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Cape Buffalo photos please #10097904 07/03/15
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 560 North Texas CharlesL OP Campfire Regular
OP CharlesL Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 560 North Texas	I am looking for photos of cape buffalo with their width. I am trying to determine what a under 40" cape buffalo looks like. Thanks, Charles DSC Life Member NRA Life Member

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Re: Cape Buffalo photos please CharlesL #10098058 07/03/15
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Re: Cape Buffalo photos please ingwe #10098114 07/03/15
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Re: Cape Buffalo photos please CharlesL #10098350 07/03/15
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OP CharlesL Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 560 North Texas	Thanks ingwe! That would be great. DSC Life Member NRA Life Member

Re: Cape Buffalo photos please CharlesL #10098502 07/03/15
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Biebs Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jan 2012 Posts: 4,662	I don't normally measure my animals, but I'm sure this one is under 40". To me age and character are more important than width. The old warriors may have been well over 40" when younger, but have worn off the excess in their "golden years". Last edited by Biebs; 07/03/15.

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Re: Cape Buffalo photos please Biebs #10098552 07/03/15
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 28,172 Here Or There luv2safari Campfire Ranger
luv2safari Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 28,172 Here Or There	THE TOP TWO ARE 44" BELOW IS 39" I consider the 39" bull the better trophy. It had the classic deep curls and beat up bosses. Poor Quality is from being a scan of a copy of a small photo. Hunt with Class and Classics Religion: A founder of The Church of Spray and Pray Acquit v. t. To render a judgment in a murder case in San Francisco... EQUAL, adj. As bad as something else. Ambrose Bierce “The Devil's Dictionary”

Re: Cape Buffalo photos please Biebs #10098610 07/03/15
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 28,172 Here Or There luv2safari Campfire Ranger
luv2safari Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 28,172 Here Or There	Originally Posted by Biebs I don't normally measure my animals, but I'm sure this one is under 40". To me age and character are more important than width. The old warriors may have been well over 40" when younger, but have worn off the excess in their "golden years". Now THAT is a great old warrior bull! I'd turn down the above 44" guy for the older bull with character. Hunt with Class and Classics Religion: A founder of The Church of Spray and Pray Acquit v. t. To render a judgment in a murder case in San Francisco... EQUAL, adj. As bad as something else. Ambrose Bierce “The Devil's Dictionary”

Re: Cape Buffalo photos please luv2safari #10098696 07/03/15
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 560 North Texas CharlesL OP Campfire Regular
OP CharlesL Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 560 North Texas	Originally Posted by luv2safari Originally Posted by Biebs I don't normally measure my animals, but I'm sure this one is under 40". To me age and character are more important than width. The old warriors may have been well over 40" when younger, but have worn off the excess in their "golden years". +1 Now THAT is a great old warrior bull! I'd turn down the above 44" guy for the older bull with character. DSC Life Member NRA Life Member

Re: Cape Buffalo photos please CharlesL #10098700 07/03/15
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OP CharlesL Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 560 North Texas	Thanks guys! I am looking for age, character, and worn tips. Deep curls would be a plus. DSC Life Member NRA Life Member

Re: Cape Buffalo photos please luv2safari #10098882 07/03/15
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donsm70 Campfire Outfitter D Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 8,150 Western Pennsylvania	Originally Posted by luv2safari [quote=Biebs]I don't normally measure my animals, but I'm sure this one is under 40". To me age and character are more important than width. The old warriors may have been well over 40" when younger, but have worn off the excess in their "golden years". [/qu Now THAT is a great old warrior bull! I'd turn down the above 44" guy for the older bull with character. I'm off to the Eastern Cape oF SA next month and I would be VERY pleased with this Buffalo. Very nice indeed! donsm70 Life Member...Safari Club International Life Member...Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Life Member...Keystone Country Elk Alliance Life Member...National Rifle Association

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Re: Cape Buffalo photos please CharlesL #10099490 07/03/15
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Jeffpg Campfire Regular Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 2,333 Mississippi and Texas	Well although I never measured him this old fellow was well under 40 but when I saw him width never entered my mind at all... Don't forget the Boss!! ..."I will not tip toe through life, to meet death safely."

Re: Cape Buffalo photos please Jeffpg #10099574 07/03/15
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OP CharlesL Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 560 North Texas	Now that is what I am talking about. DSC Life Member NRA Life Member

Re: Cape Buffalo photos please CharlesL #10099654 07/03/15
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Re: Cape Buffalo photos please Jeffpg #10099680 07/03/15
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luv2safari Campfire Ranger Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 28,172 Here Or There	Originally Posted by Jeffpg Well although I never measured him this old fellow was well under 40 but when I saw him width never entered my mind at all... Don't forget the Boss!! He has it all...old and worn down with enormous bosses. Hunt with Class and Classics Religion: A founder of The Church of Spray and Pray Acquit v. t. To render a judgment in a murder case in San Francisco... EQUAL, adj. As bad as something else. Ambrose Bierce “The Devil's Dictionary”

Re: Cape Buffalo photos please luv2safari #10100364 07/04/15
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utah708 Campfire Outfitter U Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 7,578	This bull is only about 37", but has the old bull character. The bull below is is wider, but too young, based on the incomplete bosses.

Re: Cape Buffalo photos please utah708 #10101310 07/04/15
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OP CharlesL Campfire Regular Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 560 North Texas	Originally Posted by utah708 This bull is only about 37", but has the old bull character. I would prefer 37" over immature. Thanks! DSC Life Member NRA Life Member

Re: Cape Buffalo photos please CharlesL #10101412 07/04/15
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Blacktailer Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,996 Cave Creek, AZ	Pretty typical Selous bull. Seems like they are all around 39. You get the wider ones up in Masailand. Like others have said, character counts for more than width. If I get a chance to go back I will be looking for a scrum cap. I am continually astounded at how quickly people make up their minds on little evidence or none at all. Jack O'Connor

Re: Cape Buffalo photos please CharlesL #10101448 07/04/15
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163bc Campfire Tracker Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,249 virginia	No clue on the width. Never asked befor or after. Old solid dugga boy. Bosses worn down nearly smooth.

Re: Cape Buffalo photos please 163bc #10103472 07/05/15
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RAC Campfire Member Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 360 Homer, Louisiana	Never measured this one. Definitely under 40". I hunt, not to kill, but in order not to have played golf....

Re: Cape Buffalo photos please RAC #10103964 07/05/15
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Blacktailer Campfire Tracker Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,996 Cave Creek, AZ	Here is a big boy from Ngorongoro. I am continually astounded at how quickly people make up their minds on little evidence or none at all. Jack O'Connor

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