SOUTH AFRICA: Hippopotamus Hunt With Pawprint Safaris 2017


My thoughts exactly. They didn't want to kill him because he catches the reed rats. No telling how many like him were in those reeds.
 
Well at least you shot something. Will it be joining the others in the trophy room?
 
Charlie, when I connected my PC, I was expecting to see your pic with a huge river horse but :(

Well, it will have to be next year. Anyhow, you had a great experience (y)
 
My thoughts exactly. They didn't want to kill him because he catches the reed rats. No telling how many like him were in those reeds.
I was just wondering why you didn't have a new python belt or hat band, but I get it now. Sorry about the hippo, but you can always keep trying. I have always said, Africa hunting isn't over until you head to the airport.
 
Charlie,

I'm glad that you had a great hunt and made it back safely. Thanks for a great report. I'm sure you're looking forward to next year!

Mike
 
Glad you had a exciting hunt and there's always next time. Was the bull you were trying for the only big bull you saw in the area?
 
Great report Sir. I know you'll get him next time.
 
Charlie, give the tracker a radio and make him run, looks like a plan.
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That excitement of having the bull so close and pissed off early in your hunt made the whole hunt worthwhile !!!
 
@jeff, you spot on with your comment, have an animal that can kill you, charging you down is priceless. You don't forget that feeling in a rush.
 
Charlie thank you for a great time always an honour to have you in camp!
 
I really like the story and how you kept us going little by little. Sounds like a hell of an adventure and memories to be made. Congrats on it.
 

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Grz63 wrote on roklok's profile.
Hi Roklok
I read your post on Caprivi. Congratulations.
I plan to hunt there for buff in 2026 oct.
How was the land, very dry ? But à lot of buffs ?
Thank you / merci
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2,822fps, ES 8.2
This compares favorably to 7 Rem Mag. with less powder & recoil.
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*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS FOR MY RIFLE, ALWAYS APPROACH A NEW LOAD CAUTIOUSLY!!*
Rifle is a Pierce long action, 32" 1:8.5 twist Swan{Au} barrel
{You will want a 1:8.5 to run the heavies but can get away with a 1:9}
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I know that this thread is more than a year old but as a new member I thought I would pass along my .280AI loading.
I am shooting F Open long range rather than hunting but here is what is working for me and I have managed a 198.14 at 800 meters.
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