Purely an observation from me as I have only ever shot thin skinned game in Africa, these animals are not usually dangerous, but the Big Five are something else. The Professional Hunter J.A.Hunter told his clients that were hunting Elephant to get as close to the animal as humanly possible....... Then get five yards closer.
That sounds like very good advice. The graveyards of Africa are filled with tombstones inscribed with remarks like, Killed by Elephant, Buffalo, Lion etc. Don't forget either, no one knows just exactly how they feel when shooting dangerous game for the first time. It isn't unknown for Buck Fever to hit the shooter, no matter how experienced on other game they may be.
Harry.
