Cape Buffalo 3 weeks away

BUFF · July 14, 2009, 05:27:00 PM

I head over to Africa the 1st of August. One week of work, 4 Days at Badger Bush plains game hunting and then to Dries Vissers for a try at Cape Buffalo. My setup is going to be a 83# @ 28 PSA V with a combo arrow. I took a 29" Heritage 350 shaft and put a 22" Beman 50/60 shaft inside of it using a 8 grain per inch weight tube to fill the rest of the shaft. 125 grain brass insert with 200 grain GK heads. Weighs 908 grains. I don't have a chronograph but it casts about the same as my 74# with a 700 grain arrow. My only problem right now is the 100 plus degree afternoons. I can shoot about a dozen arrows then I'm so sweated down I can't hang on to the bow. I have to go in and cool down before return to try another dozen. I guess it is good it is so hot. I would most likely hurt myself shooting too much if not for the heat. I'm pumped

Blackhawk · July 14, 2009, 05:47:00 PM

You're pumped?

Just wait until you get within spitting distance of that "Black Death".

Good luck!

BUFF · July 14, 2009, 05:56:00 PM

wow that is a Great picture

wisconsin wood butcher · July 14, 2009, 07:17:00 PM

I'm pumped! good luck

Yellow Dog · July 14, 2009, 08:03:00 PM

Can't wait for the great video, Buff style.

Steve H. · July 14, 2009, 08:18:00 PM

Try corn starch on the grip and your hand.

ozy clint · July 14, 2009, 08:20:00 PM

don't forget the pics.

mlmealey · July 14, 2009, 09:21:00 PM

Buff, i'm headed to Visser's this Sunday to do the same thing, i'll let you know how it turns out. good luck

Gator1 · July 14, 2009, 09:27:00 PM

I'm waiting for the stories... Good luck all.

This is goign to be good.

owlbait · July 14, 2009, 10:03:00 PM

Good luck Buff. Kill a big 'un! What is a GK head?

LC · July 14, 2009, 10:12:00 PM

Good luck, be sure and report back with stories!

July 14, 2009, 11:07:00 PM

Good Luck Marty! I can't wait to hear the story when you get back home.

Bisch

amar911 · July 14, 2009, 11:27:00 PM

Hope all goes well Marty and also hope you do a better job of sticking a buff than I did. Your arrows are essentially the same weight as mine, but your bow is 15 pounds heavier. You should have no problem if the arrow goes into the right spot at the correct angle.

Allan

Al Kidner · July 15, 2009, 05:52:00 AM

Best of luck mate! Waiting on the pics and story upon your return.

ak.

BONE · July 15, 2009, 06:14:00 AM

Go get um Buff-------------Bone

Froggy · July 15, 2009, 06:26:00 AM

Pic puts me in mind of what Peter Capstick described..... "Cape Buff look at you like you owe them money". Look forward to the story !!

Good luck

flyfish1 · July 15, 2009, 07:59:00 AM

Dream hunt right there. Take extra skivies and lots of pics too!

bohuntr · July 15, 2009, 09:32:00 AM

Looking forward to the story, the pics and best of all a Buff v Buff video!!! Good luck! Like others have said this is definitely one of my dream hunts.
Dan

amar911 · July 15, 2009, 10:45:00 AM

Froggy -- that quote comes from Robert Ruark in his book "Horn of the Hunter", not Peter Capstick, but Peter probably repeated it.

Allan

NorthernCaliforniaHunter · July 15, 2009, 02:01:00 PM

You alright Buff? Why the attempt at suicide?

I'd try skydiving, alligator wrestling or runnin' in front of them angy bulls in Spain before I'd attempt killing a Water Buffalo with a stick - and I aint saving my vacation time and pinchin' my pennies for any of 'em! :p

Good luck, definitely pack extra shorts - and for God's sake - write a will and pack a video camera!

All kidding aside, be safe, stay hydrated and whack a monster for us less-adventurous type!