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The perfect bushbuck!
26 October 2010, 01:13
Settlers SafarisThe perfect bushbuck!
Hi Everyone,
Just thought I would share this pic of a monster bushbuck photographed by Warren Rudy, a friend of mine recently. And no I'm not saying where, will give me a challenge to find him myself during the off season. So what size are you guys guessing? I know I'd shoot him on the first morning of a 10 day hunt!
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Murray
26 October 2010, 01:22
Use Enough Gun21-22"? Wow, that is one HUGE Busbuck!
Are you sure that pic hasn"t been photoshopped?!
Yes, I would shoot him!
26 October 2010, 01:24
matt uquote:
Originally posted by Settlers Safaris:
I know I'd shoot him on the first morning of a 10 day hunt!
Regards
Murray
He is a shooter for sure!
26 October 2010, 01:30
Settlers SafarisThe guy who took the photo and myself are just to plain stupid to be able to work that photoshop thing
If someone else posted it I would'nt believe it. Warren the photographer has told me which area he took the pic but not the exact location (will get that info out of him afetr a bottle of Jack!), looks like someones steriod fed pet if you ask me
26 October 2010, 01:31
Use Enough GunThat is one incredible Limpopo Bushbuck!
26 October 2010, 01:49
Dave FulsonIncorrect..the "perfect" bushbuck would need to be one that fantastic headed to MY TAXIDERMIST !!!
What a ram.
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26 October 2010, 02:05
BNagelquote:
Originally posted by Use Enough Gun:
That is one incredible Limpopo Bushbuck!
Try Eastern cape -- too dark. 22" for me
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26 October 2010, 02:16
Mississippian Murray, Did I mention that I wanted a Bushbuck trophy after all the culling!
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26 October 2010, 02:57
PSmithEquivalent to a 50" Cape buffalo! Amazing. I think it is half nyala.
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26 October 2010, 03:29
Sevensquote:
I think it is half nyala.
The rare and elusive midget nyala.
Horns almost remind me of a sitatunga.
Let's hope he's being successful with the lady bushbucks so we can see plenty more like him.
26 October 2010, 03:44
bobgrowLook at those bases !!
Certainly in the 20s !!
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26 October 2010, 04:18
L. David KeithMature, but he doesn't look very old. Would appear he's had excellent nutrition and genetics. 21 inches would be my estimate. That would be worth flying over to hunt...1x1 for 10 days, 14 if necessary.
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26 October 2010, 11:56
tendramsI think 20+ is an overestimation....not to take anything away from this great animal. If he grew up wild and unfed and not in a paddock, he is the trophy of a lifetime at maybe just over 18".
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26 October 2010, 12:12
ScriptusWHY shoot him, a little brain matter would tell any half-wit to let him breed.
The good news is that at least the begger is in a reserve where he can make the girls happy. Mr Rudy should tell of the bushpigs in the same vicinity.
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26 October 2010, 23:15
Bwana MojaMurray: I've seen that one too, but I passed on him. He was too close.
27 October 2010, 01:56
Use Enough GunThat is one incredible Eastern Cape Bushbuck!
27 October 2010, 02:05
safari-lawyerNorth of 19 and really close to 20 IMHO.
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28 October 2010, 20:48
infinitoThe world record of just over 21 is in my local bow shop and use to hang in my office. It is a pick up by good friend Riaan de Jager. This animal is in the same class.....unless it is from the Eastern Cape then it must be about 18"
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28 October 2010, 21:06
Tracker49Wow Murray!
I hope he breeds fast before someone gets him, what a trophy.
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29 October 2010, 00:19
Eardley RudmanMy guess:
Cape bushbuck in Natal.19,5 inches.Fantastic creature.Fantastic photo.
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