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Buffalo, in general, are just born mean and this Big Five African game animal knows how to play an extremely dangerous game! Do not be fooled by the fact that these guys hardly look like warriors and seem to be unassuming.
Buffalo don’t show any emotion or behavioral change before charging. From a still, calm, and statue-like position, they will suddenly burst into a full charge at the chosen quarry flattening everything in their path and leaving a wake of destruction. In most African countries, the minimum legal requirement for a buffalo hunting safari is a .375 caliber.
The questions that come to mind when buffalo hunting are:
Just how much is enough gun?
What will the circumstances and conditions be when deciding where exactly the buffalo to aim and take the perfect shot?
When hunting buffalo, the actual hunt goes through a series of phases, including:
Location of the herd of buffalo or the single “Dugga Boy”
The approach to the buffalo
Selecting a mature buffalo bull or cow to be culled
Taking the shot on the buffalo.
The buffalo is an exceptionally tough member of the Big Five African game animals. Poorly hit, they have adrenaline pumping through their bloodstream and are exceedingly difficult to drop and stop. Killing a buffalo cleanly is about taking that perfect shot. It is said that when hunting buffalo, it takes one perfectly placed bullet to kill him and another 8-10 to convince him that he is dead!
Taking a first shot at either the brain or neck is certainly not recommended. Both targets are small and there is a real risk of missing your target. The neck of a mature bull is well-muscled. A non-fatal shot will then be the result. Brain shots are only recommended when at close range, dealing with a wounded buffalo. Only a brain shot from a very high-powered rifle with enough stopping power will stop this killing machine while charging the hunter on a game hunting safari.
After firing the first and second shots, immediately ready yourself to fire again. While observing the action and motion of the buffalo post shot, be sure to put your rifle back on safety. Due to the excitement and adrenaline, this aspect of gun safety is often forgotten.
A dead buffalo is to be approached by professional hunters, hunters, and trackers with extreme caution. Depending on the circumstances, a final “insurance shot” or the “Coup de Grace” is often fired.
When buffalo hunting in Africa, safety is always the most important consideration. Always listen to your professional hunter and be observant as to the conditions that continuously change during game hunting safaris.
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