T. Riekers Sporting Agency
P.O. Box 603
Hicksville, New York 11802
(516) 804-9750

September 10, 2005

Buffalo Bore Ammunition Company
Post Office Box 40
Carmen, ID 83462

Dear Sir:

We recently inquired about your ammo to issue to our clients that wish to take big game with the 45-70 caliber. After consulting with you we purchased a quantity of your 405 grain Expander loads from Cabela’s. 

We sighted in several Winchester 1886 and Marlin 1895 rifles. With peep sights we chose 3 inches high at 100 yards for our sight –in groups. One Winchester produced 1.75 inch groups from the bench. The average for all of the guns was 2.25 inch groups. We were satisfied with the accuracy and dependability of the cartridges so my husband Joe set out to test the rounds on game. 

A Maine black bear came in broadside at about 15 yards. The first shot hit 4inches high of the elbow in the shoulder area. A quick second and third shot also connected in the shoulder area. Being anxious and excited my husband did not wait to quickly climb down from the stand to see the bear.

About 30 yards from the tree stand the bear was lying wounded in a crouched position. It came barreling out of the brush in an attempt to run past Joe. A quick shot to the chest sent the bear rolling end over head right into Joe. The bear knocked Joe over and ripped his shirt as well as broke the back sight off the rifle. Another shot ended the ordeal. Looking back, Joe said he should have waited at least a half hour in the tree stand before looking for the bear.

The Buffalo Bore rounds each penetrated completely through the bear. Two went through broadside, one in the back and out the stomach and two into the chest and out the hip and haunches. The exit holes were each about the size of a golf ball. 

We will be giving Buffalo Bore ammo to all our hunters shooting large game at our Texas ranch and on African Trips as well as bear hunts. The only thing we may change is to utilize your 430 grain Penetrator on animals that are intended for lifesize mounts so we limit the exit hole damage to the hide. Thanks for a great product!

Mrs. Toni Ann Riekers