Remedy for Baboon Fever

26 November 2007, 22:05

404WJJeffery

I have missed far more baboon than I have hit, but I love the challenge of hunting them, but as many of you know, they are keen sighted and disappear quickly. Unless you really catch them in the open you seldom get more than one or two shots at them.

I've been thinking of a special "baboon rig". Considered a Browning lever gun in 22-250, but started thinking last night that a Remington 7600 pump in 243 (the smallest caliber they make) may do the trick.

The 7600 isn't exactly a precision firearm, but would allow for a quick follow up or two....or I could practice reloading quicker with a bolt rifle.

Anyone else have similar thoughts, or other solutions?

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27 November 2007, 00:24

yukon delta

Capstick used an Ingram supposedly on a whole troop. I know the South Africans use suppressors a lot. Are they legal for baboon? That would make an interesting rig. Sounds like you might be going for something inexpensive but perhaps you could borrow one of their guns.

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27 November 2007, 00:31

Indlovu

My coyote rig would be a good choice: HK 660 in 223 with a 3-9x VX2 and a 10 round magazine. Despite being a semi-auto, my HK is pretty accurate, 2.5" groups @200 yds with Black Hills factory ammo.

27 November 2007, 01:10

Rug

Yeah those dang baboons are a tough hunt for sure. We hunted them in mountains 5 afternoons,and 1 morning in august 07. I shot at 350 to 600 plus yards. Most of them were walking or jumping high in the mountains. I think I needed more magnification as the baboons were hidden behind the duplex on 9x on a Leupold 3x9. I think even with a AR-15 it would be just as hard. Funny thing is sometimes they will come in close at a waterhole , however I have never seen that happen. Also in town we saw them in the park laying by the road.

27 November 2007, 04:30

404WJJeffery

You al on to something! That HK 660 is sweet, I bought one about 15 years ago, then sold it unfired. Now they are quite pricey

BUT as you all know, no semi autos in Africa for visiting hunters. And suppressors are highly illegal here without a Class III permit which I could never get (Law enforcement only I believe)Always looking for an excuse to buy another rifle, I picked up a BLR take down in 243 today. I'll rig it up and see how it does...

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27 November 2007, 05:08

JohnCrighton

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Originally posted by yukon delta:
Actually, class 3 is not illegal and not for LEO only but that's beside the point.

Good luck on your new rifle.

I think he's in CA now, where it is illegal to own a suppressor for lowly civilians.

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27 November 2007, 05:21

yukon delta

That's correct...and 50 BMG and a lot of other stuff that is legal in most of the States. Regardless, he wouldn't be able to travel overseas with one but my point was that he might be able to borrow one there. He did ask for solutions. Maybe he should move to another state?

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27 November 2007, 10:47

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As from this year you need a permit from Nature Conservation for every Baboon you shoot. It is our new Bio diversity act....

Not to be a party pooper guys, just make sure you have the right papers to have fun...

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27 November 2007, 20:24

Capehunter1

I am glad to hear that I was not the only one who had trouble with baboons. I went to Mozambique in June and made about 15 stalks on baboons before I finally got a big male. Man they are wary. My 416 did the trick-dropped him in his tracks in fact. I can hardly wait for my skull to get back. They make an awesome trophy.

27 November 2007, 21:07

404WJJeffery

quote:
Originally posted by N E 450 No2:
I like shooting baboons too. I have shot all of mine with either my 9,3x74R double or my 450/400 Double.

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CapeHunter

I think this is why we like pursuing them so much. I come home thinking more about the missed baboon than about anything else!

RM007

Yes, seems to me the 416 will probably do the job!