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The Art of Hunting Buffalo
CONTENTS

Preface ..........................................................................................VI
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Foreword ......................................................................................XI
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Introduction ................................................................................XV
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CHAPTER ONE
The Natural History of the African Buffalo....................................3
CHAPTER TWO
Facets of the Art............................................................................29

Hunting the Beast................................................................35

Shot Placement....................................................................59
Classic Broadside............................................................71
Frontal Shots...................................................................73
Recovery Shots...............................................................83
CHAPTER THREE
The Artist’s Pallet - Rifles, Calibres and Bullets:

The Right Tools for the Job.................................................89

Calibre Choice...................................................................105

Bullet Choice.....................................................................145

Bolt Action or Double.......................................................155
CHAPTER FOUR
The Fine Art of Trophy Judgement in the Field..........................167
CHAPTER FIVE
Forest Buffalo.............................................................................193

Organising a self guided hunt in Cameroon......................219

How to organise a foot safari............................................220

Additional References.......................................................228
CHAPTER SIX
Accessories For the Hunt............................................................231
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