Zimbabwe Elephant and Leopard

[jdemocko]

After many trips to Africa I finally got a Leopard on my plate. Found a super deal on a combo Elephant and Leopard in Southern Zim on the Limpopo River. History has shown a number of big tuskers have been taken in this concession as they head North across the river. I plan on carrying my VC 500 NE with CEB solids for the elephant, which has been tried and true in the past. However, this is my first Leopard and I plan on bringing my 300 Win Mag shooting 180 gn Swift Sciroccos.

Any advice on this set up for Leopard?

 

[M70375!]

Your choice for leopard sounds perfect to me.

 

[farmer_john]

What outfitter are you going with?

 

[jdemocko]

Your choice for leopard sounds perfect to me.

My other choice was a 180gn Hammer Hunter. Both shoot about the same out of my gun.

 

[dchum]

My other choice was a 180gn Hammer Hunter. Both shoot about the same out of my gun.

Use the scirocco!

 

[jdemocko]

What outfitter are you going with?

Johan Hermann. I have been hunting with him for 10 years now.

 

[Scott CWO]

You’re all set. Let us know how it goes!

 

[AZDAVE]

You are set for rifles!

I would also look at the optics on the Leopard rifle to have very good light gathering capabilities. As you shot will most likely be right before sunset or at sunrise.

I like the 2-10 range of magnification myself.

 

[Philip Glass]

After many trips to Africa I finally got a Leopard on my plate. Found a super deal on a combo Elephant and Leopard in Southern Zim on the Limpopo River. History has shown a number of big tuskers have been taken in this concession as they head North across the river. I plan on carrying my VC 500 NE with CEB solids for the elephant, which has been tried and true in the past. However, this is my first Leopard and I plan on bringing my 300 Win Mag shooting 180 gn Swift Sciroccos.

Any advice on this set up for Leopard?

I had the same set up on my last leopard. With my Z8 scope it was an amazing and effective option for leopard. "Option"! What am I saying? This was THE superior setup for leopard.

 

[One Day...]

I concur with the rest of the group: the 300 Win Mag shooting 180 gr Swift Scirocco will do the job.

Leopard is the one DG on which you want a quick opening bullet.

My own leopard medicine is not all that different: .300 Wby shooting 180 gr Nosler Partition

 

[jdemocko]

Got the scope covered. My 300 wears a Swaro Zi8 with a 56 mm Objective

 

[Jon G]

Your choice for leopard sounds perfect to me.

I have been shooting a lot with 30.06 and .308 but after I started using the 300 win mag for a variety of african animals there is no going back. It gives you that extra punch, like 30.06 on steroids

 

[Rare Breed]

Got the scope covered. My 300 wears a Swaro Zi8 with a 56 mm Objective

And then some that is top of the line !!!

 

[BRICKBURN]

Any advice on this set up for Leopard?

Pick and spot and aim carefully.
Good luck.

 

[Killo]

Looking for Leopard next July in Niassa

300 H&H with 168gr Berger

 

[coreydb]

Any expanding, deep penetration bullet will be fine. Many to choose from, whether its lead o monolithic; pick your poison. If in doubt, ask your PH.

 

[Dparr]

Got the scope covered. My 300 wears a Swaro Zi8 with a 56 mm Objective

Perfect.

 

[Mtn_Infantry]

That combo will do well. Personally, I wanted a softer bullet and opted for a Corelokt. Ultimately, shot placement is key regardless of the bullet you pick.

 

[Rare Breed]

Corelokt a great choice!