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Old 01-29-2008 | 06:51 PM
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Default Ultimate Bison/Buffalo Round?

What would you use? Have you ever shot a buffalo? If so with what, and what was the result? 1 shot? What would your #1 choice be, and then what would your choice be to drop one at 300yds?


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Old 01-29-2008 | 07:00 PM
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.338 Win mag, or 50 BMG
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Old 01-29-2008 | 09:29 PM
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45-70
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Old 01-30-2008 | 12:56 AM
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I have never hunted for Buffalo. But I hope to in the next couple of years. I imagine the modern magnums would be the best choice. But I could not see hunting with anything but a 45-70, or larger "antique" cartridge. The rifle should be a Sharp's or an 1886. Nostalgia I guess. Tom.
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Old 01-30-2008 | 07:59 AM
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I was thinking 375 H&H but you said at 300 yards at the end of your post. Now imleaning towards a 338 Ultra Mag, 338 Laupua Mag, or 50 BMG.
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Old 01-30-2008 | 08:24 AM
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I don't think you need to shoot one at 300 yds. I am also planning a bison hunt but still figuring where to go. Thousands have fallen to the 45-70 using a 405 gr lead bullet. I like the old timers too. But if its a modern chambering you want to use, I'd say the 300 mags or bigger. The owner of my gun shop went out and got one along with his friend. Both used a Sharps 45-70. They got a huge pile of steaks and roasts and 9 - 5 gal buckets of burger. Geez that's a lot of meat.
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Old 01-30-2008 | 08:47 AM
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7RM & 140TSX
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Old 01-30-2008 | 09:07 AM
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375 H&H
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Old 01-30-2008 | 10:24 AM
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I was going to go and was planning on using my .450 Marlin. You don't need to make over a 200 yard shot. Any good heavy caliber will work though most people seem to like to use the 45/70 because of tradition.
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Old 01-31-2008 | 07:04 AM
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Yeah it is a tradition but that old 45/70 with modern powder will flatten a buffalo.I couldnt think of a better round.Buffalo Bore or Garrett rounds are awesome just make sure it is a modern firearm capable of handling those rounds.
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