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AS Promised... 38 2/8's" Mt. Nyala
19 May 2006, 17:25
Rich ElliottAS Promised... 38 2/8's" Mt. Nyala
This was in our Damaro Concession April 27th.
It was about 6:15 PM when we took the picture and the fog was rolling in fast. If I get a better picture later on I'll post it. Oh, it was a 284 yard shot. The client was using a .323 Jarrett w/ 200 gr Nosler Partitons. He also had one of those new Zeiss Binoc's with a built in ranging device. Pretty handy at times like this. This was a really old Mt. Nyala. Almost no hair left and really skinny. Lousy teeth too. His hip bones were showing through his hide. You'll note quite a bit of brooming too.
I'd like to know his horn length in his prime.
Rich Elliott
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19 May 2006, 17:50
Wendell ReichJeez, what a hog!
Man he looks like a young Kudu! Now that is a plains game worth shooting!
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19 May 2006, 18:07
Eland SlayerBeautiful bull. Looks like he has really good mass.
19 May 2006, 18:34
Charles_HelmThanks again for the pictures!
THat one has some serious "Wow" attached to it. THanks for the photo.
19 May 2006, 23:20
bwanamrmNot only is he long, he is extremely massive also! One couldn't pick a better trophy for horn quality or age.
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What MacD said
He is huge GREAT PHOTO
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20 May 2006, 02:16
Use Enough GunAmazing, just amazing.
Thanks for the pictures Rich, and congratulations to your client.
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21 May 2006, 07:07
Allan DeGrootquote:
Originally posted by Rich Elliott:
I'd like to know his horn length in his prime.
Rich Elliott
Shorter.
they are horns, not antlers.
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21 May 2006, 07:26
Steve RichardsAllan, actually probably longer. As an antelope gets old, he begins to wear this horns down faster than they grow. A really old set of horns will always be shorter than they once were, though they become quite thick.
21 May 2006, 17:21
Rich ElliottYes, they were quite broomed with very little "ivory" tip left.
Rich Elliott
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22 May 2006, 00:47
DPhillipsRich,
Thank you so much for the outstanding photos of the Mt. Nyalas you share with us. Indeed, one of the most impressive of all game animals - worldwide!
That would be a dream come true! Beautiful bull! How many days do you normally recommend to spend in the mountains to have a good chance of taking a representative bull?
Thanks for sharing, Rich!
Thanks Rich. splendid bull! Keep the drooling pictures coming!
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