiting this site will know a scoped 375 with swift A Frames is often the best choice. Anything starting with a 5 is for show.

That is why I ask, if I could and someone asked me, I would love a .404 Jeff or 416 Rigby, so in a discussion that would be my choice. but I do not have one, but I do have a 375H&H that i use as my main hunting rifle, and there is a packet of Federal Premium Safari loaded with 300gr A frames standing in my safe, so if I do shoot a Buff, that will probably be my combo.

 

[High Country Hunts]

Artesian water buffalo of mine taken with a 9.3x74r double rifle. No problems. Using woodleigh Hydros. Through and through. I don’t shoot that many.
If you were regularly guiding or something like that a lot of guys use the .404 Jeffery.

 

[Mauser78]

Artesian water buffalo of mine taken with a 9.3x74r double rifle. No problems. Using woodleigh Hydros. Through and through. I don’t shoot that many.
If you were regularly guiding or something like that a lot of guys use the .404 Jeffery.

nice water buff.
Are they also aggressive?

 

[Dan458]

458 Lott does the job. I want to move to a 500 double though just for fun

 

[leslie hetrick]

a cow buffalo with a 9.3x62 in a MS rifle, no problem.

 

[BeeMaa]

Anybody that visited this site will know that 375 is the minimum.

9.3 is allowed in some places but not all, and it still needs to meet energy requirements. .375 caliber is considered the universal legal minimum.

I have used a 375H&H and wouldn’t hesitate to use it again.