I voted 35 Whelen for the same reason. With correct shot placement and soft enough bullet, it should work well, right?
The word "initial" is definitely concerning
I don’t think so, except in the case where you are using a soft, and decidto mount it. IMO of course
Meaning to distinguish from a follow-up after tracking a wounded leopard into the thick scary stuff. Ideally only shot…but not sure how to word to impart intended meaning other than “initial.”
I do not beleive a initial blast from 570 grain soft will need a 2nd shot, unless you want to extinguish the species from the face of the earth
As you’re probably aware, leopard spots are unique so usually easy to identify in trail cam photos. He was apparently the boss cat of the area. He was also extremely “smart”, seldom visiting a bait site more than a night or two. At least ten hunters tried to get this cat but no one was successful; they “ settled” for other good toms as the area held plenty of cats. I liked the challenge and was willing to go home empty handed. In all, I spent about 7 weeks over three years in pursuit. He won although we got very close. Since then, the property was sold and hunting is no longer permitted. I kind of like knowing he made it. That’s the short version.
Beautiful capture.
is that really where the bullet stopped? if so what was the angle?
