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some of my favorite African hunting
18 March 2005, 22:29
500grainssome of my favorite African hunting
18 March 2005, 23:08
Mike_DettorreWhy do you like hunting baboons...
MikeLegistine actu quod scripsi?
Never under estimate the internet community's ability to reply to your post with their personal rant about their tangentially related, single occurrence issue.
What I have learned on AR, since 2001:
1. The proper answer to: Where is the best place in town to get a steak dinner? is…You should go to Mel's Diner and get the fried chicken.
2. Big game animals can tell the difference between .015 of an inch in diameter, 15 grains of bullet weight, and 150 fps.
3. There is a difference in the performance of two identical projectiles launched at the same velocity if they came from different cartridges.
4. While a double rifle is the perfect DGR, every 375HH bolt gun needs to be modified to carry at least 5 down.
5. While a floor plate and detachable box magazine both use a mechanical latch, only the floor plate latch is reliable. Disregard the fact that every modern military rifle uses a detachable box magazine.
6. The Remington 700 is unreliable regardless of the fact it is the basis of the USMC M40 sniper rifle for 40+ years with no changes to the receiver or extractor and is the choice of more military and law enforcement sniper units than any other rifle.
7. PF actions are not suitable for a DGR and it is irrelevant that the M1, M14, M16, & AK47 which were designed for hunting men that can shoot back are all PF actions.
8. 95 deg F in Africa is different than 95 deg F in TX or CA and that is why you must worry about ammunition temperature in Africa (even though most safaris take place in winter) but not in TX or in CA.
9. The size of a ding in a gun's finish doesn't matter, what matters is whether it’s a safe ding or not.
10. 1 in a row is a trend, 2 in a row is statistically significant, and 3 in a row is an irrefutable fact.
11. Never buy a WSM or RCM cartridge for a safari rifle or your go to rifle in the USA because if they lose your ammo you can't find replacement ammo but don't worry 280 Rem, 338-06, 35 Whelen, and all Weatherby cartridges abound in Africa and back country stores.
12. A well hit animal can run 75 yds. in the open and suddenly drop with no initial blood trail, but the one I shot from 200 yds. away that ran 10 yds. and disappeared into a thicket and was not found was lost because the bullet penciled thru. I am 100% certain of this even though I have no physical evidence.
13. A 300 Win Mag is a 500 yard elk cartridge but a 308 Win is not a 300 yard elk cartridge even though the same bullet is travelling at the same velocity at those respective distances.
18 March 2005, 23:48
Widowmaker416Why do I like hunting Baboons? That's a good question,
Here's 1 reason - - - - - -
I've taken 14 so far and I'm not even close to being done!!!!
"America's Meat - - - SPAM"
As always, Good Hunting!!!
Widowmaker416
19 March 2005, 00:03
Widowmaker416Here's another reason *********************
"America's Meat - - - SPAM"
As always, Good Hunting!!!
Widowmaker416
19 March 2005, 00:05
Widowmaker416And you can make friends with them!!!!!!!!!!!!
"America's Meat - - - SPAM"
As always, Good Hunting!!!
Widowmaker416
19 March 2005, 00:15
500grainsquote:
Originally posted by Mike_Dettorre:
Why do you like hunting baboons...
That's kind of like asking a cop why he likes arresting people.
19 March 2005, 01:14
MARK H. YOUNGIf the opportunity arose to take one for a leopard bait I would but they just don't strike me as trophy animals. Of course I don't think a giraffe is a trophy either.
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Mike_DettorreDaniel,
Cops arrest people because we have a duty to enforce the law...I equate hunting closere towards a leisure endeavor...if it is to personal question I apologize.
MikeLegistine actu quod scripsi?
Never under estimate the internet community's ability to reply to your post with their personal rant about their tangentially related, single occurrence issue. What I have learned on AR, since 2001:
1. The proper answer to: Where is the best place in town to get a steak dinner? is…You should go to Mel's Diner and get the fried chicken.
2. Big game animals can tell the difference between .015 of an inch in diameter, 15 grains of bullet weight, and 150 fps.
3. There is a difference in the performance of two identical projectiles launched at the same velocity if they came from different cartridges.
4. While a double rifle is the perfect DGR, every 375HH bolt gun needs to be modified to carry at least 5 down.
5. While a floor plate and detachable box magazine both use a mechanical latch, only the floor plate latch is reliable. Disregard the fact that every modern military rifle uses a detachable box magazine.
6. The Remington 700 is unreliable regardless of the fact it is the basis of the USMC M40 sniper rifle for 40+ years with no changes to the receiver or extractor and is the choice of more military and law enforcement sniper units than any other rifle.
7. PF actions are not suitable for a DGR and it is irrelevant that the M1, M14, M16, & AK47 which were designed for hunting men that can shoot back are all PF actions.
8. 95 deg F in Africa is different than 95 deg F in TX or CA and that is why you must worry about ammunition temperature in Africa (even though most safaris take place in winter) but not in TX or in CA.
9. The size of a ding in a gun's finish doesn't matter, what matters is whether it’s a safe ding or not.
10. 1 in a row is a trend, 2 in a row is statistically significant, and 3 in a row is an irrefutable fact.
11. Never buy a WSM or RCM cartridge for a safari rifle or your go to rifle in the USA because if they lose your ammo you can't find replacement ammo but don't worry 280 Rem, 338-06, 35 Whelen, and all Weatherby cartridges abound in Africa and back country stores.
12. A well hit animal can run 75 yds. in the open and suddenly drop with no initial blood trail, but the one I shot from 200 yds. away that ran 10 yds. and disappeared into a thicket and was not found was lost because the bullet penciled thru. I am 100% certain of this even though I have no physical evidence.
13. A 300 Win Mag is a 500 yard elk cartridge but a 308 Win is not a 300 yard elk cartridge even though the same bullet is travelling at the same velocity at those respective distances.
19 March 2005, 01:46
PaladinOne of the funniest Trophy pix I've seen was at the Eastern Sports Show in Harrisburg PA. A vendor had a photo of a baboon leaning up against a tree, sunglasses, ballcap, rifle to hand and his foot resting on the forehead of a fellow in safari clothes who was lying on the ground.
Rick R
Of all the things I've lost in life, I miss my mind the most.
19 March 2005, 01:55
Widowmaker416Paladin,
I saw that same photo, yes it was a good one.
I don't think I saw it at Harriburg, I think it was in Reno,
"America's Meat - - - SPAM"
As always, Good Hunting!!!
Widowmaker416
19 March 2005, 02:15
Charles_Helmquote:
Originally posted by Paladin:
One of the funniest Trophy pix I've seen was at the Eastern Sports Show in Harrisburg PA. A vendor had a photo of a baboon leaning up against a tree, sunglasses, ballcap, rifle to hand and his foot resting on the forehead of a fellow in safari clothes who was lying on the ground.
This one (
originally posted by Frank Martinez)?
19 March 2005, 02:24
Widowmaker416Thanks Charles!
I knew I saw it somewhere! and I didn't go to Harrisburg this year - - - - - -
"America's Meat - - - SPAM"
As always, Good Hunting!!!
Widowmaker416
19 March 2005, 03:11
csutton7classic--chris
19 March 2005, 03:49
500grainsMike, what does this picture make you want to do?
19 March 2005, 04:16
Mike_DettorreDan,
Puke!
MikeLegistine actu quod scripsi?
Never under estimate the internet community's ability to reply to your post with their personal rant about their tangentially related, single occurrence issue. What I have learned on AR, since 2001:
1. The proper answer to: Where is the best place in town to get a steak dinner? is…You should go to Mel's Diner and get the fried chicken.
2. Big game animals can tell the difference between .015 of an inch in diameter, 15 grains of bullet weight, and 150 fps.
3. There is a difference in the performance of two identical projectiles launched at the same velocity if they came from different cartridges.
4. While a double rifle is the perfect DGR, every 375HH bolt gun needs to be modified to carry at least 5 down.
5. While a floor plate and detachable box magazine both use a mechanical latch, only the floor plate latch is reliable. Disregard the fact that every modern military rifle uses a detachable box magazine.
6. The Remington 700 is unreliable regardless of the fact it is the basis of the USMC M40 sniper rifle for 40+ years with no changes to the receiver or extractor and is the choice of more military and law enforcement sniper units than any other rifle.
7. PF actions are not suitable for a DGR and it is irrelevant that the M1, M14, M16, & AK47 which were designed for hunting men that can shoot back are all PF actions.
8. 95 deg F in Africa is different than 95 deg F in TX or CA and that is why you must worry about ammunition temperature in Africa (even though most safaris take place in winter) but not in TX or in CA.
9. The size of a ding in a gun's finish doesn't matter, what matters is whether it’s a safe ding or not.
10. 1 in a row is a trend, 2 in a row is statistically significant, and 3 in a row is an irrefutable fact.
11. Never buy a WSM or RCM cartridge for a safari rifle or your go to rifle in the USA because if they lose your ammo you can't find replacement ammo but don't worry 280 Rem, 338-06, 35 Whelen, and all Weatherby cartridges abound in Africa and back country stores.
12. A well hit animal can run 75 yds. in the open and suddenly drop with no initial blood trail, but the one I shot from 200 yds. away that ran 10 yds. and disappeared into a thicket and was not found was lost because the bullet penciled thru. I am 100% certain of this even though I have no physical evidence.
13. A 300 Win Mag is a 500 yard elk cartridge but a 308 Win is not a 300 yard elk cartridge even though the same bullet is travelling at the same velocity at those respective distances.
19 March 2005, 04:20
500grainsquote:
Originally posted by Mike_Dettorre:
Dan,
Puke!
It makes me want to tighten the sling, look through the scope, slide the safety forward, ...
19 March 2005, 05:14
PerforatorBy jove, I believe thats an AssClown.
Congressional power is like a toddler with a hammer. There is no limit to the damage that can be done before it is taken away from them.
19 March 2005, 05:39
Chuck Nelson19 March 2005, 05:42
csutton7Perforator-- that's hilarious---chris
19 March 2005, 06:41
WestCoasterPerforator
I'm laffing so hard damn near crapped! That was so perfect, a Kodak moment if you like.
Ha ha
19 March 2005, 06:50
N E 450 No2I only shot one durring my trip to Zim. Next trip [2007] I plan on shooting several.
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19 March 2005, 08:03
NitroXquote:
Originally posted by Perforator:
By jove, I believe thats an AssClown.
Very funny
, but you might awaken the dead.
19 March 2005, 08:39
PaladinCharles,
That's exactly the picture I saw a Harrisburg! My membry failed me, I thought he had on sunglasses and forgot the bino's. Oh well! so much for my veracity as a eye witness.
Thanks for posting that
Rick R
Of all the things I've lost in life, I miss my mind the most.
19 March 2005, 08:55
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19 March 2005, 08:58
Michael RobinsonCan't shoot 'em. Remind me too much of a couple of my not too distant cousins.
And don't make fun of me--because we all have those cousins.
Besides, what do you do with 'em when they're dead--except take hilarious pictures?
And where do you put 'em? Hang 'em from the bathroom ceiling?
Mike
Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer.
I would love to whop some Babboons one day !!
20 March 2005, 01:13
AfricanHunterI used to shoot them in the Sudan for the locals to eat. Some villages wanted them badly, some wouldn't take them because the "relative thing". Shot so many I ran low on ammo one year.
We need to start a "Hall of Fame" archive to save some of these posts for posterity.
I nominate 500grains picture and Perforator's reply as the first entry.
Elmo
20 March 2005, 03:37
Jerry Huffakerquote:
Originally posted by mrlexma:
Can't shoot 'em. Remind me too much of a couple of my not too distant cousins.
And don't make fun of me--because we all have those cousins.
Besides, what do you do with 'em when they're dead--except take hilarious pictures?
And where do you put 'em? Hang 'em from the bathroom ceiling?
Here's something you could do with one.
Jerry Huffaker
State, National and World Champion Taxidermist
21 March 2005, 03:46
Magnum Hunter1I would shoot them everyday if I could.
22 March 2005, 19:30
wimpieCan't get permits to shoot criminals so I take it out on the baboons,when the raid the crops.
Wimpie
If only I had the eye sight off a baboon.
My tracker foolin around in Tanzania...
25 March 2005, 18:15
dogcatWe hunted in RSA last year, my sons shot nearly everything that walked or crawled except baboons. They hunted them every afternoon and had one shot. We are headed to Zim this year and I hope to put a serious dent in the baboon population - kind of like hunting rabbits in West Tx - just fun to do and a challenge.
My sons like hunting monkeys and baboons better than any of the horned critters. Go figure.
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