180 gr Nosler Accubond shot from a 300 WM at 150 m. Speed is 2990 f/s.
BWB Bull was square and a double lung heart shot.
Bullet was recovered on the other-side just under the skin.
I have read all the post and there is a lot of merit in everyones opinion. I have been hunting in Africa since I was a young boy of 6. This is 54 years ago. In all terrain from mountains to open flat plains and the desert.
I will not take a quad stick into thick bush. It is stupid. I will also...
I have been shooting from sticks for many years. All being the traditional African sticks or the Primos 3 legged ones.
On my recent trip I was using Accurate Concept shootings sticks. Looked weird initially but the best platform I ever shot from. Worthwhile checking out. See attached pics
I am a local and have hunted with Jacques for the past 12 years. I will be hunting in May again at Koringkoppies. Let me know what you would lime to know and I can email you Pictures or information you would want from Koringkoppies. [redacted]
They are a family owned Outfitter. Great people
I think it has something to do with it being a pushfeed rather than controled feed. I own one. Never had any issues with it and it shoot any time of ammo extremely accurate.
Used the G5 Mega meats again 2 weeks ago and they did not let me down. Just on a point of interest. The Megameat consist of 2 types of steel. The actual point which is hard and sharp as well as the threaded part which is a softer steel that will allow the head to bend instead of break when...
Used it on 3 trips now. First trip in April, shot Gemsbuck, BWB on frist trip, then in May BWB and Impala and last week again - impala.
They deliver every time. Huge wound channels. I posted pics of previous trip on this forum.
I have been using Quickload for years now. GRT is a beter version in my opinion as all calculation and calibrations are made for you. Less margin for mistakes.
youtube has a very good introduction of how to use GRT.
SEARCH Cassie Nienaber GRT.
like Africa hunting this is free. And data is...
I have used G5 Montec's and G5 T3 mechanical in the past to hunt. They always worked for me. I had to switch to another Broadhead due to the fact that T3 blades are no longer available. I chose the G5 Mega Meat. It is a really good option. It leaves a massive blood trail and was easy to recover...
Will do so. Hunting in August again. Extremely nice place. Because it is so big each day is different. Flats, mountains hills, river. Absolutely heaven.
Just came back from a hunt with Mananga Safaris. Kobus Fourie and his team is an amazing outfitter. The place is 20,000 + hectares and the animals in supreme condition. Highly recommend and wil be back again and again. Thanks Mananga and I will see you soon
Blue Wildebeest at 214 m standing square. Double lung and heart shot. Bullet found trapped under skin on the exit side.
30-06 180gr Nosler AB @ 2685 f/s
Retained weight - 110.8gr
Bull ran about 60 m before going down.
Blue Wildebeest at 214 m standing square. Double lung and heart shot. Bullet found trapped under skin on the exit side.
30-06 180gr Nosler AB @ 2685 f/s
Retained weight - 110.8gr
Bull ran about 60 m before going down.
Ridgewalker is giving very good advise.
If I may add. Know the anatomy of the animals. Hunting in the plains will be ok as you will see the complete animal most of the time. Hunting in the bush, you might only see parts of the animal through the bush. It is not always going to be a square on...
I hunt warthog and bush pig in the maize fields and bush. I used to use a shot gun with slugs and a 357 Mag revolver as back up. The problem is the the shotgun has 2 slugs only. When the bush pig comes for you , 2 is not a lot. Second is that the shotgun is too long to swing in the maize fields...
Movement and scent is your biggest problem. When walking, stay about 2 -3 yards directly behind your guide. You do what he does. If he stops, you stop etc. It is his job to track and find animals. He knows the environment and the prey. He will also shield you from the animals seeing you. When...
Safari and Outdoor has large shops in Jo'burg, East Rand and Pretoria. All easy accessible from the main highways to North West, Mpumalanga and Limpopo Provinces from OR Tambo in Jo'burg. So an easy stop on the way top your hunting destination, should you require to purchase ammo.
Shootist43 asked me to find out about the procedures and documents required when a US hunter wants to purchase ammo in SA while on Safari.
I have asked a couple of Weapons and ammo dealers as well as a local Outfitter what the requirements and procedures are.
1. You will need to produce your...
Just spend a week on the game farm again .It is between Vaalwater and Modimolle. True South African bushveld. Just attaching a picture to remind everyone what our bushveld looks like. When hunting here chose your caliber and bullets wisely.
Shots are taken in the small gap between the tree...
Just spend a week on the game farm again .It is between Vaalwater and Modimolle. True South African bushveld. Just attaching a picture to remind everyone what our bushveld looks like. When hunting here chose your caliber and bullets wisely.
Shots are taken in the small gap between the tree...
This is exactly my point. Using a Berger on a quartering or full frontal is a bad idea as it disintegrates and a poor shot. Using Barnes, Swift or Nosler, it is a perfectly fine shot and as deadly as square on, as you destroy the major arteries and heart.
Yes you are correct. I have never hunted with Berger but I was the spotter last year on our Kalahari trip where my hunting buddy shot a Gemsbok on the shoulder. The bullet disintegrated on the bone and the Gemsie showed us the farm for the next 6 hours.
Second experience with a Berger was this...
My 2c
I would rather hunt with a premium bullet like Barnes, Nosler AB or partition giving me a 2” grouping than shoot a Berger VLD with a .5 grouping. The target on most animals are 6” and larger. The tight grouping means nothing if there is no penetration. Why would you put the hunt success in...
I hunt warthog and bush pig in the maize fields and bush. I used to use a shot gun with slugs and a 357 Mag revolver as back up. The problem is the the shotgun has 2 slugs only. When the bush pig comes for you , 2 is not a lot. Second is that the shotgun is too long to swing in the maize fields...
I have not used the Hornady but do hunt with a Tikka 30-06 and Tikka 300 WM using Nosler AB 180gr. They have not let me down. I have posted some pictures on this thread where we recovered these bullets. As accurate as you can ask for. Attached is a pic of a Waterbuck taken with the 30-06 using...
I have not used the Hornady but do hunt with a Tikka 30-06 and Tikka 300 WM using Nosler AB 180gr. They have not let me down. I have posted some pictures on this thread where we recovered these bullets. As accurate as you can ask for. Attached is a pic of a Waterbuck taken with the 30-06 using...
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