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My Tanzania Buff Pics................
11 May 2006, 04:20
JJ_MillerMy Tanzania Buff Pics................
Here are the pics of my buff from the Tanzania hunt that Wendell Reich helped me straighten out. The first buff went 43 inches.
The second buff went 46 inches.
The PH is Brian Van Blerk. The 46 incher is a bit soft on the boss but I couldn't pass him up. We were within 30 yrds and the stalk took about 2 hours with the last 45 minutes spent at those 30 yrds trying to see the horns. Brian finally saw the head and he told me to shoot it. All I could see was a small patch of neck thru a " V " in two trees. I was confident enough in the Ruger to take the spine/neck shot. The buff fell in his tracks. These were my first two buff ever. Needless to say I am happy with them....................JJ
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nice buffalo...looks like you had a great trip!
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11 May 2006, 04:36
AfrikaanderReally nice !
Congratulations !
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11 May 2006, 04:38
mstarlingIf the hunt arrangements were fouled up ... everything did work out!
Congratulations.
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http://www.mstarling.com Wonderful trophies! I'm really impressed with the deep curl. Should make an exceptional mount. Where in Tanzania did you hunt? john
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11 May 2006, 04:54
bullsprigTOAD!!!!!!!!!
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Very nice, well done.
Are these from a recent hunt? I thought the season in Tanzania didn't open until July 1.
Regards,
Terry
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11 May 2006, 05:23
Jorge400Nice bufs. Congratulations.
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11 May 2006, 05:28
500grainsIf you use a gun with a shorter barrel, it makes the horns look bigger....
Thanks for the pics!
11 May 2006, 05:41
bwanamrmSimply stunning! Great buff!
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Gotta love those Masailand buffalo!
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11 May 2006, 05:56
JJ_MillerTerry,
This was the hunt that went afoul last July, Wendell stepped in and I went back last Nov. and had the hunt of my life.............JJ
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Great Hunt!
How about bullet/caliber details for us ballistic nerds.
What are you shooting:
375 H&H?
416 Rigby?
458 Lott?
What bullet(s), loads, velocities, etc.
Thanks!
Tim
11 May 2006, 06:22
GeronomoThe only problem is that you will have an awfully tough time matching either of those two heads WHEN you hunt buff next time!!
Geronimo
Nice JJ. I got to do that someday soon.
I hunt, not to kill, but in order not to have played golf....
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11 May 2006, 06:40
JJ_MillerShumba, I used a Ruger 416 Rigby. It was the only rifle I took on this hunt. I used Federal 400 gn Nosler Partitions and Federal 400 TBBC Solids, luckily they printed to the exact same point of impact with great accuracy. I used a 1.25 x 4 power illuminated retical Swaro scope. I took plains game out to 230 yrds and felt I had plenty of scope.
Geronomo,
You have a point, I am going back to Tanzania in Sept. but the way I feel the pressure is off. I can go, have a good time and just enjoy Africa. I know odds are I won't top them buts thats OK. The stalk sent chills up my back, and that will be the same on a 38 or 48 inch buff, its really about the hunting.................JJ
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11 May 2006, 07:07
Fulldraw Outdoor MediaI'm impressed. Congratulations on sealing the deal on two 40+" bulls.
Congratulations on a great hunt.
Clint
11 May 2006, 11:17
ChrisTroskieHey JJ, Great animals!
You know those two are going to look awesome mounted sisde by side on a sleeper pedistal!
Congratulations!
Rusty
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IMHO, there are few rifles that say "safari" as well as the Ruger RSM's. I shoot M70's, but have always liked the look of an RSM in a safari picture. Very, very nice buf.
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11 May 2006, 12:52
WhitworthGreat job JJ!! I am envious but happy for you! Thanks for sharing.
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11 May 2006, 13:09
bulldog563Was this in Lokisale? What part of November was the hunt? How many shooters would you say that you saw during the 10 days?
Very nice buffalo.
11 May 2006, 16:20
Jaco HumanTwo beauties. Well done
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www.sahuntexp.com 11 May 2006, 18:53
577NitroExpressAmazing animals!
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11 May 2006, 19:21
Brad StarcevichWow, what beauties. Congratulations !!
Very best regards, Starcharvski.
11 May 2006, 21:40
Charles_Helmquote:
Originally posted by bulldog563:
Was this in Lokisale? What part of November was the hunt? How many shooters would you say that you saw during the 10 days?
Very nice buffalo.
Here is JJ's report on his trip.12 May 2006, 06:44
OldcoyoteCongratulations!
Is this the Swaro with a 98 ft. field of view? How's the eye relief?
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12 May 2006, 18:35
JJ_MillerTo all, I was able to hunt both camps, Lobo and Lokisale, we saw good bulls in both. I was there mid-november.
I am not sure of the field of view on the scope. The eye relief is very generous.
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