Buffalo Hunter,
First off read my comment, I agreed with red River that the factory loaded 45-70 stuff was weak. I never gave any inclination what so ever about the bear skull thing. However having been a guide who specializes in bear hunting for the last oh 10 years I'd have to say that I've seen stranger things happen. As far as calling my bluff. Well bud once again a little reading comprehension is in order. I said that The current chamberings in .416 are flater shooting and could give the ability to take that 200 yd shot. I never infered that I'd done it myself. I have worked for several PH's expatriots one from Rohdesia and another from Tanazania. I am told that in some areas such as the Okovango(yes I know the Okavongo is in Botswana) that longer shots of 100 + yds do occur and I've even heard stories of longer shots from the pros themselves. I will not however post my opions about .416's and 45-70's with out contacting you first and getting approval would that that make you happy?
Also if you notice I gave no expert opion about Buffalo hunting itself only the Rifles that I have used in the past. So my friend your comment about "Calling my bluff" is way out of line as there is no bluff involved.
Further more If you had read my post you'd see that I defend the .45-70 as a close personal freind of mine killed Three (3) Buffalo with his in Tanzania last summer. And by golly one of those shots was taken at over a hundered yards. I guess his PH just trusted his ability to shoot. So I don't really see the premise of your post other than you want every body to know that you have the time and the money to to have hunted a Buffalo. Good for you I'm happy for ya. Now read the darn post before you go accusing me of B.S.ing anybody.<img src=icon_smile_angry.gif border=0 align=middle>

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