Hi Guys:



Does anyone know the minimum points needed to get a Cape Buffalo into the SCI record book.



I think the SCI #3 Buffalo in the world was 136 points. I went looking on their web site but could only find the sale of their three record books for $200.00



I am getting my Buff scored at the next SCI convention in March and was just wondering.



I was suprised how much the horns shrunk since I shot it in August of 2002 went from lil over 46" to 45"...



Regards... Jim P.

According to The ultimate Field Guide

This is the information regarding the Cape Buff.

Afrikaans-Buffel: Zulu-Nyathi
Tswana-Nari: Shangaan-Nyari: Shona-Nyati

R.W. Min 45" Max 64"
S.C.I Min 100" Max 139⅛" Measurement Method 10

Jim,
I checked my S.C.I. Record Book Edition X,the minimum score is 100, the world record is 141, #2 is 137 1/8, # 3 is 136 6/8. According to this edition, they use scoring method #4. Method 4 is tip to tip measurement around the curve of the horn and width of left and right boss. Also, that sounds like a tremendous buff you shot. Where and when?


Kathi

kathi@wldtravel.com

Hi Kathi and Mabeling...

Thanks for the info, I thought it was around 100 points. I have the Method #4 Entry Form.

My Buff was shot in August 2002 in Tanzania in the Selous.

I believe you can still read the story and see the pics in this forum. You have to search under my name, look for 46in Dream Buff.

Regards; Jim P.