After watching a buffalo hunting video yesterday, I came to wonder. When one of these guys...

   

... took 6 shots from a .500 caliber rifle, before dropping to it's knees ... how the hell will I ever be able to take it down with a bow?     :(

you can take one dawn with a bow no problem
just need the right set-up, one of the benefits that plays in the favor of the bowhunter is the silence of the bow greatly reducing the animals adrenalin.

i know of Buffalo that where killed with a .22
and some that have taken several hits with 416 rig or 458 lot

quite a few getting killed every year with a bow

here's some film i took of a buddy of mine "Mick from Trophy Bowhunts Australia"  shooting a Water buff

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v518/trophybowhunts/?action=view¤t=e16dd2dc.flv

Completely forgot the reduced adrenaline due to virtually no sound from the bow. Those .500 magnum blows must've definetely startled it!

It's 1:26 AM here, so I'll look forward to watch the video tomorrow. Thanks for answering before my beddytime  

Cool video Andy.I never get tired of seeing buffalo hunting.One of these days!    
Bill

Bill if you ever get the interest to go hunt Buff shoot me a PM

man, i can't wait to get up there!

what was micks setup there andy?  
the shot looked a bit far back but it did the job.

Awesome video!  

Clint Micks set-up i think was similar to yours about 69lbs at 30" draw 820gr arrows
the long draw really helps

the shot was strong quartering away it was about prefect

they are so much fun to bowhunt
i hope you get a few killed when you get back home

here's another good one

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v518/trophybowhunts/?action=view¤t=b83d51d6.flv

Will do Andy!That second buffalo video looked mighty close.I can almost hear you heart hammering through the computer.
Bill

Good stuff. Thanks for sharing. I have a hunt booked for Aug for Cape Buffalo and am considering Australia in 2010

Jesus Christ, that buffalo was close!

yip thats how we like em, toe to toe and close    :rolleyes:    :D    pity he did'nt give me a shot

yep, close is my drug too.

awesome stuff Andy!

Jeeze I'd love to hunt waterbuffalo.  They are such a massive animal.  What poundage bow have you been using for them?

the chef

That was awesome stuff Andy...thanks for sharing!  :eek:

Andy,
I just about s%&t myself watching that second video    

Do you need me to send you some new camo britches  

OK Shooting a 43#@28" BW Recurve. 43# due to rotator cuff problems some years back. What would be the absolute MINIMUM poundage needed to KILL a Cape Buff?? All things as shot placement arrow and broadhead wieght are already considered perfect. Keep in mind that training /practice with heavy poundage will most likly result in shoulder damage. What is absolute minimum to still be in the game?

Andy,
Great video's I can watch them over and over!!

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