Any negative thoughts about using a single shot rifle for a baited leopard hunt ? What's your thoughts ?

One lethal shot in 10 times better then poor shooting. And with a leopard accuracy is a must.

Mike

I am ok with a single shot under baited conditions. My leopard rifle is a Ruger No.1 chambered .416 Rigby with a fast 300 grain.

I can't imagine getting a second shot off at a leopard unless you're locked in combat with the cat. If I were going tomorrow, I would take my 9.3x74 single shot.

No negative thoughts, planning on using my No 1 in 300 Win when I hunt leopard.

Do bring a shotgun in case there is a follow up

None that I can think of. The likelihood of a second shot on a leopard is so slim (on bait or following up after the initial shot) that we are all basically shooting single shots regardless of how many bullets are in the gun.

Frank,

There is a very slim chance of getting a second shot if the leopard is hanging onto the tree as he dies. It is such a slim chance though that I would be very comfortable using a single shot. A good quality scope with a high end magnification of 6x at least with illuminated reticle would be a must in my opinion if I were to hunt another leopard.

Mark

I don't see the point at all.

A bolt action is at lest as accurate as a single shot, usually more accurate, so why handicap yourself in the event you might need a second (or third) shot.

And what about the follow up? Are you going to fool around changing rifles? What if you follow up with a single shot and the leopard gets a tracker down and you miss with your first (and only) shot?

Merry Christmas.

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Originally posted by Indy:
I don't see the point at all.

A bolt action is at lest as accurate as a single shot, usually more accurate, so why handicap yourself in the event you might need a second (or third) shot.

And what about the follow up? Are you going to fool around changing rifles? What if you follow up with a single shot and the leopard gets a tracker down and you miss with your first (and only) shot?

Merry Christmas.

A bolt action is at lest as accurate as a single shot, usually more accurate
I'll take a wild guess and say that he already has said single shot in hand and would like to use it on leopard. I would also guess that he has found it to me more than accurate enough. Keep in mind, most leopards are shot at fairly close range.

And what about the follow up? Are you going to fool around changing rifles?
Do you really expect him to use a scoped rifle chambered in a leopard cartridge(30-06, etc.) for a follow up? I would guess 95% of leopard hunters "fool around" and switch rifles in the event of a follow up. It is common to tote a shotgun or big bore for a wounded leopard.

I can imagine using a favorite deer rifle such as a 270 on a leopard, but I would want something bigger for the follow-up.

And ya still wonder why PH's get hurt.

Frank:

Here's the perfect solution. A single shot rifle and a double barrel shot gun. They just happen to be in one unit in 12x12x9.3x74R. And, you don't have to change guns for a follow up... just remove the scope with the claw mount feature.

If an elephant walks by the blind, I reckon you can just quietly slip in a solid and shoot him in the head (for extra bait, I guess).

Listen people, you all don't know Frank, a second shot will NOT be needed. Which #1 Frank?

Merry Christmas Joyce and you too Frank!

I use nothing but single shot handguns for Leopard --

I see no downside at all. Just put the one shot where it's supposed to go.

I think a single shot would be just fine. You are only going to get one shot anyway. I shot mine with a 375H&H and trailed him with a 470NE.

http://i594.photobucket.com/al...oker1/IMG_0270-1.jpg

The judge sent me a couple more pics of his drilling, & I must admit, it's the best leopard rifle that I've seen. Perfect for the first shot, & perfect for any follow up, if needed.