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This thread reminds me of Socrates advice- “ In Ancient Greece, Socrates had a great reputation for wisdom. One day, someone came to find the great philosopher and said to him: "Do you know what I just heard about your friend?" "A moment," replied Socrates. "Before you tell me, I would like...

30.06 with a Swift A-Frame bullet will get the job done. When the adrenaline kicks in (which it will) recoil will not be an issue.

Take more money with you- you ain't gonna just shoot warthogs and impalas !!

DO NOT GO TO AFRICA ! It is addictive and there is no game there !!

Great recording of your hunt and some beautiful trophies and awesome memories. Limcroma is a top-shelf operation.

Very unfortunate situation. Prayers for Michael and his family. Kudos to the trackers for their bravery and assisting in rescue efforts for Michael.

Gear- My last hunt was with 49#. I used 400 spine arrows with total arrow weight of 500 gr. COC BH's. No problems with penetration- try to keep shots w/I 20 yds. Shot placement is key. Vitals are forward on African game. Take plenty of photos. You will throughly enjoy the Kruger tour...

What a decoy!!!!

Have killed several critters with the Zwickey Eskimo BH Best of luck on your hunting pursuits

Very interesting and informative article. Tks for sharing.

SCI- Life Member Dallas Safari Club- Life Member NRA- Life Member MS Bowhunters Assn- Life Member Pope & Young- Regular Member I strongly believe in hunting related organizations that protect hunting sports and support wildlife conservation.

WELL DONE. CONGRATS!!

I had a successful and fun hunt with Limcroma. Good, quality outfit.

Excellent Klip !

I have carried a simple Case 3" folding knife on person. Never really needed a knife in Africa. Skinners take care of animal skinning and meat after kills.

I have experienced worst jet lag as I have aged. Go earlier to allow body to acclimate to time change. Why to pro golfers going to Great Britain 2 weeks in advance of the British Open- to acclimate to time change which affects the body actions.

I have read that the 165 gr. bullet is the optimum weight bullet for a .30 caliber rifle (30.06 or .308). As a side note I had to finish off a zebra with a .270. A 150 yd shot in the boiler room. Zebras are fairly thin-skinned animals.

One awesome story !! Thank you for sharing.

I have shot 2 elands with a bow. My first eland I hit high was a 20 yd, single lung shot. After 28 hours of chasing animal, I terminated hunt with a British .303. The second eland I shot was a double lung at 17 yd pass through. Animal expired in about 170 yds. I used a 62# compound with 500...

You are spot on my man! Great illustrations for vitals being forward compared to NA animals.

Get on FB and go to Texas Hunting Guides and Outfitters page. I think you will find a hookup with ease.

CORRECTION: 2000# eland not 200# eland.

Why would anyone hunt DG with mechanical BH and leave things to chance? I personally believe the only way to go is a fixed-blade COC BH. Just my 2-cents. For the record, I have killed 2000# water buff with a 65# bow and COC BH and have killed a 200# eland with a 62# bow with COC BH.

Check out Clint Arms Engravers and Silversmiths in Ingram, Tx. Does beautiful work.

I think "Africa" is in its own league. Comparing Africa to other hunts is comparing apples to oranges. Other hunts are likewise in their own league.

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"That would also look good with a photo beside it or framed into the wood somehow of each species." Please understand, I have limited "wife allotted space" for taxidermy work in our house.

My “Tiny 10” Board. Top to Bottom- klip, steenbuck, bush duiker

My prettiest- sable antelope 2nd prettiest- nyala 3rd prettiest- blue Wilde Don’t have one but an oryx makes a beautiful rug.

Prayers for his family.

Louisiana crawfish boiled with new potatoes & corn on cob

I know bow hunters who have taken elephant and hippo with a bow. One hunter made a one-shot kill on an elephant. It is a doable hunt with the proper equipment and proper shot placement. I had a PH tell me that most elephant bow hunts ended with a gun.

Warthog, zebra and blue wildebeest are the meats of choice for lions- that aught to tell you something !

1. Zebra 2. Blue Wildebeest 3. Warthog

I would suggest Ken Moody if I were focused on buffalo with a rifle. That is his forte'.

Great trophies!~. Congrats !!

I am right there with you with an affection for pig hunting. I have been fortunate to take feral hogs, Russian boar and warthog with my bow. In Africa, you can take as many animals as you want (non-permit species) as your wallet can handle. However, you can only import 2 warthogs. I did...

UPS delivered my Swift A-Frame ammo today! Onward toward sighting rifle scope with the ammo. Thank everyone for your input on the ammo/bullet I needed.

You had a great hunt and took some beautiful trophies. Congrats !!!~

I talked at length with Swift Ammo Company today. A decision has been made. I have ordered 180 gr. Swift A-Frame ammo for my 30.06. Ordered enough to re-sight gun for the ammo and for hunting.

Your #10 needs to be read and memorized; then put in your day pack.

I spoke with Barnes Ammo Co. this aft. They recommend the Barnes TTSX 180 in the 30.06 for nilgai. I appreciate all the feedback and suggestions for my question. Tkx

I am primarily a bowhunter but, I am considering a nilgai hunt in South Texas with a rifle. Most outfitters require a .300 magnum. I don't own a .300 magnum and not going to buy one. I have found an outfitter who will accept a hunter with a 30.06. Will be hunting over food plots. Shot...

Have bowhunted the Waterbergs with fond memories. Neat environment/eco-system. fond

WAiting on some details. Wks

You will have an enjoyable hunt with Limcroma. Quality outfitter.

Congrats on some nice trophies- Glad you had a great experience. Now the question- When are you going back ?

One-half of the trip would be devoted to a Mediterranean cruise. The other two weeks in Scandinavia.