If you use a powerful enough cartridge, loaded with premium quality bullets, and place your shot where it needs to go, then even the biggest, toughest, and meanest cape buffalo won't go very far. However, if you mess up in any of those areas, things can go sideways in a hurry.
In this episode, I discuss the best cape buffalo hunting calibers and bullets that you should consider using on a cape buffalo hunting safari.
How to fill out the SAPS 520 form (which you'll need to do if you're hunting or transiting South Africa and bringing a rifle).
Show notes: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/podcast/best-cape-buffalo-hunting-calibers-and-bullets
Related blog post: https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/hunting-cape-buffalo-with-the-45-70-government/
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