In conclusion then, shotguns and lions are a first class recipe for a mauled hunter, whilst if the National Parks records are anything to go by, a shotgun and a wounded leopard are not always a good mix. Leave shotguns for the birds and stick to rifles for big game. That way you don't get hurt… however, always carry a handgun when following up wounded cats. Pistoling a peeved pussy on top of you is infinitely easier than trying to throttle it. (If you are a complete chicken like myself, fit a bayonet to your rifle. You can then keep kitty at a reasonable distance while drawing your revolver: -much better than giving it an arm to chew on.)