tradmark, I know what you mean. When animals get that big they just seem to be almost bullet proof. Even though I didn't hunt them in Africa I talked with the PH's & seeing you guys here on the different forums that have shot the bigger, nasty stuff I know it's a different ball game. Would be fun to tangle with one up close & personal. If I had my choice it would be hippo's on land, not in the water, I would prefer a fair fight. Wouldn't give a nickel to shoot one in the water. Congrats to all of you who have hunted the really big stuff.

Dick