HOw many shots for an elepant??

[grayghost]

I think Billy D summed it up quite well I'm supposing here: I suspect that Murphy's Law is the norm when hunting DG. I can't picture many scenario's where DG will stand there and allow for the "perfect shot." Hell, it's hard enough to get a Kudu to stand still long enough for a good thumping, so at close range, I'm thinking a Buff or Elephant is not only going to use his eyes and ears, but the confounded wind to rile them up, or at least their sixth sense. I'd like to say I felt comfortable with the perfect shot but I doubt that would happen...at least not for me. I appreciate all of your posts, especially those of you that walk the walk. The more I read of your knowledge, the better I feel....nervous that is I can only hope (and pray) when my turn comes things will go smooth. My wife thinks I want some kind of adrenalin charge, but trust me (no, I'm in no way a politician) I want no part of a life threatening problem; to myself or hunting party. I'd prefer a good hunt, and a challenging hunt. But in no way I'm I looking for a pissed off wounded animal. Thanks for the imput guys. I'm paying attention. grayghost