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Kudu and Caliber
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That is very kind of you to mention and the sentiment is greatly appreciated.
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Going back to 2011. With a 308W approximately 110M with a Norma Oryx 180 gr. DRT, was an old bull with not much more in the tank. Shot in the Limpopo Province quite close to Thabazimbi.
Recommending appropriate calibers for dense 400-500LBS trophy animals drives you nuts??
Sure smaller guns works - as we all know.
RolandtheHeadless
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The only kudu I ever shot, below. Taken with a .300 WM, shooting a 200-grain Swift A-Frame.
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If I was ONLY after a Kudu, my choice of cartridge would likely be 7x64, or .308, or .30R Blaser. Not that those choices are any better than many others, they're just what I like and have, and will work perfectly fine.
If I was also hunting in a dangerous game area, or hunting dangerous game at the same time, I'd likely choose my 9.3x62, or 9.3x74R or .375H&H. Just because you never know what's around the next bend in the river valley, or behind the next bush.
I've taken only two Kudu, one with a rented .30-06 and one with my trusty 9.3x62. When in Lion or Buffalo country, carrying the 9.3 gives me more peace of mind.
If I was also hunting in a dangerous game area, or hunting dangerous game at the same time, I'd likely choose my 9.3x62, or 9.3x74R or .375H&H. Just because you never know what's around the next bend in the river valley, or behind the next bush.
I've taken only two Kudu, one with a rented .30-06 and one with my trusty 9.3x62. When in Lion or Buffalo country, carrying the 9.3 gives me more peace of mind.
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What ever rifle I have in my hands between the 6.5 CM and the 500/416 NE. They are soft.
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I'm a big mid-bore fan and Love the 35 Whelen, at the SCI show this year my dad @Shootist43 gave me a LH Zastava M70 in 9.3x62, so from now on I plan on taking all of my PG with a 9.3x62. If for some reason Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, or Croc end up on the menu the 9.3x62 will handle them too.
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crossfire3006 wrote on Hornedfrogbbq's profile.
An excellent AH member right here! I had a fantastic transaction with Hornedfrogbbq (I was the seller). His communication was first rate, payment was extremely fast, and I would have absolutely no reservations at all dealing with him again. Thank you, F!
Here we are, the last day of the show in Denver, it's been a good show but expecting a quiet day today. I will be back for-sure to do this show next year and maybe also do the one in Sacramento California.
On Monday I will be hitting the road driving from Denver and eventually make it down to Atlanta for the flight home.
its going to be a good year!
On Monday I will be hitting the road driving from Denver and eventually make it down to Atlanta for the flight home.
its going to be a good year!