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BBert the Turtle reacted to Masai's post in the thread Solid bullets for Buffalo? Yes or No? with
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Conclusion, I'll bring a couple of .470 solids (just in case) but will be hunting with .470 soft. Thank you all! -
BBert the Turtle replied to the thread Like little jewels.I liked it so much that I buffed them all up with a cloth to remove any hand sweat residue in hopes they will stay shiny. there will be.
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BThank God this isn't another thread about testicles... Those do look beautiful :) Best of luck to your son!
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BAlways loved the look of brass solids in polished brass cases!
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B375 H&H 300g Cutting Edge Solids I just finished loading up for my son’s buffalo hunt. I’ve done everything I can think of to maximize...
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BBert the Turtle replied to the thread Cape Buffalo Mount Question.Would need a photo from the same angle. You can see how the shape of the horns look different from different angles on the mount.
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BBert the Turtle replied to the thread Solid bullets for Buffalo? Yes or No?.An expanding bullet for sure for the opening shot. What you use for your second shot is negotiable. In the books, the second shot is...
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BNo way in hell I’m hunting with an unloaded rifle. Demonstrate you know how to handle your weapon when at the range with your PH and at...
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BTaking one of my daughters on her summer between 8th and 9th grade Daddy/Daughter trip. We will be hunting with @davefreeburnsafaris in...
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BBert the Turtle replied to the thread .404 Jeffery Brass Once Fired.Wow, I am feeling really good about that Lee collet die set I bought to maximize case life.
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BBert the Turtle reacted to cajunchefray's post in the thread Woodleigh Bullets - Feedback for Production Requested with Like.
400 grain .458 SP, for lighter loading (2250 fps in .458 WinMag.)
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BBert the Turtle replied to the thread Flat point copper solids for hunting mule deer?.A TSX through the ribs will do the job well with minimal meat damage. As above, the risk of meat loss is from losing the animal, not a...
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BBert the Turtle reacted to JimP's post in the thread Flat point copper solids for hunting mule deer? with Like.
The key to no wasted meat is shot placement. Just behind the shoulders mid high and all you'll loose is some rib meat. A solid in that...
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BBert the Turtle reacted to Graham Hunter's post in the thread Flat point copper solids for hunting mule deer? with Like.
I would be very leary of your choice of cartridge. Why not your 30-30 with some lever evolution from Hornady. Thru the ribs not the...
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BBert the Turtle reacted to Graham Hunter's post in the thread Flat point copper solids for hunting mule deer? with Like.
Or a broken jaw or hole thru the windpipe.
