Recent content by cooperjd

I have not taken any to Africa, so i can only report my experiences here. .22-250, 8 twist, 70gr hammer hunter loaded about 3,400fps. killed multiple SC whitetails from 50-238 yards. all shots in the chest/vitals and broadside. average distance traveled after the shot is about 40 yards with...

I've only hunted RSA, but did manage a buffalo with my bow the second trip. If we are discussing Africa my #1 would be a giant bull ele, but unless i create a successful business that is highly unlikely to happen financially. In North america it would be a dall sheep. Very difficult to pick...

You're the same age as my pops. Well, he turns 73 in June. Mom hits 70 this year. He and I have really missed out on adventures the last few years due to his immobility and injuries. 4 of his best friends and his sister died in 2025, mortality is hitting him hard right now. But 93 is not at...

He is a blast to hunt with. Tell him i said hello and i will be back as soon as i can. Let us know how it goes!

the eland on video: the buffalo video:

I appreciate all the responses thus far. I turned 45 last week. I think about this stuff a lot... I'm lucky enough to have been on a decent amount of adventures with my Dad. As soon as I was out of grad school and a working engineer, we started going on a trip every year somewhere. Maybe it...

that looks great! I'm planning out my zebra pedestal now. he should be completed within the next month, gotta figure out what i want to do. I'm impressed by your geometry skills!

I went in July of 24 to RSA. capes: cape buff, eland, zebra, gemsbok backskins for all as well skulls for all but zebra. dip/pack with swift: $950 Badger Cargo: $1,900 (sent turkish air to chicago) D&L brokerage and shipping to the wildlife gallery: $1,665 so I am 4500 in before any tanning...

If only this were a 416.... GLWS!

Good, i was about ready to call and order something else i dont need!

Yeah, my buddy Larry lucked up on that one!

New to this forum, been on AR, LRH, RS, archerytalk, for a long time, same username. Here is a hunt I did last year Outfitter: Stefan Joubert Safaris (near Thabazimbi) PH: Stefan Joubert Dates: left ATL 17 July, returned 29 July. Bowtech CPXL, 31.5", 82#. Gold Tip 720gr total arrows with...

I am certainly no expert, I have only been twice, both to Limpopo South Africa, with 2 different outfits. I bowhunted both times. I went in August and July. In general, I have been bowhunting now for 30 years. The first trip was entirely blinds over water. It is great to do, you see a TON of...

Contact the wildlife gallery and see what they say. They sent my buffalo that i want tanned hair off to Yosts and i believe thats where my buddy’s hippo is headed as well