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Klipspringer Caliber
19 May 2007, 06:16
Colin CastelliKlipspringer Caliber
I was able to harvest a Klipspringer this year, but severe damage to the quills ruled out a full mount. I'll try again next year and am willing to take a rifle just for Klippies if need be. This hear I used the PHs .223 with FMJ bullets. It exited without and deformation, but the tiny hole it punched in the lungs just didn't do the job fast enough. The PH also has a .22 Hornet available, but it was in the shop while I was there.
I'm thinking about something like a .30 Carbine with FMJ or softpoints. It is slower than .223 with a bigger diameter to impart more shock to the vitals.
I'm looking for something that will enable a traditional heart lung shot with minimal exit wound damage; or preferably, no exit wound.
Anyone have any suggestions or comments?
Colin
19 May 2007, 06:22
L. David KeithHi Colin, I use the .223 with Federal Vital Shok cartridges loaded with Nosler 60 grain Partitions. It has worked perfect for me. Everything up to Springbok hit the ground without a kick. The largest exit hole was smaller than a US dime. Good luck on your quest, David
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19 May 2007, 08:34
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19 May 2007, 10:00
22_hornetI used a 375 with a 300 gr Hornady solid.
Placement was "not" near the shoulder.
It was placed a little farther back to prevent hitting any bone. Full mount looked fine.
19 May 2007, 10:44
Russ GouldA pistol caliber (my TC Carbine in 45 LC) would be great for close work. Fat soft bullet at low velocity ought to do the trick..in but not out.
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19 May 2007, 11:19
Blair338/378Shot mine with a 257 WBY and 90XBT, but at quite long range.
Made a lovely full mount.
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19 May 2007, 11:40
Use Enough GunThe .375 with solids would work just fine. I have shot many small antelope with it, including a red duiker and a Livingston's Suni and the damage was minimal.
19 May 2007, 20:52
zimbabweI used an 06 with 180gr Nosler Partitions. .30 in .30 out. Only damage caused because he fell off the rock ledge he was on.
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19 May 2007, 22:14
GanyanaAlways recomend clients use FMJ round nosed solids for the tiny ten. .375 H&H works, but so does 220grn .308" rn solids.
I used my .30-06 on my first steenbok using 180 grain Remington SP's. I aimed behind the shoulder but either he or I flinched and I caught him square on the shoulder and blew it out through his neck. It was a hell of a mess.
The next time I took 150 grain FMJ's for the .30-06 and they worked fine. I had switched to 165 gr. Federal premium BTSP's zeroed to 200 yards and as a bonus the 150 gr. FMJ bullets were dead on at 100 yards. I had a lot of fun with jackals that trip.
21 May 2007, 09:47
sierrabravo45I used a .300 Win Mag with 180 grain Accubonds on a Steenbok.
I would suggest NOT using the load listed above. The full mount came out great but My taxidermist was PISSED!! The force split the skin in strips on the off side.
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21 May 2007, 11:00
Jaco HumanSolids are the best to use, they cause the least damage to the animal's skinand the brittle hair of a Klipspringer.
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Die Ou JagterSolids are good but if you use solids be totally aware of what is behind the Klippy and how close. I used solids but didn't pay attention to the back ground which was stone (rock) the solid shattered the rock and the blow back caused a rather large wound, but my taxidermist handled it well and the life size has that side to the rear where it is not seen. Truth be told it could have been mounted with the other side shown and most would not notice, but then I have a great taxidermist.
22 May 2007, 13:19
Colin CastelliThank you all for your replies, you have confirmed what I suspected. I'll go for big and slow next year on Klippies; the .45LC sounds like a good reason to buy a TC carbine....
Colin
I used a .458" 450gr North Fork flat nose solid - out of a double rifle. I was told to aim back a bit, which I did. Couldn't stand seeing him suffer as he bled out so I put a Woodleigh 500gr solid through his shoulder. The only significant damage was caused by his fall and that wasn't much.
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