Two Brothers, A .3006 Rifle & A Very Angry Leopard

Springfield manufactured 30-06 caliber rifles for use by the American Military during World War I. They had a Mauser style action and were commonly available as surplus. Back in the late 1950s they could be purchased for $14.95 and $5.00 shipping and handling. These rifles were very accurate as well as robust and large numbers of them were sporterized for use by hunters.
Shootist43
Yes. The Springfield rifle was the one which killed this leopard. It was loaded with a 220 grain Remington firm soft nose bullet called a core locked or something similar. It worked very well on the leopard. I hope that some one here might identify the other rifle . It was very interesting looking.
 
Thank you again for a wonderful story!

I think round-nosed FMJs from Woodleigh are fine for buffalo, but not the best for smaller game.
BenKK , you are welcome . Thank you so much for enjoying. Yes . Blunt nose bullets are good for dangerous animals. Unfortunately , the ones used by DB had pointed black tips .
 
Mr. Rahman, yet another excellent story, thank you!
The "Gui Shap" was a water monitor lizard, does that sound correct? If so I would understand why you would not have wanted to be wading with them.
 
T
Mr. Rahman, yet another excellent story, thank you!
The "Gui Shap" was a water monitor lizard, does that sound correct? If so I would understand why you would not have wanted to be wading with them.
Trogon , thank you so much .
I just did an internet search. That is exactly what they are. Filthy creatures , they are . I respect every animal which l have ever had to hunt. However , l have no respect for crocodiles or water monitors. Crocodiles are very malicious in killing. They will not bite you to death. They will drown you , and then take your corpse into a hole and eat your corpse. Fortunately , water monitors are very easily killed by a AAA cartridge .
 
I would enjoy reading stories about any of the smaller wildlife, if you ever need a break from writing about the big game. Venomous snakes and pythons would be pretty neat, I think.
 
Dear mr Rahman,
Thank you again for fascinating story!

Decades later, one of popular american authors, writers and safari hunter - once wrote something like this:

"there is no bigger compliment in hunting, then when you professional hunter invites you to follow the track of wounded dangerous animal with tracker and him, to finish the job".

However, those things are valid even without saying with ethical hunters.
 
Black tip ammo sounds like armor piercing. Definitely not good for hunting. Great story. Another one tomorrow?
New Boomer
I just did one internet search on the armor piercing bullets. You are very correct. Those are the black pointed tip bullets. Thank you so much for you support. Yes , hopefully another new account tomorrow night
 
I would enjoy reading stories about any of the smaller wildlife, if you ever need a break from writing about the big game. Venomous snakes and pythons would be pretty neat, I think.
Trogon
I can easily give an acct of the snakes and water monitors. Unfortunately , l do not have many photograph of those . It must be remembered that these creatures were viewed as vermin during our time and not trophy animals. Therefore , coming across them and killing them was part of our daily routine , the same way somebody might kill a cockroach today . If the lack of photographs is not a problem , then it would be my honor to relate such an account to you all.
 
Dear mr Rahman,
Thank you again for fascinating story!

Decades later, one of popular american authors, writers and safari hunter - once wrote something like this:

"there is no bigger compliment in hunting, then when you professional hunter invites you to follow the track of wounded dangerous animal with tracker and him, to finish the job".

However, those things are valid even without saying with ethical hunters.
Mark Hunter
That is very correct. I suppose my poor client , DB might have gotten a little perplexed at the thought of going into the foliage on foot to pursue his wounded leopard
 
I have happy memories of an Aboriginal friend diving under the surface in a freshwater creek to seek and do hand-to-hand battle with a wounded water goanna, a delicacy! My friend was successful, with not much of his own blood spilled, and there was lots of happy laughter from the rest of us who weren’t brave enough to go in!
 
I have happy memories of an Aboriginal friend diving under the surface in a freshwater creek to seek and do hand-to-hand battle with a wounded water goanna, a delicacy! My friend was successful, with not much of his own blood spilled, and there was lots of happy laughter from the rest of us who weren’t brave enough to go in!
BenKK
Your friend is an extraordinarily brave man. Our Garo trackers were fearless and would kill these creatures with their ram daos. I chose the relatively cowardly but safer approach : a shot-gun loaded with AAA cartridge.
 
What a fascinating story, with an great ending. Enjoyed every bit of it. Thank you!
 
I am enjoying your writings and remembrances. You had some exceptional hunts. Thanks for sharing them with us here.
Bruce
 

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