Crazy! Cow Elephant charge!

[CZDiesel]

 

[grand veneur]

It is to be expected that you will be attacked. The cow was certainly dead and for this reason it would have been wiser in a first time to move away in order to keep a safe distance and wait to see what happens. Fortunately, the incident ended well, but not for the second cow.

 

[BeeMaa]

Hindsight is always 20/20. They made the decisions they did for whatever reasons and were fortunate to not be injured or worse.

The lion was absolutely amazing. Very impressive. Anyone have an idea of how old it was?

 

[Foxi]

Great video, especially a really great lion, old as a stone.
The first shot on the Ele cow would have been far too oblique for me, pointed from behind into the brain, didn't work either.
But all's well that ends well

 

[Altitude sickness]

For me, that’s what makes them exciting to hunt. And why it’s a heavy responsibility to be prepared.

And also to be walking next to a PH that can save your life if need be.

On the first cow. It was Buzz’ second shot that put her down. And on the second cow Buzz didn’t wait and dropped the second cow. No time for discussion.

 

[Green Chile]

I wouldn't second guess any of what Buzz did. He obviously wanted to drop the first cow quickly instead of a heart shot running around. Probably there were other cows by the way he backed them off...and then obviously there was the 2nd one. It's the ones that come in silent that can really make it dangerous. She charged from way back. That wasn't a mock charge either. Buzz has a LOT of experience with this. I say well done.

 

[Philip Glass]

I just watched that last night! I would never second guess Buzz. It can happen anytime. Those cows are crazy and smart at the same time.

 

[SRvet]

What impressed me was how close the two bullet holes were. Presumably one was from Buzz’s .500 and the second from David Manns .458 Lott. Not sure where the clients shot went!

 

[Firebird]

Love that old lion with a permanent underbite snarl and what appears to be a tumor/scar tissue on his spine. Job well done.
Impressive work on the elephants as well-not only the shooters but the camera man to be commended!

 

[Hunt anything]

It looked like the first cow turned her head just before the first shot.
Great old lion.
I would never second guess Buzz, they obviously backed away for a bit but not long enough. I think I heard them say she was making some noise and they probably wanted to put her out of her misery.

 

[Cme1983]

Love that old lion with a permanent underbite snarl and what appears to be a tumor/scar tissue on his spine. Job well done.
Impressive work on the elephants as well-not only the shooters but the camera man to be commended!

The camera man was Andy MacDonald, he is as good as it gets IMO.

 

[Green Chile]

Good call out on the camera work...not easily done! Ice water in the veins.

 

[baxterb]

What impressed me was how close the two bullet holes were. Presumably one was from Buzz’s .500 and the second from David Manns .458 Lott. Not sure where the clients shot went!

Looks like just over the head into the top of the back

 

[hwr239]

There's nothing as terrifying as an old, toothless woman in Walmart pissed off because they're out of filterless Camels - except a tuskless cow elephant!

 

[towserthemouser]

Man what an adrenaline rush that must have been for all involved. My experience is that the camera slows things down a lot, and in real life it feels much faster. You have to OODA loop and act very quickly. I'd say they did pretty dang good.

 

[Green Chile]

OODA loop is right on the money. Observation...orientation...decision...action...do it quickly or reap the consequences. It seems slow in real time but it's cracking like a whip!

 

[Hunting Hitman]

Well done Buzz and team. Congratulations to the Hunter on a fine hunt.

HH

 

[Altitude sickness]

Thank goodness the trackers are always on alert and hanging back watching.

 

[sniper7]

That was excellent!

 

[Raven]

Great hunting. One can only envy.