Anybody know the approximate average measurement for the bases of a steenbuck's horns? Just an approximate will answer my question.

I shot a buck in SA last month that a buddy of mine says is a "monster". In the field we measured his legnth to be a bit over 6.75" inches. But did not measure the bases. The PH is going to measure it when he gets a chance, but I am wondering what he might score. I know it's a guess but the curiosity is killing me.

I will post a picture if someone will tell me how to do it without much hassle.

TR

I'm not very well-versed in steenbok measurements, but I'd say you have a monster on your hands for sure! My PH was very pleased with mine this year and, as I recall, his unbroken horn measured somewhere around 5.5". You've got a dandy.

That is a good one I would guess the bases should go 2 1/4 to 2 3/8. My steinbok is 5 1/8 on each horn with 2 1/4 each base. It ranks 24 SCI so yours could push the top ten maybe even make it.

I'd also say 'round about 2 to 2 1/2 inches. Congrats on a great steenbok!!!

If he is 2.25" per side and we were even close to getting the measurement correct in the field...Well I don't even want to say it. I gotta get that little bugger shipped back quick.

The current number one is 17.625" Off the SCI site.

The crazy thing is that I shot him right before dark, and had to track him the next morning with a dog. Dog found him in 15 minutes in a gully wash out (a hole. He had been dragged in there by a small cat of some sort. Gonna need a new cape. I was so glad to have recovered him that I didn't give a second thought to the horn length.

TR

Ok, heres an attempt at posting a pic of the steenbuck:

OH Yeah!

That is BIG!

Congrats!!!!!!!!

That is a monster. My Namibian Gold Medal steenbuck measured 4.33" in length and 1.58" in diameter.

That is a SLAMMER!!!! Congrats

WOW!
I would walk from Norway to RSA just to get a chance on hunting such a big one..
Not an expert, but if that one doesn`t make it all the way to the top, it will be VERY close..
CONGRATULATIONS!

That is way bigger than anything I've seen anywhere.

Good show!

Mark

Damn! It looks like a Oribi, What a Steenbok! Wow! What a monster!!!

Sounds like to me you may have the #1 Steenbok or very close to it, from looking at the # 1 & 2 yours may be a bit heavier, if that's the case your in!!! The #1 in SCI is 17 3/16th
Your length: 6 12/16th + 6 12/16th = 13 8/16th

Bases, maybe: 2 2/16th + 2 2/16th = 4 4/16th

Totaling: = 17 12/16th

Looks good to me!!!

Congrats to you and the little bugger!!!

That is awesome ,But not #1,Gary Reeder took a 8"+ last year in RSA handgun hunting.

Sean

As soon as I get the measurement from the PH I will let you guys know what he says. I am keeping my fingers crossed that he is as big as what I think.

That is one hell of a Steenbok!!!! The one I took back in 2002 was just an average one; measured about 3.75" in length. (We thought he'd go 4" when we spotted him but he didn't.) So, 6.75" is a BIG Steenbok!!

-Bob F.

Reeder's number 1 Handgun is listed as 15.0625. It must be a different one, maybe not confirmed by the record book committee yet.

If that was taken this year (2005)that is the one.I am going to SA in March -06 with Madubula Safaris,I only hope to see one 5" or so.

Sean

Trathner,

Congratulations!

It's not a trophy............., it's provocation or pure malevolence towards us all , all previously pleased with what is now a minor trophy on our wall.

http://www.reedercustomguns.com/information/africa_images/2005/DCAM0009_0009.JPG

How's this for a steenbok. Taken by Gary Reeder with a handgun.

Another great steenbuck!!

Might I point out that Mr Reeder is from Arizona as well!! A master craftsman and obviously a skilled hunter!

We have met on numerous occassions at various Mule Deer Foundation and RMEF banquets in Flagstaff. He used to handle the FFL stuff for MDF when I worked for them. He was also generous enough to donate some of his incredible guns to our events. A class act for sure!

TR

That is a monster for sure! It will easily place in the top ten and will push for the top 3 depending on what is pending this year. It is a great trophy, definitely once in a lifetime. Good show! LEt us know what the final score is.