Cape Buffalo Charge

[@pinkeye8441]

Brother that hunt was epic. Anyone who thinks that big game hunting, and especially hunting the 'black death', is a one sided affair should watch this hunt. The scars on that buffalo was an epitaph to the days he battled to the death, and he was hell bent on destroying you. That you held your nerve and ended him was a fitting demise for a battle scared warrior. You must have a set of balls that any buffalo bull would be proud of,lol, that video was a privilege to watch, thank you my friend.

[@jasoni4902]

Awesome films! Thank you for sharing J Alain

[@kentac1911]

I love to hunt and will hopefully get to Africa someday. But in the meantime I love to watch videos of African hunting. I liked how you showed scenes from the town, and the local people....made me subscribe to your channel. Hunting to me is about the adventures, and building memories with the ones you love. You seem to feel the same way. Thank you and keep em coming!

[@pointerdogman2814]

Was there in 2019. Awesome trip. It spoils you for hunting in the USA where they only care about the money. I hope to go back to Africa in 2022.

[@peterhavas9208]

Peter Havas from Ontario Canada I love every minute of your show, sometime I have a nightmare about them bulls.

[@Jeger308]

Alain Smith, I just came across your show to days ago, and I must say, I`m hooked. Your show is fantastic, the way you entertain me, the humor, the information, everything. Which outfitter are you using in this video? Perhaps you mentioned it, but I only got the name of your guide. This was an awesome film as well, great trophy! I sure know what I`ll be doing for the rest of my weekend; catching up on all of your videos. Thank you!

[@JAlainSmith]

Sign up as a subscriber and you will get all the new shows as they are released each week onto KZbin and thru my website www.ruggedexpeditions.com Thanks for tuning in!

[@davidneveaux2558]

Alain, i watched a few in the series and after talking with you on the weekend you don't need any professional advice from me in terms of production quality,editing and overall presentation. I'm hooked and a new subscriber. Keep up the great work!

[@jimyost2585]

I have a friend who worked at Lion Country Safari in Atlanta Georgia back in the mid-70's. He was in his late 20's then. One of his jobs was to feed certain animals. On the day he got hired his boss told him that the Cape Buffalo is the most dangerous animal in the world to humans and that he should be very careful when going near them. As I recall they were kept on a small island which he had to access by a small John boat, and he didn't venture very far onto the island to put out the feed. In other words he stayed close to the boat.

[@leafyradio6934]

Me and my grandpa watch this show all the time he thinks of you as a friend ;)

[@JAlainSmith]

Tell him we have a fun turkey video coming out this weekend! Thanks for watching!

[@JAlainSmith]

Thanks, we are working hard at making the shows entertaining, not just about killing! Oh and with a little humor thrown in...

[@britaroos7578]

J Alain Smith

[@lawrencelangstreth3669]

J Alain Smith

[@jamessammann9183]

Alain u have the best hunting videos ever u need your own hunting show I have been hunting deer and elk.. Mule deer I have 1o deer on my wall from 190 to 400 inches but I never been to Africa love to shoot black death god bless u and keep up good work

[@colb9916]

Between taking your ladyfriend for a trip around the world,, pulling out your trusty black rubber helper, and rubbing your arrow on a bowagra pill, i wasnt quite sure what kinda hunting vid it was gonna be . ;) Always enjoyable to watch , and travel along with you Alain . A great old bull.

[@dwightmillerjr8167]

How much buffloa

[@armmaker1]

Just one of my favorite videos. Great hunt, great friendship, incredible adrenaline rush! it was a pleasure to meet you a few years back at the SCI national event in Vegas before Covid hit. You are an incredible inspiration to all who seek fair chase and honorable hunting experiences. Thank you for your books and knowledge you pass on to others. Valuable insight and just a first class guy!👍👊💥😎

[@JAlainSmith]

Thanks and hope to see you at SCI convention this coming year!!!

[@keithfinnell7505]

Thank You!!! Thank You for yet another excellent video presentation!!!! Your videographer is Excellent and your PH'S, guides, trackers, your whole crew is absolutely awesome!!! I love all of your video presentations!!!! I am still looking for any that I might have missed. I want to see them all! You do not fill your video's with a bunch of useless b.s. like a bunch of other sites do!

[@paulsimmons5726]

The charge of a Cape Buffalo and response at 15yds has to be the ultimate adrenaline rush in hunting! I really appreciated the technical terms uttered as the bull charged, I've used those terms myself in past years, LOL! Great video!

[@caraame]

You have more ‘bottle than Coca Cola’ standing firm like that at a charging Buffalo. Bloody brilliant.

[@giodazip]

The spoof about "Bowgra" was hilarious! The buffalo hunt was awesome too! Of all the African hunting videos I watch, yours are the best. If you ever need a protege` I am ready and able.

[@rupertmcnaughtdavis7302]

By far the best video on buffalo hunting.

[@rupertmcnaughtdavis7302]

John F who?

[@svenpauly1492]

This is the first hunter i see that can handle a 577 decent. nice shooting and cool temper....very good. I wish all clients like that..... greatings from Namibia.

[@michaelashcraft8569]

I can now see why Cape Buffalo have such a fearsome reputation, good shootin' ! Doc Mike USN

[@mauriceouellette7514]

Hi mr.Smith,from Québec Canada,your lucky to hunt cape buffalo.

[@KernowekTim]

I agree with all those that say your hunting videos are the best. no BS man.

[@andeanphoto]

Great hunt. Funny commercial. Thank you.

[@manuelmaldonadogarcia6005]

Fantastic videos, simply top notch destinations and filming, as well as some wonderful trophies.

[@HuxxNL]

Agreed, enjoying them all Alain !

[@mustafakemal1771]

+salvador allende, grow up man. If you don't like hunting don't watch the video. It's a shame that an idiot like you utilizes the name of that great man that was Dr. Salvador Allende!

[@loganpollock1689]

"Most places that end in stan..." Yeah, that just about says it all. In '71, my cousin was hunting buffalo in hill country in S. Africa. He was crawling on his hands and knees through the brush and stopped when he could feel the breath of the buffalo. He couldn't hear him or see him only feel the air but he shot anyway and at the same instant that the buffalo put it in gear. That is working pretty close to your animal. I really enjoyed your video!

[@hardtailrider350]

Great shows as always. Very good composure when that wounded buffalo charged.

[@rebelbaron7003]

Wow....that was sooooome video,just like I was there. Its as if Im with Ruarke,Corbett,and Hemingway in safari. Well most likely,Im not going to get to Africa in my lifetime. But I can live vicariously thrust your vids,thank you for taking the time to share your adventures

[@JAlainSmith]

Thanks for watching!

Ernest Hemingway said the Cape Buffalo was the only animal that looked at you like you owed him money!

[@MrLongperez]

I believe it was Robert Ruark that said that.

[@hc911013]

Dude looks like agent gibbs from ncis

[@jerrykeown753]

Nice shot! There's just something about hunting Cape Buffalo!!👍👍

[@453421abcdefg12345]

Excellent filming ! And very nice to see someone wearing binoculars the right way, not strapped to their chest. The 650gr bullet in the 577NE is a very good choice for Buffalo, you can see here just how good it is!

[@jozefhorvat3625]

Englishman French Actually not very good choice. Sectional density ( SD) is only 271. For cappe buff 750gr is better. 650gr for lion and plains game.

[@453421abcdefg12345]

Jozef: I think you are being a bit silly here, as you see from this video there is nothing lacking in the 650grn loading, the 750 grn load is really only required for Elephant, if you have any experience you must know this.

EVERY big game animal on the planet has been taken with a 30-06. Shot placement is king.

[@Kman31ca]

Walter Strong And he would probably be dead right now if he was carrying a 30-06. Great caliber, but on something that big, and aggressive,and in those tight quarters you would be a fool to not take the most powerful load you can handle. A 30-06 would not have stopped that Cape buffalo in its tracks.

[@JAlainSmith]

Not sure about YOUR experience but the 650 gr. has worked great on the elephants, buff and hippo I have killed. Send me a video of your elephant hunt with the 750gr.@@jozefhorvat3625

[@michaelashcraft8569]

I've seen smaller cars, how did you keep your wits about you? Doc Mike USN FMF

[@TheAngler2210]

great hunting! dont let these tree huggers talk you down, keep it up!

[@dutchfox265]

Great video. The blacks definitely do their job and keep you safe. The people that impressed me the most. And I salute

[@AustrianJager]

Where was the first shoot placed exactly and how long was the shooting distance?

[@daleanderson1727]

Thanks for sharing.

[@dutchfox265]

Great videos.

[@Primer595]

Was that two buffalo you got or did the first one recover and attack?It looked like it was down and out after that .577 hit it!

[@Mr09260]

Bad shooting stay out of our Africa

[@rickhigson3881]

Nice job!

[@jimherron5540]

Impressive Bull, and quite the rush!

[@mikeewell469]

Did you see how fast the black guide got up that hill

[@NBegian]

They don’t have guns and I’m guessing they don’t get paid enough to risk their lives for a client 😂

[@sharpsdoublerifle1439]

The bull needed my 577 Overdrive...750Grain at 2180FPS...This is the only regulation load I build with.

[@csjrogerson2377]

Turns out that The Horned Mini-bus didn't mind the first 577 Nitro Express. He was not so keen on the 2nd & 3rd .

[@bishoparchery]

GREAT FOOTAGE!!!

[@76Darkcloud]

Just wipe a little Boagra on your shaft. :-)

[@robcicco7897]

great idea with the electric tape but here in the north east its 10 degree or 10 below during hunting season tape sucks but in July when its 80 degree no problem 😊happy hunting

[@capebuffalo02]

I have hunted the “Black Death”, the most amazing experience ever!

[@richardt.4224]

I liked to video, no problems there. But, has anyone noticed that the PH looks very similar the PH in the film Jumanji?

[@nickhorton785]

Oh mate you hesitated on the first one. But what a nice one later.

[@Aqua-ii2pb]

Masailand is the best land in the world...true....I am there

[@gregrauscher4524]

I wonder how many men searched for the "Bowagra" not realizing it was a spoof?

[@ChildrensSongStorytimeCorner]

That .577 seems like overkill to me.,,but then again I don’t have a 3,600 lb killer starring at me at 60 yards! As a kid I always thought the Weatherby .460 would nicely do the job too!

[@mungo7136]

I think that when angry buffalo comes to ruin your day, the very concept of the "overkill" looses right to exist

[@thomasmusso1147]

Yep .. with a Cape Buff, 'too much gun' is a Myth. Anything less is akin to Sailing very close to the Wind.

[@ghozisyaifullah254]

Dead is dead

[@thomasmusso1147]

@@ghozisyaifullah254 Look up the definition of 'Overkill'. That should put the term into perspective.

[@Britishshooter]

Alain, I would love to know the aiming point on both kills. Was the first one a heart shot and the second on the nose? I have heard that the skull is so thick that you have to get the bullet through the nose on a straight charge. Is that a fact or myth? My Grandfather was a big game hunter in India, he shot 7 man eating tigers and a Snow leopard which entered his tent during a blizzard in the Himilayers and killed and then ate his Old English Sheepdog. He tracked it for 4 days and killed it. I have the skin hanging on my wall along with the Tolley 500 double express that killed it.

[@JAlainSmith]

First shot behind the shoulder and clipped the spine, second shot an inch below the eye into the brain. Thought the first shot killed it but no...

[@dutchfox265]

Never mind. What did that 577 cost? Beautiful rifle

[@JAlainSmith]

$6k a long time ago

[@zafaralvi8857]

Which bore you are using?

[@omerakisum]

Love from tanzania

[@mandlas.4305]

The buffalo is extremely dangerous. If you miss when it is charging you, you’re dead.

[@TheHippyHoppyHippo]

very long intro

[@outsideview9052]

So the charging bull was the one they thought was dead. It wasnt the young one who came after them. Correct?

[@mungo7136]

Yes, he answered that question few times in the comments (I also searched for this answer as the fur seemed to be matching but I was not sure). It was the same one.

[@ChitFromChinola]

Hats off to the camera guy . . .

[@pinkeye8441]

That bull was a grizzled looking warrior.

[@robertpetersson1390]

I cant find bowagra anywere.

[@JAlainSmith]

Supply chain issues...

[@interman7715]

Boagra add was hilarious 😂

[@bobhilly546312156332]

And they say pulling both triggers on a 12 gauge hurts imagine a big bore rifle

[@OldManMontgomery]

17:20 Buffalo goes down fast and 'right there". Do yourself a favor; mark down that spot. Then when charged and stopping the Buff. Much like any victory over a situation where the outcome is questionable, what a great feeling of elation and gratitude!

[@johnkertzman3223]

I bet you left a Democrat in your shorts when that Buffalo charged!

[@alanpeterson6224]

What kind of gun,cartridge, was it?

[@JAlainSmith]

.577 Nitro Express Alex Henry, 650 grain Choice Ammunition

[@alanpeterson6224]

J Alain Smith: Thank you.

[@capebuffalo02]

Awesome!

[@seventhson27]

From what I've seen, African big game hunts start at about $40,000. Must be nice.

[@idleonlooker1078]

No. If you shop around, you can get a trophy plains game hunt (5-7 species) for about US6-7K. Cull hunts a little cheaper (can't take the trophy). Today, a 7-day trophy cape buffalo hunt starts at about US10K. Best of luck!! 👍

[@pointerdogman2814]

Not true. You can hunt 5 trophy plains game antelope in S.Africa for $10000. That includes plane ticket and gratuities. Best time of your life if you're a hunter.

[@idleonlooker1078]

@@pointerdogman2814 Are you quoting US dollars, because I did not include airfares - as these will vary depending on his home location.

[@pointerdogman2814]

@@idleonlooker1078 i did a SA hunt for kudu, gemsbok, wildebeest, impala, blesbok for $7850. My flight to JB was $1337. With gratuity it was just about $10700.

[@pointerdogman2814]

@@idleonlooker1078 i looked at your website. Looks good. I spent much more because the trophies were excellent. Will go again in 2-3 yrs. I want a buff. I took 12 trophies this time. Best trip of my life.

[@MBCGRS]

Ahhh so that's the little version of the 577 then. I wondered what they looked like. I think they where originally designed for woman. Although I might be mistaken..?

[@453421abcdefg12345]

Ha Ha ! Just try shooting it in a Falling Block single shot, that will make your day!

[@JAlainSmith]

I hope you are a subscriber? We are going to adding a lot of content in the near future so you will not want to miss any of it. Thanks for the comments.

[@MBCGRS]

@Randy Joe Ha ha of course not. This guy just keeps spouting on like he is shooting the 3 inch 577. Not the 2 3/4 inch which has a whopping 30% less power. No more powerful than a 470 NE...

[@jozefhorvat3625]

Shoulder hit with 650gr bullet... SD 271. Not enough penetration. Buffalo charged. If he has used 750 grainer, result could be different after first shot...

[@flintrichards945]

When a big bull is coming at you like a freight train I want a .577 nitro double.

[@johnschaub7810]

18:45 that skinny african is outta there

[@kieranh2005]

Can't say I blame him too much... that's a lotta mad beef

[@dutchfox265]

What caliber is your double barrel rifle?

[@JAlainSmith]

577 NE

[@paulson409]

Second one is good

[@franklinarchambault5397]

good hunt good buffs

[@Peter-od7op]

Did they say what caliber gun was

[@JAlainSmith]

577 NE

[@Peter-od7op]

@@JAlainSmith ty

[@victorponce7238]

Well I thought it was just another hunting film. No oh no this is Mr J. Alain Smith people. And Mr cape buffalo you have a bad day coming ur way cuz Mr Smith is a crack shot with that powerful gun...open sight at that. Rest in peace Mr buffalo Ah ha 🙂😁👍

[@coady-wp3xf]

to be clear. you shot one not two ? this one that charged was the same one that got dropped first that was still ready to fight?

[@JAlainSmith]

Correct!

[@Dan-n-Duke-jr2ic]

See. I thought the same thing? Thanks for asking that

[@alijaanali9242]

Magnificent hunting

[@nateeller2683]

Looking at getting a first double, new to big bores. What would you recommend?

[@JAlainSmith]

470 NE easy to get ammo, lots of choices in manufacturers

[@nateeller2683]

@@JAlainSmith thank you

[@FG-gk8ov]

Beautifull

[@kykrazy6050]

17:09 & 18:47..whatcha came for.

[@caseyames4298]

How the fug is he gonna get all that meat outta there?

[@jamescooper2618]

@@nobodysreview6137 Nope. Truckload of African laborers will cut it up and haul it to the truck. Meat goes back to the village. Thats why they love safari hunters, They get to eat meat. Only thing that gets left behind is some of the guts and some bones.

[@jamescooper2618]

@@nobodysreview6137 That's why you ask questions, read about it and learn. Sport hunters give lots of money and protein to the local people who, otherwise, would have to scrounge for a living and possibly turn to poaching to eat.

[@jamescooper2618]

@UCH_UeyHZTGHMCLFYEJItAJg Yah maybe so, but remember, these are TV shows. They have limited time and most folks just want to see the kill not the prep or the clean up which is often tedious and boring. I have hunted my whole life so I am familiar with it all but someone who has not would not know what goes on. Hunting is more than just killing.

[@Sheddtycoon]

😂 LOve that Boagra

[@mikejohnson7768]

I was killed by a buffalo

[@rogergoodwin5533]

Reload reload reload.

[@syedakbar77]

Never seen any one shoot 577 so smoothly and composed. Amazing, ppl shooting 375 have much more jerk :). The first one jst dropped like a small deer. It was amazing

[@edwardfinn4141]

I ve never seen none shoot with gloves on their trigger finger…

[@FlyboyUS]

I'd like to see you hunt a cape with a crossbow

[@mehboobmangera6327]

If they come changing toward you and you miss you a gonnar for sure

[@larryviator4749]

whats next a bazooka

[@kauabarros9638]

Epic

[@magnusparkler7588]

No ear plugs?

[@JAlainSmith]

I try to wear em whenever I can, but I was a little rushed on this one.

[@magnusparkler7588]

J Alain Smith I guess that the blast and recoil must be loud in those calibers;-) luckily no game here in Sweden needs more than a 30-06 and supressors are getting better and better so mussle blast and recoil is history.

[@JAlainSmith]

We can use suppressors in most places in America however the regulations by the federal government [Obama] make them very hard to purchase. Good luck this fall and stay tuned we are going to be releasing a lot more content to this page and also Amazon Prime.

[@jimfarris3543]

Hey buddy how do you sight in a side-by-side rifle with iron sights or scope just curious

[@interman7715]

Jim Farris There regulated to both hit at a certain distance.

[@JackGorton1960s]

At the factory

[@jesussarabia4587]

Never seen better shot like that bro!!!

[@trg3761]

17.06 is the kill shot.

[@Nigscoop]

You hit him in the neck bro. Looks like a clean takedown shot. But you hit him in the neck infront of the shoulder blade. That was a bad shot. It looks like a clean heart shot by the way he drops. But you can clearly see it hits in the lower neck. Thats the reason that buffallo was still alive. Beceause you missed. Maybe a scope might have helped since you spent $10000 to make the trip anyways

[@kieranh2005]

If you want a set of sights that you can sight fast, its irons. Either Express sights or a ghost ring. A modern reflex sight might be as fast. A scope isn't.

[@acesetsthepacesmith7130]

A real man would use a 5.7 by 28 mm insted of a .577!

[@robcicco7897]

ace sets the pace smith ..50 cal it puts down trucks planes and terrorists behind walls at a mile. I hunt white tail deer in the boonies of ny state with a 1909 Argentine mouser 30.06 you wouldn't catch me on that buff hunt with nothing less then a 50 bmg on 300 yard away from targets

[@JAlainSmith]

Send me a copy of the video of you doing that...

[@nazikalala]

@@JAlainSmith that's how you kill the argument dead on its tracks🤣

[@MegaRiffraff]

What cal, is the double?

[@JAlainSmith]

577 NE

[@martacuspartacus4881]

No it would be the African 🦁 and the African 🐘 are the two most deadliest game in Africa alone. Both kill 500 people per year that's way more human fatalities then cape 🐃.

[@chevy427ify]

if that 577 don't do the job,,time too Run,,

[@OldManMontgomery]

Run? I may get killed but I have enough pride to die facing the threat!

[@raphaelmayson5469]

Fake charge