Sharpshooters Closing on the Herd is in a way a play on words, since the warrior has a sharps 50 caliber buffalo rifle in his hands. This was a very powerful rifle and highly prized by the buffalo people. It is getting late in the day and they may have been following this heard for many miles. If one buffalo sensed danger and started to run, the whole herd would run, so caution was very important. They have a good vantage point on this rock outcropping so there may be meat in camp tonight.