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Skip the single shot
Buffalo can accept a lot of punishment and if you are hunting in the heavy Jess you may need a second quick shot to pay the insurance to make sure the buffalo does not get up again. Sometimes the PH will not be in a position to take that shot. The quickest second shot is the clasic double then a good bolt action. You will have to bring the single shot rifle down from the shoulder break open the action to eject the spent round, insert the new round and then snap it shut while bringing it up to your shoulder.
My biggest fear would be fumbling around getting the next round into the chamber while 1400 lbs of buffalo is closing the distance. As much practice one does doing it under stress is another matter. Are you willing to bet your life on your ability?
I had my buffalo square off at 20 yards and was lucky it decided not to come directly at me. It ran 35 more yards before dropping. Having a single shot in that situation would have been too much fun for this person to handle.
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