I just returned from Zim with a great hunt with John Sharp. This was my first trip. I’m not sure where to start. Pics I guess. The 40â€buff was taken at about 60 yards with my 460 weatherby.



This 7’ 3†leopard was taken about 8:00pm. Sitting in a leopard blind at night is something I will always remember. You really have a chance to listen to the African sounds that go on during the night.



My 58†kudu was taken late in the evening. I had one heck of a time trying to pick out the Kudu between the bush and background. I was lucky that this one was in the open.



A word about John Sharp. He always seemed to get me in the right place and at the right time. Talk about a learning curve I went through. WOW- John was fantastic to learn from and hunt with. I’ll post the rest in the hunting reports section. I received a lot of great advice from you all. Thank you!

Very impressive results. Have any more to say?

Congratulations!! Those are some excellent animals!

Just excellent all the way around. Mr. Sharp has clearly earned his good reputation.

Congratulations.

AKA,

Those are 3 amazing trophies!

Congratulations on a great hunt!

Dave

Congratulations!

Can you tell us about both rifles, the ammo used, and how the bullets performed?

Thank you!

Congratulations, those are fantastic trophies!

You did very well. John Sharp's a great PH, and I haven't heard of anyone yet who's had anything but a great safari with him.

John's a man you can trust........

AD

AKA: Absolutely great trophies and I'm glad you had a great time with John and I'm sure he'll do it right again for your lion next year.

500gr: I'll let AKA answer you on the rifles used, but you're not gonna be happy...I was though jorge

PS: For some reason I am unable to see your pics. They all come up with a "x"

Jorge,

At least please tell me they were reloads.

Great trophies - glad you had a great trip. John is really a top notch person and his whole operation reflects that.

Phil

thank you all for your kind words. I posted a more detailed report in the hunt report section. Jorge you and Allen were right. It was everything I expected and more. 500 grains I did use factory loaded 450 grain Barnes X on the Buff. The bullet lodged in his opposite shoulder!

Outstanding. What a way to start your African Experience! Are you ready to go back?

Nice trophies for sure, congrats...

Congratulations excellent photos and trophies, Jhon Sharp is an excellent ph one of the bests,the most important think is hes a natural hunter .Tell us a bit more about your safari and more photos please.juan