SOUTH AFRICA: Hippopotamus Hunt With Pawprint Safaris 2017

[CAustin]

@ActionBob we are thinking alike! On the left are 300 gr Swift A-FRAME at 2450 ft/sec and on the right would be the 300 gr TROPHY BONDED BEAR CLAWs at 2400 ft/sec.
As mentioned in an earlier post I am taking the Ruger #1 I got last year in 375 H&H Mag.

 

[norfolk shooter]

@CAustin that will get the job done bru

 

[CAustin]

I think so @norfolk shooter
I will let you know how it goes so you can get back over with Pieter and get a river horse for yourself!

 

[norfolk shooter]

Well today I've got through half a bottle of Oban and still going. I'm now sat in front of tv watching top gear with my 375 H&H in my lap. Sad I know

 

[ArmyGrunt]

Well today I've got through half a bottle of Oban and still going. I'm now sat in front of tv watching top gear with my 375 H&H in my lap. Sad I know

It's a bonding experience. So she'll get used to your hands upon her [emoji16]

 

[norfolk shooter]

Oh she's used to it alright. Be prepared for some drunken crap written by me

 

[norfolk shooter]

Im sick of being surrounded by antis. Im now going to start being just as awkward and nasty as they are. No morw mr nice guy

 

[ROCKET]

When I get the opportunity to hunt hippo, it will be on land if at all possible and my first choice gun/ammo will likely be a 505 Gibbs with a 525 grain TSX at 2300fps. I'd be tempted to use only that load, but if the PH wants solids I would use solids in that same load. Or if I was very sure it would be a real close in shot, might be tempted to use 600 grain Woodleighs.

But in a smaller caliber I could be talked into Trophy Bonded Bear Claws or A-Frames for expanding bullets.

I have never shot a hippo and probably never do but considering the facts I think that this really make a good sense......since some years a go if I have the chance to choose.....I would choose monolithic prefragmented tips and solids for hunting......!!!!!

I really like a big, big exit hole in any game........I don´t care about the mushroom resting in the opposite side under the skin......I preffer a good hole and blood everywhere, to have a good trail to follow......

 

[siml]

@CAustin , Charlie congrats on 8000 posts, feels like yesterday you were on 5000, time flies.

I would go for expanding bullet on the first shot followed by solids.

 

[CAustin]

@CAustin , Charlie congrats on 8000 posts, feels like yesterday you were on 5000, time flies.

I would go for expanding bullet on the first shot followed by solids.

Thank you Simon! Hope your hunting season is getting off to a good start!

 

[CAustin]

Well folks I started packing last night an I think I have this down to a science. My pelican suit case is 24 pounds empty and I have it right at 50 pounds. It does have several things in it for folks I know in Africa that's maybe give pounds. I started the roll aboard and only need a couple of things in it and I'm done.
Anyone want to place bets on how many times I unpack and repackage the bags.

 

[Scott Slough]

I got 5!

 

[johnnyblues]

I do at least 3...

 

[Art Lambart II]

Once a week and twice the week you leave for SA.

 

[CAustin]

Once a week and twice the week you leave for SA.

So Art I have you down for 8

 

[jeff]

Art is about right on the repack,I always try to be a few pounds on the light side just so a over zealous airline employee doesn't give me grief!

 

[edward]

@CAustin , Charlie congrats on 8000 posts, feels like yesterday you were on 5000, time flies.

I would go for expanding bullet on the first shot followed by solids.

charlie will need only one shot,maybe 2 if ph wants an insurance shot.

 

[CAustin]

charlie will need only one shot,maybe 2 if ph wants an insurance shot.

@edward that's what my vision is! One shot kill........that's the plan!

 

[norfolk shooter]

@edward that's what my vision is! One shot kill........that's the plan!

Charlie looking at the groupings you have managed to print you will be fine

 

[Silence]

I do hope for you that it will be a one shot kill!!

I fu.... up, ha ha.