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Some time back, I had asked about this on the forum, got a couple of responses as estimates. Ivan Carter was kind enough to actually measure 3 killed on his most recent trip and has emailed me the info. So, for what it is worth: In metres....1,30 to 1,50 In inches (rounded) 51 to 59 In hands (rounded) 13 to 15 Thanks to Ivan for taking the time to answer my question. SIC TRANSIT GLORIA MUNDI | ||
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This is all wrong. We all know that animals lying down do not measure the same way as when they are standing up. Please ask Ivan to measure a few more buffalo, while they are standing up  | |||
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Walter's buffalo measured 2.1m at the shoulder lying down LOL "Buy land they have stopped making it"- Mark Twain | |||
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okay boys , wish me luck !   "The greatest threat to our wildlife is the thought that someone else will save it” www.facebook.com/ivancartersafrica www.ivancarterwca.org www.ivancarter.com ivan@ivancarter.com | |||
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Fully grown cape buffalo bulls will average between 4.5, and 5 feet at the top of the shoulder while standing! ....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith  | |||
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How about sitting, at high tea? SCI Life Member DSC Life Member | |||
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Mac Prove it!  I insist on seeing sufficient pictures of you measuring a large enough number of animals to give scientific evidence that 4 feet 6 inches to 5 foot is the true average.  | |||
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how about after Mr Atkinson gets em' headed and heeled SIC TRANSIT GLORIA MUNDI | |||
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well by gosh and by golly; if Ray does all of that, why not have him ear notch 'em while he's at it? Another gratuitous Ray-slam. Saeed has addressed this, recently, so get yourself a life of your own and stop wanting to be Ray. You wouldn't measure up to him very well. Rich DRSS Knowledge not shared is knowledge lost... 16 days to Africa and Buffalo | |||
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Well the next time I get over, I'll bring a tape measure, if I can shoot as many as I measure, "FREE"!  I'll also get there a week early so I will have time to build a squeeze box, to hold them while I measure them! I'll let you get them in the squeeze box, and take the pictures! ..........Is that cheating? ....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith | |||
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Mac, Great answer. - I'm not sure if it's cheating or not........ but it is bloody funny.......... | |||
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Idaho Sharpshooter, Not sure how to take your comment....but....mine was niether a slam of Adkinson, nor a sign of envy....just fun, and he is the only poster I have noted who ropes... SIC TRANSIT GLORIA MUNDI | |||
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