All this discussion makes me think of the purity and challenge of taking a DG shot with a traditionally, original Gibbs Farquarson single shot. It is indeed a feat and would be a special hunt. I'd love to see it myself. The question is really, are we as hunters willing to accept the limitations and lack of flexibility that comes from using more challenging tools to hunt? Are we willing to accept the consequences to our safari that comes from reduced technology?
I bring a single shot 7x57 with me most every hunt I take. I've killed Kudu, Warthog, Impala, Steenbok, Duiker, Waterbuck, Hyena, Zebra and a lot of other things with my single shot. I love it. I realize that I'm accepting some limitations due to my choice of implement but also some benefits beyond just nostalgia and purity. (tang safeties typically allow faster first shot) Nonetheless, I've certainly missed before with my single and its cost me a couple of amazing trophies but I found it a worthwhile endeavor. (and a pleasure to carry all day compared to a magazine rifle)
My longwinded point is that there are trade offs and the level of anachronism and tradition you demand will diminish your bag. Thats okay if you know that going in.
I'll bet you this, even if we don't want to hunt DG with a single shot personally, I think all of us would like to see it done. I feel the same way about stalking game with a recurve bow...count me out of the doing but I'd sure like to buy the successful hunter a beer and celebrate his success if it all clicks.
I bring a single shot 7x57 with me most every hunt I take. I've killed Kudu, Warthog, Impala, Steenbok, Duiker, Waterbuck, Hyena, Zebra and a lot of other things with my single shot. I love it. I realize that I'm accepting some limitations due to my choice of implement but also some benefits beyond just nostalgia and purity. (tang safeties typically allow faster first shot) Nonetheless, I've certainly missed before with my single and its cost me a couple of amazing trophies but I found it a worthwhile endeavor. (and a pleasure to carry all day compared to a magazine rifle)
My longwinded point is that there are trade offs and the level of anachronism and tradition you demand will diminish your bag. Thats okay if you know that going in.
I'll bet you this, even if we don't want to hunt DG with a single shot personally, I think all of us would like to see it done. I feel the same way about stalking game with a recurve bow...count me out of the doing but I'd sure like to buy the successful hunter a beer and celebrate his success if it all clicks.
