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On 4/25/2019 at 8:59 PM, Jeb48 said:

Explorer & Hunter Frederick Courteney Selous with his 4 Bore Elephant Gun

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This gun was absolutely devastating... to the shooter. If he shot from the saddle it unhorsed him every time. In his own words: 

“…the 4-bore guns kicked most frightfully and, in my case, the punishment received has effected my nerves to such an extent as to have materially influenced my shooting ever since, and I am heartily sorry I ever had anything to do with them.”

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8 minutes ago, Chris said:

This gun was absolutely devastating... to the shooter. If he shot from the saddle it unhorsed him every time. In his own words: 

“…the 4-bore guns kicked most frightfully and, in my case, the punishment received has effected my nerves to such an extent as to have materially influenced my shooting ever since, and I am heartily sorry I ever had anything to do with them.”

Ever since reading “Unintended Consequences” I’ve wanted to shoot one. Probably only do it once, but it’s a dream. 

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On 4/25/2019 at 9:59 PM, Jeb48 said:

Explorer & Hunter Frederick Courteney Selous with his 4 Bore Elephant Gun

Explorer & Hunter Frederick Courteney Selous with his 4 Bore Elephant Gun.jpg

I saw this guy at WalMart.

Confusing as he was carrying a man purse and buying beard conditioner and not interested in the guns and ammo section.

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On 4/26/2019 at 9:57 PM, Chris said:

Explorer & Hunter Frederick Courteney Selous with his 4 Bore Elephant Gun

Explorer & Hunter Frederick Courteney Selous with his 4 Bore Elephant Gun.jpg

So did he just need the 4 bore for elephants and use the spear to his right for lesser game like cape buffalo, lions and crocs?

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2 hours ago, A.J. Holst said:

I saw this guy at WalMart.

Confusing as he was carrying a man purse and buying beard conditioner and not interested in the guns and ammo section.

That particular species is a pale and sad imitation on the best of days. I think they dress like that as protective coloration.

Selous was a true man... the inspiration for Alan Quartermain. Well worth a quick read if you are interested: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Selous

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1 hour ago, MP5_Rizzo said:

So did he just need the 4 bore for elephants and use the spear to his right for lesser game like cape buffalo, lions and crocs?

I think his stern glare was sufficient to drop most game.

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