Old warrior of a little Steinbok

[gizmo]

This little fella must have ruled the roost. Old scared up warrior of a Steinbok

 

[Green Chile]

Fantastic! Little monster for sure. Madala.

 

[Elkeater]

I love steenbok! After my daughter got one last month in Limpopo I took a very solid liking to them. That is a beauty.

 

[gizmo]

I love steenbok! After my daughter got one last month in Limpopo I took a very solid liking to them. That is a beauty.

Funny you mention that, I didn't care one way or another about them until I mounted one. After that I HAD to have one. I took mine in Namibia and unfortunately vaporized the little guy. I wanted him skinned for a full body and I dont think I could have made a pair out of slippers out of what was left of him after I shot him. Fortunately I have a spare Steinbok full body cape. Soooo, if I ever get to work on my own stuff I will FB him. I'll also have to shoot a common duiker next time I go.
Klipspringer is another that didn't do much for me until I mounted a couple and now I want one so bad I cant stand it. I totally get the whole tiny10 thing now, they are addictive!

 

[Elkeater]

Funny you mention that, I didn't care one way or another about them until I mounted one. After that I HAD to have one. I took mine in Namibia and unfortunately vaporized the little guy. I wanted him skinned for a full body and I dont think I could have made a pair out of slippers out of what was left of him after I shot him. Fortunately I have a spare Steinbok full body cape. Soooo, if I ever get to work on my own stuff I will FB him. I'll also have to shoot a common duiker next time I go.
Klipspringer is another that didn't do much for me until I mounted a couple and now I want one so bad I cant stand it. I totally get the whole tiny10 thing now, they are addictive!

Ya my next trip over (hopefully in ‘27) I want to finish my spiral slam with a Bushbuck and Eland. After that all I want is steenbok, grey duiker and klipspringer. I’ll let the kids shoot the big critters.

My daughter shot a steenbok and my SIL shot a duiker and I was very impressed with how pretty they both were. They both got a bit messed up with large exit holes. Nothing that can’t be repaired but still messier than I would have like to see. The next trip over I’m packing a .223 with 70gr Barnes just for the smaller antelope and night critters like porcupine, civet and genet.

 

[gizmo]

Ya my next trip over (hopefully in ‘27) I want to finish my spiral slam with a Bushbuck and Eland. After that all I want is steenbok, grey duiker and klipspringer. I’ll let the kids shoot the big critters.

My daughter shot a steenbok and my SIL shot a duiker and I was very impressed with how pretty they both were. They both got a bit messed up with large exit holes. Nothing that can’t be repaired but still messier than I would have like to see. The next trip over I’m packing a .223 with 70gr Barnes just for the smaller antelope and night critters like porcupine, civet and genet.

I was think the same on the 223 front. I’m even considering my 17HMR. Hell a 22 will kill them so 17HMR should do nicely.

 

[sgt_zim]

Funny you mention that, I didn't care one way or another about them until I mounted one. After that I HAD to have one. I took mine in Namibia and unfortunately vaporized the little guy. I wanted him skinned for a full body and I dont think I could have made a pair out of slippers out of what was left of him after I shot him. Fortunately I have a spare Steinbok full body cape. Soooo, if I ever get to work on my own stuff I will FB him. I'll also have to shoot a common duiker next time I go.
Klipspringer is another that didn't do much for me until I mounted a couple and now I want one so bad I cant stand it. I totally get the whole tiny10 thing now, they are addictive!

That's why I'm bringing my 6.5 Swede to Limpopo next month in addition to the 9.3x62. Just in case I run across a trophy steenbok or common duiker.

160 gr pills at about 2400 fps, damage should be minimal.

 

[Cucuy]

Love the 6.5 Swede! May be a bit much for the little fellas. When talking about the cartridge, I have an 80s flashback…

 

[russ473]

Ever thought of using a bigger rifle, .375 with solids for the small guys. it works really well with no damage...