TOBY458
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As I sit here pondering my next move. I keep going back to Africa and Australia in my mind, over and over again. However, as you know, 2020 is off the table for us Africa and Australia bound seekers of adventure. So I feel I must search for a replacement of sorts. Something that requires, or at least warrants a large hunk of lead, in 40 caliber or larger. In my mind, the only thing in the USA that fits that bill is the great beast of the western prairie. The American Bison.
I've been planning to hunt Bison for quite some time now. However, I'm not enamored with the way they are hunted in most cases. You see, I have no interest in galloping across the plains on horseback and laying a Sharps 50/70 across the saddle and taking aim. I have other plans. Plans that would have the Bison lurking in the timber. Just waiting for a well made stalk, and an even more well placed bullet. A 416 Caliber bullet to be exact. What better animal could one choose to break in a new DG rifle? Sure, the Bison is no Cape Buffalo in attitude, but in body size, no one could argue against a large bore rifle. And yes, I know a 45/70 will do, but why not use a rifle that will someday be used on a Buffalo or Elephant? After all, isn't that what we all wish we were hunting?
Now that that BS is out of the way,
who knows of a good heavy timber hunt for Bison? I have spoken to one guy out in ND, and he gets some really huge bulls. So I'm kind of wanting some input to determine if his prices are fair. Any input is greatly appreciated.
I've been planning to hunt Bison for quite some time now. However, I'm not enamored with the way they are hunted in most cases. You see, I have no interest in galloping across the plains on horseback and laying a Sharps 50/70 across the saddle and taking aim. I have other plans. Plans that would have the Bison lurking in the timber. Just waiting for a well made stalk, and an even more well placed bullet. A 416 Caliber bullet to be exact. What better animal could one choose to break in a new DG rifle? Sure, the Bison is no Cape Buffalo in attitude, but in body size, no one could argue against a large bore rifle. And yes, I know a 45/70 will do, but why not use a rifle that will someday be used on a Buffalo or Elephant? After all, isn't that what we all wish we were hunting?
Now that that BS is out of the way,
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