#95997 - 11/23/11 07:03 PM
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Darrell H
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Let's talk about cape buffalo hunting with a handgun. I am in the very early planning stages of a cape buffalo handgun hunt. I hope to be able to make it happen in 2013 or 2014. What countries allow cape buffalo handgun hunting? Any recommended outfitters? Those who have been there, done that please share your experiences. Those handgun hunters who are like myself and aspire to be a cape buffalo hunter in the future, please share your thoughts on guns, loads, and any research that you may have done. Let's have some discussion on all things cape buffalo related! 
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#96003 - 11/23/11 07:38 PM
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1. O.K.: Zimbabwe, Zambia (sometimes), Mozambique, South Africa.
2. No handguns: Tanzania, Namibia, Botswana (although a friend of mine, Mohammed Tobah, did get permission a few years ago to take an elephant with one).
Outfitters: Tshabezi Safaris, Dudley Rogers, owner, in Zim.
Jannie Otto, RSA
Guns: .375 JDJ & up; .475 Linebaugh & up.
Mark Hampton and Dr. Larry Rogers would be your most current authorities. I believe you know or have corresponded with both on other matters.
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#96005 - 11/23/11 07:45 PM
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Darrell H
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Thanks Ken! What were the shot distances on the cape buffalo that you have taken? What outfitters/countries did you hunt them in? Aren't most shot opportunities at 100 yards or less? If so, this seems like a perfect opportunity to use a big-bore revolver.
I have indeed corresponded with Mark H. and Dr. Rogers before and I value their input. Hopefully they will see this post and chime in as well.
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#96014 - 11/23/11 09:05 PM
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100 yards! Are you kidding! You gotta get up close and personal to get the juices flowing. Did mine at 30 yards with a .416 Taylor Encore. He was watching me, slobbering like a fool, and wanting a piece of my a--. Got it all on DVD no less. The big 'uns don't respect you. They only understand caliber and weight!!! Give me a call.
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#96015 - 11/23/11 09:16 PM
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Darrell H
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LOL, wvhitman...I'd certainly like to get the juices flowing, I just don't want those "juices" to be brown!  
I'll give you a call soon after the Thanksgiving holiday, thanks!
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#96020 - 11/23/11 10:32 PM
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I would suggest that you get to within 50 yards and use a heavy soft point for the first shot if you're using a ctg. like the 416. Those things are tough beyond anything.
Botswana (although a friend of mine, Mohammed Tobah, did get permission a few years ago to take an elephant with one).
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#96028 - 11/24/11 01:16 AM
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1. O.K.: Zimbabwe, Zambia (sometimes), Mozambique, South Africa.
2. No handguns: Tanzania, Namibia, Botswana (although a friend of mine, Mohammed Tobah, did get permission a few years ago to take an elephant with one).
Outfitters: Tshabezi Safaris, Dudley Rogers, owner, in Zim.
Jannie Otto, RSA
Guns: .375 JDJ & up; .475 Linebaugh & up.
Mark Hampton and Dr. Larry Rogers would be your most current authorities. I believe you know or have corresponded with both on other matters.
so does the above mean that those are the calibers he uses or they are the minimum. i hope not cuz i'm using my 454 in africa.
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#96032 - 11/24/11 02:58 AM
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In most of the African countries 375 is the minimum cal and I know of several people who've used the 454 including Ed Folmar on his recent elephant hunt in South Africa. I think if I ever get the time and money to go I'll take my 458 Win Mag barrel with 500gr Partitions and 500gr Nosler monolithich solids unless it works out better when I lengthen the chamber to 458 Lott. In that case I'd take the lott with the same bullets. For a revolver I'd probably take my 500 Linebaugh with 400gr Hawks and 460gr Punch bullets.
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#96033 - 11/24/11 04:38 AM
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1. O.K.: Zimbabwe, Zambia (sometimes), Mozambique, South Africa.
2. No handguns: Tanzania, Namibia, Botswana (although a friend of mine, Mohammed Tobah, did get permission a few years ago to take an elephant with one).
Outfitters: Tshabezi Safaris, Dudley Rogers, owner, in Zim.
Jannie Otto, RSA
Guns: .375 JDJ & up; .475 Linebaugh & up.
Mark Hampton and Dr. Larry Rogers would be your most current authorities. I believe you know or have corresponded with both on other matters.
so does the above mean that those are the calibers he uses or they are the minimum. i hope not cuz i'm using my 454 in africa.
Darrell asked for my recommendation for cape buffalo, and that's what I gave him. I also used a .454 FA on 4 safaris, but not on buffalo. I have used the .375 JDJ on buff, and it's fine.
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#96034 - 11/24/11 04:43 AM
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Darrell,
Yes, your shots will be under 100 yards. The average is probably about 50.
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