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In my previous post, I may have failed to mention that I shot my Cape buffalo with a 400 grain Woodleigh at just under 2100 fps. It seems that is plenty fast enough with good shot placement ; bullet entered just behind rearmost rib on left side, passed through innards, heart (hole of 1 inch diameter +) and out between the front legs.

I had planned to use my NF FPS 300 grain load at 2250 fps, but buddies talked me into going for the 400 grain shot. I had a proven powder recipe using TAC and it worked, but I have since attained the same velocity with VV N133 at pressures under 40,000. Its all good!