Handgun Buffalo

[dogcat1]

Never would consider a hand gun on buffalo. Not enough power and you put yourself and others at great peril. I have taken 10 buff and other DG, would not consider it as a viable or wise option.
There is a reason that most countries do not allow this.

 

[Philip Glass]

If you know your gun you will likely be fine. In your situation you will need a perfectly broadside shot and at the distance you are comfortable with. I would only add to be ready to follow up. The sarcasm comes from the fact that more hunters/PH's are killed or wounded by buffalo than anything else. It is inevitable that you will get such comments. I wish you the best of luck.
Please post a hunt report.

 

[Certus]

@terry weick The .500 has been proven to work so good hunting and don't forget to post the results.

I’m looking forward to the report popping up. I love when people do things different.

 

[terry weick]

Good day sir, ive hunted Buffalo bull and cow with a hunter 2 years ago and he also used a 500 S&W hand gun, and it it performed great the main focus should be is that you are comfortable and your shot placement, in my opinion shot placement and penetration is key. At 50 yards you will smoke him and it always help if you could get a good follow up shot.
Good luck, enjoy the experience and be safe.
Regards
Derian

Thank you for sharing your experiences. Guessing that's what it's a 10 day hunt

 

[275r7x57]

Not sure why everyone seems to get their knickers in a twist when someone mentions handgun hunting. I have never heard this much bitching about someone with a bow and arrow. The proper handgun is much more superior.

I have killed many 1,500 - 2,500 LB cattle, both bulls and cows with either a 357 magnum or 44 magnum handgun. Head shots in the ear drop them dead. Body shots I would follow up with additional shots.

Stay close, use the proper bullet and follow up with additional shots and you should be fine. Sounds like you are experienced and have talked this through with your PH. Good luck and report back after the hunt.