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Botswana Bull side brain shot video
06 July 2007, 02:44
Fulldraw Outdoor MediaBotswana Bull side brain shot video
Had to keep this short because of a slow connection but here is a short clip of a side brain shot bull a fellow from Austin took while hunting the Jovarega camp of Johan Calitz last week.
http://www.fulldrawoutdoormedia.com/Video/Blake-Byram-elephant-web.wmv
Haven't heard the official weight as of yet but we figure somewhere in the 50lb range for this bull. We also hunted plains game and a leopard but was unsuccessful on the kitty. We left and they are still baiting, will charter back in if they get one feeding. I wish I had more time for a more detailed report but my plans for a good Internet connection this year in Africa failed miserably to say the least. When I get home in Sept I'll post more pics and video.
Hope you enjoy.
06 July 2007, 02:54
Use Enough GunNow, that's excitement!
06 July 2007, 02:57
bwanamrmExcellent video and a nice bull!
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06 July 2007, 03:00
Bill CGood shooting.....Tyge! Thanks for posting, enjoy the rest of the season, we'll look fwd to more when you get back. Bill
06 July 2007, 03:09
gooseblitz22That is great footage...well done.
06 July 2007, 03:20
Tim CarneyTyge,
Surely that bull required a finisher. Noticed when he dropped that he seemed more stunned than killed outright because the back legs did not collapse first as usual with a brain shot. Then checked the video out half a dozen times. Appears that the shot was above the brain. Note the puff of dust. Can you clarify?
Mighty exciting indeed, must have been 30 yards at most.
Regards, Tim
06 July 2007, 03:32
Fulldraw Outdoor MediaHe was going nowhere when we got to him, couldn't move but still breathing. Yes, a finshing shot was required.
06 July 2007, 04:15
L. David KeithVery well done Tyge on all accounts. Best of luck on the rest of the season. LDK
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06 July 2007, 05:03
577NitroExpressTyge:
Do you have any info on the double the hunter used?
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If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming... Thanks for the video Tyge, very nicely done by the hunter and good camera work. jorge
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06 July 2007, 05:34
475GuyNice. Like the fact that when played, the vid isn't pixelated. Ditto on what the hunter used on the hunt. Once again, nicely done.
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06 July 2007, 07:04
Eland SlayerGreat video!!
Tyge,
Thanks for sharing. ENJOYED that a lot.
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06 July 2007, 09:39
CanuckNicely done! The vid is great. Thanks a bunch for sharing!
Cheers,
Canuck
06 July 2007, 11:04
Fulldraw Outdoor MediaThe gun was a 470 Nitro Express but I'm not sure of the make. All I know is that it's a Spanish gun that cost a whole lot more than I make in a year of filming this stuff!
Ammo was Federal Sledgehammers I believe. Interesting enough, when the spent case was inspected afterwards the case head almost separated, or at least it appeared that way to me. A PH in camp had told us of a client who had a case head separation from the same ammo earlier in the season. I'll take some pics of the case and show you what I mean to see what you guys think.
06 July 2007, 16:13
degoinsgreat stuff!!! thanks for posting.
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06 July 2007, 17:51
yukon deltaNice video and thanks for posting. I have a video of a shot on a tuskless that I need to post. I need to figure out how to cut the clip for posting.
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06 July 2007, 19:12
creekratGreat video. If you don't mind telling me, what camera were you using?
Thanks
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06 July 2007, 21:11
Fulldraw Outdoor MediaI use a Canon XL2 for my main camera and a GL2 for backup/wide angle shots. This clip was filmed on the XL2.
Trophy shots are from my Canon Rebel XTi and a 17-85mm IS lens.
06 July 2007, 22:50
MARK H. YOUNGTyge,
Nice piece of action video. How did you get the client to look like he just left for the office? All my pics make me look a lot more rumpled.
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Fulldraw Outdoor MediaBelieve me, I have taken my fair share of those type of photos as well, Mark. It's easy to have a client look this fresh. Just bust a jumbo at last light late in the day and come back the next morning for the photo shoot after the hyenas have ripped open the belly making the whole scene a mess. It took us an hour to turn the bull over and clean him up enough for some quality pics. I'll never again let a PH tell me everything will be alright, don't worry nothing will mess with it. From now on I'll shoot as many pics as I want the night we drop the animal. LOL
Here's a rumpled clothing pic taken just after the bull was down.
07 July 2007, 00:06
Kamo GariHow long did it take to shine the tusks up for the pics the next day?
Beautiful animal. Thanks for sharing.
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07 July 2007, 00:26
CanuckI was wondering how tough it was to flip the beast over for the pics the next day!
(which I assume was to get the lighting right, so it wouldn't be in shadow (EDIT--and actually reading some more I see the answers.
).
(edited)..I was initially wondering if someone did one of those annoying "mirror image" flips...(which clearly doesn't look to be the case based on the part in the hunter's hair and the fact you can see his wedding wring on the same hand in both pics)
Cheers,
Canuck
07 July 2007, 00:32
Kamo Gariquote:
wedding wring
Wring, as in neck? Freud would have a ball with you.
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07 July 2007, 00:41
Canuckquote:
Wring, as in neck?
NO. Duh....necks are ringed...as in Ring-necked pheasants.
Now that I've rung all I can out of this.....
Cheers,
Canuck
07 July 2007, 01:00
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07 July 2007, 02:27
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10 July 2007, 07:18
Kamo GariWhy would anyone want to go hunting themselves, when all you have to do is live vicariously through Will?
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10 July 2007, 08:18
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Will is a very special person...
Just try keeping him in fresh milk on safari.
10 July 2007, 08:24
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