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Scimitar Oryx -- shot placement
14 October 2008, 09:12
doctorxringScimitar Oryx -- shot placement
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I'm going to hunt a scimitar oryx this winter
in Texas. I'm going to use my 35 Whelen.
I was considering using the 225 Partition.
I would like shot placement recommendations
and any other tips for this animal.
thanks kindly, Chris
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14 October 2008, 10:41
L. David KeithTight into the shoulder pocket. Breaking one or both shoulders will anchor them but consider damage to the cape if your mounting it. Get a stead broadside and the shoulder pocket will do the trick. Good hunting, David
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14 October 2008, 11:08
shakariI personally think it's always a mistake to discuss impact points on the nearside of the animal's body, because those impact points will change depending on what angle to you the animal is standing. Better advice would be to aim for the opposite shoulder and bear in mind of where the heart and lungs etc will be in relation to that aforementoned angle.
Even better advice would be to buy and study a copy of The Perect Shot by Kevin Robertson.
14 October 2008, 17:04
jeffeossoCrosshairs between the forelegs, 1/3 of the way up the body, directionally at the offside leg; .. other than birds and hippos, this will probably work for just about anything.
I've only seen two of these shot, and as compared to eland and blackbuck, I wasn't particularly impressed with their toughness
14 October 2008, 17:54
Blair338/378What will a good one measure compared to say a Kalahari Oryx?
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14 October 2008, 23:04
AtkinsonShoot him just like you would a deer or an elk..All this muck about the vitals being in a different spot is Ok, but any shot in the shoulder works on any animal that I have ever shot.
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14 October 2008, 23:20
Tim CarneyKey to shooting oryx is don't fire above the mid-line of the body.
Having shot about two dozen of them, including some for trophy and many others for meat, with a British caliber similar to the .35 Whelen (.358 225 gr. bullet at 2,400 fps), I know the shoulder shot will work; so will just behind the shoulder aimed at the off leg if the geometry is right, or just inside the near shoulder if the beast is quartering on. Quartering away can be done, too, use the off leg as your target and put the bullet through the rib cage into that off shoulder again, not more than 1/3 of the way up the body.
Oh, use a Swift A-frame.
Regards
15 October 2008, 01:19
Use Enough GunHaving shot two different oryx in Africa (the Scimitar Horned Oryx and the Gemsbok) the shot is the same. I have shot both 1/3 up the body and through the shoulder.
15 October 2008, 04:18
doctorxring.
Thanks guys. 1/3 up and cover up the off side
leg with the cross hair.
Can't wait !
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15 October 2008, 06:10
sevenmagltd.Gotta agree on the lack of "toughness". I have had clients shoot a couple of dozen bulls and cows and a bullet in the shoulder does them in pretty quick. Also agree to keep it in the lower third and pretty much straight up the leg. Only one I had a problem with was a cow shot with a 375 solid just in the crease of the shoulder. Won't go into detail but it was ugly and will never shoot another with a solid. Solids may be fine on elephant and buff but a softpoint will kill an scimitar oryx 10X quicker than a solid.
Sizewise, the biggest I've shot was 46"(bull) and 44" on a cow. Any adult bull of 38" or more is good and 40" very good. FYI, the meat is great even on the bulls. I always smile when a client says to "keep the meat", good luck!
15 October 2008, 13:37
jetdrvrquote:
Originally posted by jeffeosso:
Crosshairs between the forelegs, 1/3 of the way up the body, directionally at the offside leg; .. other than birds and hippos, this will probably work for just about anything.
I've only seen two of these shot, and as compared to eland and blackbuck, I wasn't particularly impressed with their toughness
Yeah, they're a pushover. Buddy of mine shot one with a .300 Savage at 100 yds. DRT.
29 January 2009, 10:05
doctorxring.
Well the day came and it was this tuesday.
I just thought I would let you guys know
that your advice worked well for me.
You can see the exit wound on this pic.
He went down at the shot, got up, took about
3 or 4 steps and piled up. 35 Whelen with
225 grain Partition at 2700 MV.
I'm quite taken with hunting these creatures
and I hope to repeat again on these Oryx.
thanks again ! dxr
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29 January 2009, 19:03
DesertRamThat's a fine looking animal! Good going.
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29 January 2009, 20:17
nkonkawell done, sir. That's a fine looking critter.
29 January 2009, 23:04
TheBigGuyWell done!
Did you get a chance to examine where the bullet went through? How close to the spine were you? Above or below it?
29 January 2009, 23:56
doctorxring.
Thanks !
Yes, I did. I took a pic of the inside of
the ribcage. Bullet traversed from left to
right. Lungs were totally blown. Shoulders
cratered. The guide, who has had ten safaris
to Africa, was quite impressed with the damage
done by this Whelen load.
quote:
Originally posted by TheBigGuy:
Well done!
Did you get a chance to examine where the bullet went through? How close to the spine were you? Above or below it?
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30 January 2009, 00:38
Tim CarneyFine shot.
Perhaps a few more details: distance, off hand or from a rest...
Regards
30 January 2009, 01:02
doctorxring.
100 yards. Rest.
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30 January 2009, 20:43
MacD37quote:
Originally posted by doctorxring:
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Well the day came and it was this tuesday.
I just thought I would let you guys know
that your advice worked well for me.
You can see the exit wound on this pic.
He went down at the shot, got up, took about
3 or 4 steps and piled up. 35 Whelen with
225 grain Partition at 2700 MV.
I'm quite taken with hunting these creatures
and I hope to repeat again on these Oryx.
thanks again ! dxr.
Doc, I think you will find the meat as good as any you have tried! There is absolutely no wild taste to this meat at all, very lean though,so a little bacon thrown into the pan doesn't hurt anything!
Very nice Simi horn! Congratulations!
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30 January 2009, 21:48
Michael RobinsonLooks well-placed to me!
Beautiful oryx.
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31 January 2009, 06:10
doctorxringMacD -
Bacon can help anything to new heights !
But seriously, I was nibbling on some of
the oryx meat "tartar" when I was cutting
it up wednesday and was amazed at the mild
flavor of it. Super Bowl Sunday I'll be
frying up some of the backstrap and the liver
and will get my first real taste of this Oryx.
If you love bacon, check out this video --
http://www.ebaumsworld.com/video/watch/42402/quote:
Originally posted by MacD37:
quote:
Originally posted by doctorxring:
.
Well the day came and it was this tuesday.
I just thought I would let you guys know
that your advice worked well for me.
You can see the exit wound on this pic.
He went down at the shot, got up, took about
3 or 4 steps and piled up. 35 Whelen with
225 grain Partition at 2700 MV.
I'm quite taken with hunting these creatures
and I hope to repeat again on these Oryx.
thanks again ! dxr.
Doc, I think you will find the meat as good as any you have tried! There is absolutely no wild taste to this meat at all, very lean though,so a little bacon thrown into the pan doesn't hurt anything!
Very nice Simi horn! Congratulations!
Happiness is a tight group