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Bill, I for sure want to hear how the the Chek-Mate performs. I have an 85@30 Crusader on order for the hunt I am working on--I feel like it will be more than enough, but I'd still like to hear about the results.
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Bill, that will be great. The .375 is an H&H, perhaps a bit light for backup on buff, but in our experience the higher velocity versions don't do any better, much the same as bows! Its been impossible to convince the wheelie bow guys that a fast, light arrow is not going to impress a buff as much as a slow heavy one. The same with bullets, main advantage of the .416 over the .375 is the 400 grain over a 300.
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Rick, just a thought. I have been working on this special project rifle for a guy, but he backed out because he was "Too busy" and had to move. Anyways, it's a lever action Browning BLR I'm customizing to shoot the .458 Winchester Mag. Nothing like it exists so far, and will provide more then enough stopping power as a back-up rifle. Not to mention the benifits of a lever action over a bolt gun, and magazine fed to boot. I designed it around the Hornady 500 grain FMJ RN-ENC round, as it is the most powerful factory round ever made, within pressure limits, and the bullet is right on the money with the dangerous game needs (you might want to check it out: Hornady Rifle ammo and select .458 WIN in the box. Above the "Buy" link is a balistic info link. I can get it for about $45 though, so just ask me if you would like some) I'm also working on some very special handloads that use a Tungsten bullet in a Sabot, 500 grains but is only as long as a 350-400 grain bullet. I can get more powder behind it and it will penetrate most anything I can imagine, even 1/4" steel plate like you drilled the hole out. Nevertheless, if you would like to check out this little beast of mine, let me know and I'll forward you some information.
P.S. it will shoot any .458 Win Mag round, I just used the Hornady round to provide the needed adjustment data.
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Wow! Good reading, congrats Denny, can't wait to see the video! Be careful fellas, I'd hate to here you all needed to be picked out from between the toes of some Dugga (sp?) Bull over there!
I've got a one-piece, 62", 78# @ 29" ACS. I'm shooting 31" Goldtip Big Game 100+ shafts weighted to 800 grains. 175 grain tip, and 280 grains of Goldtip weights behind the point. It is a tack driver! I haven't ran it though a chrono, but at a little over 10 grains per pound I would say it is in the mid 190's. It is faster than my "eye" is used to seeing with most of my bows. Mid 170's is where my eye is really calibrated to, I.E., I shoot high at longer distances until I adjust to the speed.
They are awesome bows, and I'm on the list for a 3-piece ACS-CX. Hoping to get two sets of limbs for it, one 65# @ 29", and the other 80# @ 29". But I know for a fact that O.L. doesn't like to make the heavier draw weights. Hurt his shoulder making the one I've got now.
I'm planning on going after Brown Bear in AK after I graduate from Vet School in '08. That is why I bought and shoot the bow I have now, and am looking to get the extra set of CX limbs. But, a Buff hunt would be a thrill too! I'm jealous and happy for your opportunity to have this adventure.
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G'day guys,back from the bush again. Chad, no worries mate I'll let you know how the Checkmate goes. Rick,that sounds the same as what Dr.Ed and all the other experienced Cape/Water Buff guys say. WE've got both .375 H&H and .458 in camp. The wheelie bow boys are hard to convince that it's not just speed that kills, in our camp as well.Anyway Rick, good hunting and Denny, bust a big fella mate.
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I checked out your website--nice buff pics!! Good reference pics of water buffalo are hard to come by. How are things looking for the fall hunt? You mentioned earlier it was pretty dry. Last I heard I will be the first one in camp with Rick, so maybe they'll still be fat, dumb, and dopey from the big feed! Only 50 days 'till I'll be in the bush-cant wait.
Ryan
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I should not have said it was a bit dry up that way 'cause the next thing this bloody cyclone when straight over Melville Island. No damage to people, camp or Buffalo. Should have some easier trees to climb because some of them will now be on an angle! Ryan have a great hunt mate!! I must tell you though I haven't seen too many Dumb and Dopey Buffalo in my travels, hey Rick.
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is denny back yet? its been almost a month if he was booked for early to mid june. did something happen?
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Now I know why Denny was not at Compton. If The boys do a Vision Quest 2 I will be getting that for sure. I watched VQ again yesterday for about the 10th time and still enjoy it. D&D do a great job! Hope he got his buff. Maybe Denny is still dragging it back to MI. LOL
Bill
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I made it back, caught up at work, left for Africa, got home and caught up at work! Been busy. Got to see some great new country and animals in OZ. Didn't close the deal on a buff though. Blew two golden opportunities. Already saving up for another trip down under; water buffs are cool!
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