HOw many shots for an elepant??

[royinidaho]

I have a couple of acquaintances that have returned from Africa and an elephant hunt.

Both got their elephants. One guy had 8 shots w/a 416 and the other had twice that w/a 375.

I've never been in the situation myself but may be on of these days. Is this number of shots typical, average or otherwise?

The first fella's elephant was coming for them. Same for his buffalo. It stopped about 12yds short of them. He was using a 460 for the buffalo.

Just sittin' here thinking and tho't I'd ask.

Thanks