Ed
Fire power first
Tuesday, June 29, 2021, 09:50

to hit on a lion to drop it dead. Then what is the smallest bore diameter that you are legal to use. Fire power at the fastest rate you can deliver accurately. My lioness charged me after my first shot at 60 yards. Facing me and right threw the center of chest with a 375 H&H and 300 gr. Swift bullets. Next shot was at 30 yards right under the chin. I fire 3 more at her jumping in circles and roaring. Thank God she did that instead of continuing the charge. The last shot she went down and the concession owner said reload, then we walked up to her and could see blood and piss all around in about a 30 foot circle. He said where are your PH'S. I had two for backup. I said I don't know I was watching the lion and shooting. Then they came walking back from a distance and said man we should have gotten that on video. All I learned was you need the most fire power you can handle accurately and you should always aim for the brain or spine first. Don't worry about blowing half the head off and hurting your trophy. Your first job is to protect yourself and the people around you. If I was going to do a charge again I would like a 12 gauge with a 10 shot magazine. If I was using a handgun , I would have a 8 shot 357 with 180 gr XTP double action if it was legal or a 44 or 45. All double action and iron sights. And your PH with the 12 gauge. Kill' um and good luck.