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by CTSafaris
Thu Nov 10, 2022 6:10 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Special offer / competition exclusive to levergunners
Replies: 2
Views: 290

Special offer / competition exclusive to levergunners

Folks, 17 years ago, I hosted my first lever action enthusiast (Andy Law) who came to hunt Africa with his .357mag. This in turn lead to the first ever Levergunner group hunt in Africa safari back in 2006 – arranged and hosted by Paco Kelly. More levergunner groups of various sizes joined me over th...
by CTSafaris
Tue Oct 11, 2022 4:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cape Buffalo with 45-70
Replies: 37
Views: 2168

Re: Cape Buffalo with 45-70

Yes sir, the info is still accurate. My website address is www.ct-safaris.com. Buffalo is not the only animal Jeff got with his 45-70. Here's a picture of his Impala. https://i.imgur.com/6EyuzhJ.jpg And here's a picture of his Nyala: https://i.imgur.com/Ub8hREp.jpg Best, Chris Troskie chris@ct-safar...
by CTSafaris
Mon Oct 03, 2022 1:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cape Buffalo with 45-70
Replies: 37
Views: 2168

Re: Cape Buffalo with 45-70

Chris, a wonderful report and we need to know more. Looks like you not only recovered from that fire a while back but you and me both have "some snow on the roof" with the passage of time. :lol: Yes we did recover just fine Bill - thanks to generous folks such as yourself. And yes, time i...
by CTSafaris
Mon Oct 03, 2022 1:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cape Buffalo with 45-70
Replies: 37
Views: 2168

Re: Cape Buffalo with 45-70

jeepnik wrote: Thu Sep 29, 2022 4:55 pm I always wonder how far the people are behind the animal and how long a lens was used. But a big animal regardless.
Picture was taken with an iPhone and we are kneeling directly behind the buffalo. This buffalo dressed out at 881lbs.

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by CTSafaris
Mon Oct 03, 2022 1:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cape Buffalo with 45-70
Replies: 37
Views: 2168

Re: Cape Buffalo with 45-70

JimT wrote: Thu Sep 29, 2022 10:40 am Good to see you posting Chris. It has been a long time. I still remember the fine time we had with you back in 2007! I am happy to see you are still at it.
Thank you Jim,

I think it's about time we put another levergun hunt together - don't you?
by CTSafaris
Mon Oct 03, 2022 1:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cape Buffalo with 45-70
Replies: 37
Views: 2168

Re: Cape Buffalo with 45-70

Twodot wrote: Thu Sep 29, 2022 10:35 am Welcome to the forum CT.

Which one is you & what was the "appropriate bullet"?
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Hi Twodot,

I'm the ugly guy on the left. I believe the bullet used was a 300gr Barnes but I'll have to check.
by CTSafaris
Thu Sep 29, 2022 8:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cape Buffalo with 45-70
Replies: 37
Views: 2168

Cape Buffalo with 45-70

Good day folks, Thought I'd share a picture of a Cape Buffalo that was recently hunted with me by my hunting client - Rob. https://i.imgur.com/Gjxw0sX.jpg Rob proved that, with the correct shot placement and appropriate bullets, the 45-70 is good for Buffalo (although the buffalo might not agree :lo...