1. No. Only chance for one shot...it unfortuanately did not work. Only differance would have been a better first shot. If it was 375 H&H should not have taken the shot on a full frontal.That sure looks scary, god bless him and wish him a full recovery...
With a hunt coming up shortly the pic raises some questions. If this is a distraction let me know and I will delete, but want this to be a learning experience.
- Would it make a difference if Norman had a double in adequate calibre? Get two quick shots in probably?
- Last pic with the dead bull looks like it is a very dry area with sparse vegetation, its not thick green brush where visibility is poor, how could a animal this size be missed?
- You can see a bullet wound right above the nose and another one in the rumen area, both missing vital organs(brain) for a stop charge at such a distance.
I have shot all my buffs in the chest with the .375 and they were all dead.You have posted an interesting reply. I would like to pick your brains on the inference that the .375 is inadequate for a frontal shot but without wanting to put words in your mouth I assume adequate for a side on shot? I am not doubting you in any way, but is this true for any 300 grain expanding bullet such as the A frame, Bearclaw or TSX. What calibre would you consider to be adequate for a frontal shot on buff, .416. .458 Lott or bigger?