Hey guys, how's it going? My name is John

I’ve seen it done on hunting videos-pretty sure he resorted to the big bolt action the ph was packing before he finished though.
I like the buffalo hunting idea, hope it becomes a reality for you (y)
 
Welcome, originating from the east coast I had the same idea. It will not take long around here to go down the big bore bolt action rabbit hole. Best wishes on your hunt. John
 
:S Welcome:
 
Orininally a Potter County stumpjumper here.
Welcome aboard!
 
Good day! Welcome to AH! May you live the dream soon!
Johan
 
YOU MIGHT WANT TRY A 405 WIN WITH SOLIDS AND SOFT POINTS
OR GO WITH THE HEAVY 50 CAL LEVER ACTION MAXIMUM LOADS
 
I am fairly sure that Trailing the Hunter's Moon just had an episode with a lever action in Africa. 45-70 if my memory is correct.
 
Welcome, originating from the east coast I had the same idea. It will not take long around here to go down the big bore bolt action rabbit hole. Best wishes on your hunt. John
I will if I have too but as I've gotten older I have been using my lever guns more often than not here at home so I thought why not try to follow my dream.
 
Dense Brush Danger was the episode
 
I am fairly sure that Trailing the Hunter's Moon just had an episode with a lever action in Africa. 45-70 if my memory is correct.
Cape Buffalo is exactly why I bought my 45/70 BUT the more I research the topic the more it sounds like a bad idea. On the bright side I love my 45/70 and for the little bit I spent on it it was a great investment that I can play with.
 
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Welcome! If you really want to hunt Cape buffalo with a lever gun. Perhaps think along the lines of a 475 Turnbull. Not cheap but not as much as a double rifle either. That cartridge can be loaded to commonly considered adequate velocities with less than maximum bullet weights. Think maybe along the lines of 350 grain TSX?

I believe Tony Makris successfully hunted buffalo with his lever gun on the Under Wild Skies TV series;)
 
Welcome to AH! You can definitely hunt Buffalo with a lever gun, but to be on the safe side look into 50 Alaskan, 45-90, 475 Turnbull, or the 50-110 Winchester with proper bullets. All the best to your dream, be sure to post pictures when it happens!
 
Welcome ! I am from Pennsylvania as well, but have lived in Alaska for the past 18 years. Like you I dreamed of hunting Cape Buffalo for most of my life and made that dream a reality 3 months ago. I am sure it could be done with a .45-70 with a stout load and modern bullets, have to find a PH that will go along with the idea.
 
G’day from Australia
 

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