SOUTH AFRICA: Elephant Hunt With Paw Print Safaris 2015

[matt85]

state of the art!!!!!i have my hornady bullet also.beautiful.

calling the Hornady DGS bullet "state of the art" is a bit much. its the same kind of bullet as the Woodleigh FMJ which is pretty much the same bullet that has been used on elephant for the last 120+ years. steel jacketed bullets have proved they will work effectively on elephant as long as the angle isn't too extreme.

CAustin, are you able to import this ivory?

-matt

 

[CAustin]

Matt this is a fully importable bull!

 

[huntermn15]

Huntermn15
Bryson and I begin the journey home the 7th. Best wishes on your hunt!

If your in Joburg on the 4th, I'd be happy to meet of drinks and or dinner.

 

[edward]

calling the Hornady DGS bullet "state of the art" is a bit much. its the same kind of bullet as the Woodleigh FMJ which is pretty much the same bullet that has been used on elephant for the last 120+ years. steel jacketed bullets have proved they will work effectively on elephant as long as the angle isn't too extreme.

CAustin, are you able to import this ivory?

-matt

my comment ,state of the art,refers to charlies success on his elephant!!!however regardless your opinion on the bullet in question,the elephant is dead and charlie has his tusks!

 

[matt85]

my comment ,state of the art,refers to charlies success on his elephant!!!however regardless your opinion on the bullet in question,the elephant is dead and charlie has his tusks!

what exactly was my "opinion"? that steel jacketed bullets work on elephants? i was just saying they weren't "state of the art", if i was mistaken and you were talking about the animal kill then i apologize.

@CAustin that's outstanding, your trophy room will be the envy of hunters everywhere!

-matt

 

[edward]

what exactly was my "opinion"? that steel jacketed bullets work on elephants? i was just saying they weren't "state of the art", if i was mistaken and you were talking about the animal kill then i apologize.

@CAustin that's outstanding, your trophy room will be the envy of hunters everywhere!

-matt

as i stated above,state of the art refers to charlies one shot kill.

 

[johnnyblues]

Way to go Charlie! I'm so happy for you man. Great trophy I'm sure your on cloud 9. I'm outta here in 6 days... Can't wait!

 

[johnnyblues]

Hornady DGS retained almost all it's weight and is just slightly distorted. It went into the bulls right side of the head three inches in front of the ear hole. It was recovered just under the skin on the left side.

Now that's what I call a good bullet!!!!

Glad you got good performance Charlie. I was worried after the problems Gizmo had.

 

[AZDAVE]

Congratz! All the prep time and work paid off Has your son been successful on his hunt?

 

[JustinC]

Charlie, congratulations on a successful hunt and the realization of a very special and personal hunting accomplishment!

Enjoy the rest of your time here in SA!

 

[enysse]

Congrats, great job Charlie!!!!!

 

[CAustin]

Well folks today is Monday and. Mike smith from Capricorn Taxidermy came to collect the elephant trophy. By this posting he should be half way back to Polokwane. It is a good feeling to have the tusks in his hands so that he can begin the cleaning and export process! Lots of skin to be made I to leather. I kept the tail and ears as well as the feet. One big front leg bone will look great on my office self!
Thanks to Mike for making the drive.

 

[WFet]

Whoop!

 

[CAustin]

Getting a giraffe is proving to be very difficult! Bryson has taken a couple of shots but no hit yet! We try again in the morning!

 

[huntermn15]

Charlie,

Glad to hear your elephant is being processed, now all you need is patients. Enjoy the rest of your trip and good luck to Bryson on his Giraffe hunt.

Mike

 

[Shootist43]

I'm very happy to see that you got your elephant. One of these days we'll have to get together again at your place to view all of your photos of this hunt and see how this trophy sits with the others you've taken.

 

[Ridge Top Ranch]

Congrats on a great trophy and and a great safari!

 

[Velo Dog]

Charlie, congratulations old bean - that is outstanding to say the least.

 

[KMG Hunting Safaris]

Will have the pleasure of congratulating you in person tonight, Charlie. See you in a few hours.

 

[CAustin]

Marious I'm looking forward to meeting you as well.