I was under the impression from all my reading and television programs on elephants, that they are one of the most intelligent, cautious, and dangerous land animals a person can hunt. Also that if given a chance will be more then glad to stomp or kill a human with little to no regard. As for the guide, I would sure hope that because of their knowledge he would know where the herd was and a shootable bull. After all, that's his job as a guide. To locate and get me a good shot.

I would think this person's ability to hunt them with a muzzleloader, his trust in the bullet choice for the task at hand (which is indeed something to consider), his selection of a powder charge and then his ability to place a shot with such precision says a lot for the person and his abilities.It also does a lot to convince someone that the selected bullet whichhis company produces is a good choice for dangerous game.Isn't this the reason for advertisement?

I do not blame him for the second shot. As for moans, while I did not hear that (I have a slow dial up), many animals who are basically dead, make similar sounds. Shoot a bear sometime and listen to their death moan. I do want to say that I respect your right to your opinion uckayak2_mnand would not try to belittle it. I simply do not agree. As for the animal rights people they need very little incident of any kind to start their protests.