Chasing the Black Death

[franzfmdavis]

Congratulations on a great hunt.

Just clarifying Von Gruff is in New Zealand I’m in Australia

I do like the covered sheath option. I considered the Tahr Hunter model with that.

You're right - apologies!

 

[franzfmdavis]

Did you recover any of the bullets?

I didn't - I thought about it a few days too late.

 

[franzfmdavis]

Franz, I am so so proud of you. Heartiest congratulations, my young friend. A magnificent Cape buffalo you bagged. And such level headed shooting.

Next hunt, hippopotamus on land !

Thank you! I would love to! I was speaking with Mr. Sullivan a few weeks back and he mentioned that he has one of the best areas to hunt Hippo on land. The name of the area escapes me, but I believe it is in Tanzania?

 

[Hunter-Habib]

Thank you! I would love to! I was speaking with Mr. Sullivan a few weeks back and he mentioned that he has one of the best areas to hunt Hippo on land. The name of the area escapes me, but I believe it is in Tanzania?

Right you are ! Southern Sealous.

 

[Brian]

I put together a short video of my first Cape Buffalo:

I hope ya'll enjoy it!

Date: March 10, 2026
Country: Republic of South Africa
Outfitter: Nahla Safaris
PH: Marco Smit
Tracker: Collin
Hunter: Franz Davis
Cameraman: Nathan Moritz
Quarry: Cape Buffalo
Size: 141" SCI Score, 42" Spread, 18" Boss
Rifle: Heym 88B Safari Double Rifle
Caliber: 470 Nitro Express
Projectiles: Swift A-Frame 500g (hand-loaded)

Wonderful Buffalo. Your first shot was perfect. Good choice of bullets, those A-frames really work, don't they.

 

[ftothfadd]

Well done Franz!
Congratulations!

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Well done and great shooting!

 

[AZDAVE]

Nice shooting! Congratulations my friend.