MarkB
AH elite
As many have stated, fast bullets create shock and that opens the thin skinned species. Africa or NA. I have shot and gutted wolves and coyotes with a 300wsm in NA, many jackals, duikers, were destroyed for taxidermy full mounts also using 375, 308 with accidental softs or even solids when something hard is hit. Stomach full of bait?
My genet last year was gutted with a 100 yd 223 shot, yet my civet was perfect, 308 solid travelled length with no damage on entry or exit. Yet same gun/bullet removed a porcupines head. Shooting hyrax with 22 mag was perfect with no damage.
For a designated/specific small thin skin African game hunt the shotgun/22 hornet is the perfect match. One gun with options and skin damage is minimal in or out for bullet. I must say those cold night hunts on the back of the truck looking for the right eyes are one of my favourite hunts. The combo gun provides every option and covers all species just about perfect for any mounting. Leave that 22-250 at home.
MB
My genet last year was gutted with a 100 yd 223 shot, yet my civet was perfect, 308 solid travelled length with no damage on entry or exit. Yet same gun/bullet removed a porcupines head. Shooting hyrax with 22 mag was perfect with no damage.
For a designated/specific small thin skin African game hunt the shotgun/22 hornet is the perfect match. One gun with options and skin damage is minimal in or out for bullet. I must say those cold night hunts on the back of the truck looking for the right eyes are one of my favourite hunts. The combo gun provides every option and covers all species just about perfect for any mounting. Leave that 22-250 at home.
MB