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?
I'm hoping this topic focuses on Norman and his recovery. We have plenty of topics to cover the other subjects. What we do has risk out there. Get well soon Norman!