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11 August 2010, 02:05
adamhunter
Test..and a kudu
This is a test to see if I can remember how to post pics. If it works, its also a pic of a nice kudu my Dad shot....




30+ years experience tells me that perfection hit at .264. Others are adequate but anything before or after is wishful thinking.
11 August 2010, 02:09
Cazador humilde
Exceptional kudu. The picture is like mondo huge. You might try reducing the size a bit at your hosting site before you post.

Man am I glad to see someone post something about African hunting.
11 August 2010, 02:30
PSmith
Outstanding. Where taken etc.? Hard to say but that's gotta be in the neighborhood of 60 inches and nice 'tips out'. Congrats to the hunter.


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11 August 2010, 02:35
Tracker49
That's a keeper for sure! Congrat's. Nice pic.
11 August 2010, 02:42
Lhook7
Wow! That is one hell of a kudu!


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11 August 2010, 02:44
Idaho Sharpshooter
Go Dad!!

Rich
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11 August 2010, 03:02
Grafton
Eeker that's a dandy!


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11 August 2010, 03:29
samir
Awesome Kudu. I'm guessing 62 inches tu2


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11 August 2010, 04:41
Aspen Hill Adventures
Now that's a kudu! Great trophy no matter the length. tu2


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11 August 2010, 07:12
Nakihunter
I want one! I want one! Right now!!!! dancing


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11 August 2010, 09:54
umshiniwam
Who's your daddy!

That is a great kudu, congratulations to your old man!

Now...Is there any way that we can link this thread to Mark Sullivan? Big Grin
11 August 2010, 09:58
umshiniwam
quote:
Originally posted by PSmith:
Outstanding. Where taken etc.?


I am going to take a flyer and guess...Vaalwater, Limpopo, RSA?

Let us know please, also calibre used.

Cheers
11 August 2010, 17:01
adamhunter
Thanks all! The kudu was taken in Namibia about 45km southwest of Keetmanshoop. We hunted with Karl Stumpfe of Ndumo Safaris (KarlS here on AR)This was the only animal we pulled a tape on. IIRC it was 57-7/8. Maybe Karl can chime in if thats not the correct measurement. Dad used my 7mm RM w/ 160 Fail Safes.

Been meaning to post a hunt report have been busy and not gotten around to it. Will post it soon.


30+ years experience tells me that perfection hit at .264. Others are adequate but anything before or after is wishful thinking.
11 August 2010, 17:35
338User
nice Kudu
Nice
Big
Huge
Awesome!
11 August 2010, 18:03
Bob in TX
That is a great Kudu!

In case you missed it, +1 for resizing your photo so it won't stretch out the page. 640 pixels wide is pretty good.

Good Hunting,

Bob


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11 August 2010, 18:13
Mad Dog
Tell your DAD congratulations! That's one helluva nice kudu.


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11 August 2010, 18:53
retreever
Tell Dad an outstanding trophy, and great shooting. My orginal guess was high 50's...

Mike


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11 August 2010, 19:39
Dave Fulson
You know it is legal for kids to divorce their parents , at any age !!! I still wouldn't be talking to mine !!!
Seriously, now THAT is a kudu !


Dave Fulson
11 August 2010, 21:32
BaxterB
Great googley moogley...

Three turns pointing out... what a great kudu.
12 August 2010, 06:47
Andrew McLaren
Great kudu! That is how a 'real' trophy looks: Tips pointing outwards! Congratulations to hunter.

Great photo setup! I like the 'softening' of the hunter's profile by the plants . Makes the hunter fade a bit into the background - where he aught to be! Congratulations Karl!

Is the mark on the nose an entry wound of a 'finishing shot'? Or the actual shot?

In good hunting.

Andrew McLaren
12 August 2010, 08:22
adamhunter
Is the mark on the nose an entry wound of a 'finishing shot'? Or the actual shot?

In good hunting.

Andrew McLaren[/QUOTE]

Hi Andrew,
The mark on his nose is where he tumbled. Dad first shot him thru the neck at about 200yds. It knocked him down, but he was up in a flash and running wide open. Dad shot him again on the run at probably 250yds. The kudu hit his nose on the rocks when he tumbled. It was a heck of a shot! Frederick (Safari-Hunt) has it on video. Can't wait to see it.


30+ years experience tells me that perfection hit at .264. Others are adequate but anything before or after is wishful thinking.
13 August 2010, 11:00
Karl S
Adam, Southern Namibia is not normally associated with kudu, but as I have said before, what I like about hunting them there is the amazement of people at the amount of kudu that you see in such a dry and desolate place.

If you remember, on our one stalk after your hartebeest, we saw at least another kudu in the same class than your father's. With a bit of time, I believe we will scratch out another 60 incher there soon!


Karl Stumpfe
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14 August 2010, 10:35
Vans
Spectacular!!! tu2
14 August 2010, 17:38
Oday450
Wow! What a great bull. Congrats to your Dad.


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24 January 2011, 20:47
dlroxby
Really nice Kudu. Makes me hungry to get back. Shona Aventures is saving me one.
24 January 2011, 21:08
Safari-Hunt
quote:
Originally posted by adamhunter:
It was a heck of a shot! Frederick (Safari-Hunt) has it on video. Can't wait to see it.


Sorry Adam I don't want to blow the wind out of your sails but I only arrived in camp I think the day after your father shot the kudu. So unfortunatley there is no footage of it. Only from your father's gemsbuck onwards.


Frederik Cocquyt
I always try to use enough gun but then sometimes a brainshot works just as good.
24 January 2011, 21:12
Matt P.
+1 on going back, seeing pictures like this are great motivation to plan another trip to Africa. Hope to be shopping for one this week at the SCI show.
24 January 2011, 21:21
adamhunter
quote:
Originally posted by Safari-Hunt:
quote:
Originally posted by adamhunter:
It was a heck of a shot! Frederick (Safari-Hunt) has it on video. Can't wait to see it.


Sorry Adam I don't want to blow the wind out of your sails but I only arrived in camp I think the day after your father shot the kudu. So unfortunatley there is no footage of it. Only from your father's gemsbuck onwards.


I couldn't remember for sure if you were there or not when he shot the kudu, but I thought you were. Too much fun jammed in too few days!!


30+ years experience tells me that perfection hit at .264. Others are adequate but anything before or after is wishful thinking.
24 January 2011, 21:21
FishN4Eyes
Smoker kudu, nice job, Pops!
24 January 2011, 22:00
eyedoc
Very nice Kudu.Especially like the shape and consistency from side to side.


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