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>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6to3R4BFXeg ... FRom what direction would you approach that downed Buff? Once up close, at what point would you attempt to finish that initially downed Buff? | ||
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I'll give him his due, he stood his ground and finished the job. I'll comment on the rest later. Previously 500N with many thousands of posts ! | |||
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Granted, he stood his ground. Took him 11 seconds from opening the action with spent cartridges....to having the action closed on two fresh rounds.{..rather slow dont ya think?} | |||
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Yes, He let the buffalo decide how he wanted to die. DRSS Searcy 470 NE | |||
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..................... ....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith | |||
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Old school MS | |||
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Go Duke!! | |||
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Trax I've looked at the video again. He should have gone down with the charge, ass over tit, picked up his double and dropped the Buffalo with a Texas heart shot as it ran away. Then back home for a drink, tea and medals As for slow, no, he was just giving the Buffalo a sporting chance ! Previously 500N with many thousands of posts ! | |||
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Oh My! Here we go again. I just received a nice email from Saeed about cold weather here in Alaska and a book, Mawson's Will. Now he's gonna call me an ass kisser again for my admiration of Mark. I'll work it out with my therapist. This video clip showed a few things. First, it began Mark's career in stopping charges. Second, it showed the man can keep cool in the face of danger and possible death. Third it proved every hunter, writer, and combination thereof wrong when they stated the proper place to shoot a charging buffalo is between the eyes or in the nose. The other day I watched on old video (may have been The Macomber Affair) where the hunter suggested shoot for the nose. To add number four, note the muzzle rise on the .500 nitro rifle--it shows the facts of recoil of a big double has been stretched over the years. Muzzle rise is a few inches. I think Mark is a right on gent and I'm working on a long article on his career to include his younger pre PH years. Personally, to reply to the question, I would approach ANY downed animal from the rear (buffalo, bear, or plains game) and I probably would dispatch it as soon as possible as I don't have the man berries of MS. That said, I am working on a possible hunt with Mark in 2014 and maybe he can show me how to do it right!! (I just wrote this to piss off a few of the antis but no disrespect intended). Cheers, gents. AR is getting more fun every day. Cal PS. I'm off to Zim and SA in a few days for a pair of buff and a hippo with my .600. Plains game, too. If any of you gents don't have my books on the .600 and the British bore rifles, you are missing a pair of good reads! _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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Well, I was just wondering why someone[a well versed PH] who uses a SxS design,supposedly for the advantage of its superior _'speed of fire,reload & fire'_ on close-in DG, ...takes 11 seconds from opening the action > to having the action closed on two fresh rounds [1.02 min - 1.13 min segment of video] - all while a potentially dangerous BuFF is still just a few yards away. After firing his last shot[2nd barrel], the PH then shortly retreats,..but then stops,turns and stands still facing the downed Buff. From the point of first standing still & facing the downed buff just a few yards away, ..he then took 14 seconds to have his SxS closed on two fresh rounds. [.59 min - 1.13 min. segment of the video] Seems like an unecessarily hell of a long time, under those particular circumstances. This client on DG ejects/clears a jammed BoltRifle and is rechambered about 1/3 time -that it took that PH to reload his SxS.... ... | |||
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So he has the skill and guts to do it, but does that make it right? The truth is: if he had done it the accepted way there would have been no charge. If there had been no charge few of us would know who MS is. The charges in those first few movies were the only interesting thing in the video. The videos were lackluster in every other aspect. Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | |||
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.................................................................... ....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith | |||
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................................................................... ....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith | |||
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by cal pappas: Oh My! Here we go again. Just to repeat myself: Here we go again. Cheers to you all. Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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+1, Sometimes its better to go hunting than to be cynical about hunters. When it comes to speed of bolt & double, I can say that I would have preferred my double for my last two Buffalo. | |||
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When you have clients who are incapable of killing their own animals. This is what happens Remember what I said in my message Cal? | |||
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At the first opportunity of a clear shot at a vital area Your post further down regarding the delay in reloading: blame it on the shooter - I must admit he was acting as though he was on a quail shoot. | |||
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Which part of my reply do you disagree with? As far as I am concerned there is very little there that anyone can fault. Jason "You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core." _______________________ Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt. Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure. -Jason Brown | |||
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Come on, guys. As soon as he gets to the animal and it shows signs of life he should put a couple in the CNS. This is about ending suffering, not a PH’s nut acreage. Enough people who actually know him say what a great guy MS is so I assume he is exactly that. But by most accepted standards of behaviour he hunts like a prat. | |||
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Best just to actually go hunting buffalo, than sitting here moaning about how it should or should not be done. I couldn't find any on the weekend, and we busted the radiator on a termite mound. Not to worry. Hopefully next time, eh. Good luck, fellows! | |||
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Amen. | |||
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Apologise for my flippant posts before. For me, as Milo said, as soon as it showed signs of life, bang, CNS hit. I might even have put one into the CNS before that in some cases. What others do is what they decide to do. Previously 500N with many thousands of posts ! | |||
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That says alot about having a double! | |||
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That video clip is I believe 20 yrs old. For in close and life saving shooting MS is cool under fire and 'makes the shot'. Mike | |||
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Footage was a little grainy . . . was that a banteng? Mike | |||
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Old School MS. I believe this was the video where he "figured it out". People want drama and action in their videos. I believe we may have discussed the ethics behind this? Maybe once or twice, so I'll leave it at that. | |||
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Now, now. | |||
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Once again like the water buffalo video it is a real hunting scenario. I don't think Mark was all that slow reloading considering he had his ammo in his coat pocket. If there was some error it was not shooting the buffalo when it first raised its head. He approached the buffalo from the back and had a perfect opportunity to end the affair before the buffalo got up. As for the client not being able to kill his own game if I remember right the client had a severe heart condition and one prosthetic hand. They may also of had some type of rifle rest attached to the truck because he couldn't hold his rifle. I think the client did a heck of job considering all that. Mark MARK H. YOUNG MARK'S EXCLUSIVE ADVENTURES 7094 Oakleigh Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89110 Office 702-848-1693 Cell, Whats App, Signal 307-250-1156 PREFERRED E-mail markttc@msn.com Website: myexclusiveadventures.com Skype: markhyhunter Check us out on https://www.facebook.com/pages...ures/627027353990716 | |||
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I don't fault the clip . . . so if you shoot an animal and it runs off, and you wait a few minutes or half an hour before even going to look for it, just because you don't see it still alive no problem and all is fine . . . riiiggghhht. That don't pass my common sense test. What if he puts two in it while it's on the ground, and then it gets up . . . bet he'd reload just a tad faster -------- There are those who only reload so they can shoot, and then there are those who only shoot so they can reload. I belong to the first group. Dom --------- | |||
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Jbrown, any answer to this thread is feeding a troll, no matter how you answer it will be nit picked it to death! Again ....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith | |||
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As I recall, this is the first time I have ever commented here on AR regarding MS. First, I would suggest to Trax to post his videos of his exploits so that we may all critique his techniques of shot selection, follow up shots, approach angles, and we can never forget, maturity of the animal. Post those so we can further cannibalize one another some more. In March, I dicussed the MS controversy very briefly with CB due to the rants here on AR. My impression is that CB highly regards MS, but simply doesn't want to utilize the same tactics as MS. That's personal preference and maybe a higher regard for personal safety. However, both CB and I agreed that MS is one of the finest shots with a double rifle alive today. I believe from the videos I've seen (I don't know MS) that he can stand calm in the face of danger better than anyone else I've seen. We can debate hunting ethics forever, and we will always find areas of disagreement. Hell, I find it completely bizarre that someone would specifically hunt whitetail with a .223, but I will no longer criticize those that do successfully, as we are all hunters. I have absolutely no hero-worship for either CB or MS, but I would gladly hunt with either one. I am sure I can learn a lot from both. Most of us do the best we can out there in the hunting fields. Some are more experienced than others. Can we please stop criticizing one another for what one feels to be something important for them. It's easy to be a Monday quarterback, or a computer-based hunting critic. There are always a few who intentionally stir up controversy, probably out of boredom. Those of you who are guilty, please, inspire me by teaching me something valuable and insightful. JP Sauer Drilling 12x12x9.3x72 David Murray Scottish Hammer 12 Bore Alex Henry 500/450 Double Rifle Steyr Classic Mannlicher Fullstock 6.5x55 Steyr Classic Mannlicher Fullstock .30-06 Walther PPQ H2 9mm Walther PPS M2 Cogswell & Harrison Hammer 12 Bore Damascus And Too Many More | |||
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I didn't even notice it was M in the video ! Of the last two shots at the charging buff, where did his first shot go ? Did he shoot over the top of it's back ? The Buffalo didn't seem to react at all. Previously 500N with many thousands of posts ! | |||
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I believe Mark said the first shot went into the muzzle of the buff, and the second into the brain. JP Sauer Drilling 12x12x9.3x72 David Murray Scottish Hammer 12 Bore Alex Henry 500/450 Double Rifle Steyr Classic Mannlicher Fullstock 6.5x55 Steyr Classic Mannlicher Fullstock .30-06 Walther PPQ H2 9mm Walther PPS M2 Cogswell & Harrison Hammer 12 Bore Damascus And Too Many More | |||
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Amazing, from what I can see, the buff didn't even react. I know a Water Buffalo jaw can stop a 570 RN SN out of a 500 Nitro at 8 - 10 feet. Stopped it dead in it's tracks on the second jaw bone. Previously 500N with many thousands of posts ! | |||
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The hunter who shot that Buffalo was severely handicapped so considering, he made a pretty good shot I think. As some of you alluded, this was early Mark Sullivan and he admits he learned from that mistake by cutting it so close. He was shooting an Army & Navy (I think) 450/400. I'll add this, those of you who know me know my background and I have been in similar "high pucker" situations during my thirty year career in Naval Aviation and when the chips are down, I know I would feel extremely comfortable with him checking my "six". Have at it... USN (ret) DRSS Verney-Carron 450NE Cogswell & Harrison 375 Fl NE Sabatti Big Five 375 FL Magnum NE DSC Life Member NRA Life Member | |||
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I am NOT a MS basher at all and I have allot of respect for his ball, but come on of course he provoked a charge for the camera! He allowed it to turn it's head and get on it's feet when he should have been shooting as soon as it twitched. He also got closer than he should have before he shot. I have no problem with MS shooting his clients game either...hey it's their dime and their Safari. I don't even have a problem with MS shooting a buffalo for the camera, but don't try to convince the rest of us that it was an honest charge. Just my 2 cents. | |||
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Leopardtrack: I am NOT a MS basher at all and I have allot of respect for his ball, but come on of course he provoked a charge for the camera! He allowed it to turn it's head and get on it's feet when he should have been shooting as soon as it twitched. He also got closer than he should have before he shot. I have no problem with MS shooting his clients game either...hey it's their dime and their Safari. I don't even have a problem with MS shooting a buffalo for the camera, but don't try to convince the rest of us that it was an honest charge. Hmmm ... Something tells me that if he fails to stop that "dis-honest" charge, he will still honestly get "freight trained"! | |||
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Bravo sir, a spark of insight in a sea of testosterone. | |||
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Jorge. That is a .500 NE. Mark says so towards the end of the clip. | |||
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The client did a good job despite his condition, I do believe he could have dropped the bull the second he raised his head but then again that charge is what sparked his DG filming career and I must admit he did a good job stopping it (even though it was kind of unnecessary) remarkably and he was the only one at risk. He does hunts in its own polemic style and it is true most Phs would have either waited at a safe distance for the buffalo to below or asked his client for insurance rounds on the downed bull. I will just add how impressive that the seriously injured buffalo has enough heart to stand up and charge even when death is sure for him. I believe the rifle Mark used is his John Wilkes .500 NE, at that time he had not swtiched for a .577 or a .600. | |||
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