Hi, I have never hunted African game but hopefully someday plan to. I have some questions about what in recent years what style of ammo technology has been more effective on Cape Buffalo for quicker kills and even "DRT" between mono-metals vs lead bullets?
I remember back around the 2010 to 2018 period on some African hunting forums the bullets of choice for Cape Buffalo were the Swift A-Frames and Barnes TSX. Are those two still the preferred favorites for Cape Buffalo or have others come and surpassed them in performance for quicker killing power?
And, have you guys noticed a difference in how Cape Buffalo react after being hit with bullets that mushroom vs bullets that fragment/shed petals? Are the newer fragmenting mono's that shed petals (CEB, Hammer, Lehigh) more effective than the mushrooming bullets?
Shot placement: What is the ideal shot placement on Cape Buffalo? Do you favor shoulder shots or behind the shoulder soft tissue lung shots for the quickest way to drop a Cape Buffalo? Is it best to get a broadside shot?
And one last question: Stopping a charge straight head on within feet. Are you aiming for the head, neck or is it so fast and intense it's spray and pray and hit whatever you can? Is a solid or Barnes TSX best for a head on charge?
