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Originally posted by larryshores:
I think everyone should ignore him and not respond to anything he posts.

I used to feel sorry for him. I am long past that.

+1 My sentiments exactly!

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Originally posted by larry shores:
I think everyone should IGNORE HIM and NOT RESPOND to ANYTHING he posts !!!

I modified L. Seller's post; I hope he's not offended.
I just wanted to STRESS the words that are KEY in
my opinion. ANYTHING MEANS WHETHER IMPROPER
OR, THE RARE - APPARENTLY "NORMAL" POST !!!

Awesome video Todd! Thanks for sharing.

Todd,

Did you your first shot find the brain? It looks like he was stone cold dead when he went down.

great video, congratulations Todd.

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Originally posted by surestrike:
Todd,

Did you your first shot find the brain? It looks like he was stone cold dead when he went down.

We think it did. It was just above the arch and he didn't move from his tracks. The second shot was for insurance. He fell in his tracks but it didn't appear to be the typical "rear legs first" event so Blake had me fire the second round just to be sure. Better safe than sorry type of thing.

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Originally posted by Todd Williams:

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Originally posted by surestrike:
Todd,

Did you your first shot find the brain? It looks like he was stone cold dead when he went down.

We think it did. It was just above the arch and he didn't move from his tracks. The second shot was for insurance. He fell in his tracks but it didn't appear to be the typical "rear legs first" event so Blake had me fire the second round just to be sure. Better safe than sorry type of thing.

An extra bullet or two are cheap insurance for sure!!

Very intersting video .What rifle and caliber....

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Originally posted by juanpozzi:
Very intersting video .What rifle and caliber....

VC 500NE Round Body using 570gr North Fork solids

Todd,
Great Video and congratulations on a great bull, and with a beautiful rifle

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Originally posted by larryshores:
I think everyone should ignore him and not respond to anything he posts.

I used to feel sorry for him. I am long past that.

Yep done!
The way shootaway shitted on this great thread cuts it with me, too.

Thanks again for the nice comments guys!

Great video and awesome hunt. What was the length of time from getting on the island and making the shot?

I'll be elephant hunting with Buzz in May (first time) but I'm not sure I'm looking for that much excitement.

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Originally posted by Todd Williams:

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Originally posted by juanpozzi:
Very intersting video .What rifle and caliber....

VC 500NE Round Body using 570gr North Fork solids

Show me the way to that gun oh master...
Grasshopper will snatch the pebble from your hand when the time is right....

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Originally posted by Go Dawgs:
Great video and awesome hunt. What was the length of time from getting on the island and making the shot?

I'll be elephant hunting with Buzz in May (first time) but I'm not sure I'm looking for that much excitement.

I think about an hour from the time we in until the shot.

You'll have a great hunt with Buzz's outfit. They are top notch!


Jeff, you are coming to DSC right? SCI? We'll meet up and speak with Ken. Really an identical rifle to Larry's. We can probably arrange for you to shoot that gun a bit if you're so inclined!

Todd,

What's your MV with the 570 grain NF solid flat tip? And what's your bbl length? Thank you.

That is fine videography, a fine hunt, and a fine trophy! Congrats Todd, Blake and crew! Lots of great memories there...

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Originally posted by Todd Williams:

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Originally posted by Go Dawgs:
Great video and awesome hunt. What was the length of time from getting on the island and making the shot?

I'll be elephant hunting with Buzz in May (first time) but I'm not sure I'm looking for that much excitement.

I think about an hour from the time we in until the shot.

You'll have a great hunt with Buzz's outfit. They are top notch!


Jeff, you are coming to DSC right? SCI? We'll meet up and speak with Ken. Really an identical rifle to Larry's. We can probably arrange for you to shoot that gun a bit if you're so inclined!

Hell of a good rifle.

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Originally posted by D R Hunter:
Todd,

What's your MV with the 570 grain NF solid flat tip? And what's your bbl length? Thank you.

DR, I'm getting 2,115fps with 97grs of RL-15, Fed-215 Primers, Hornady brass, in 24" barrels (23.5" as VC states).

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Originally posted by Todd Williams:
For all you guys who like DG up close, I offer this for your enjoyment!

Cheers!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...YwU&feature=youtu.be

Outstanding video Todd

My God that terrain is dense! I can see now why the fitness program was required and you already have a head start on me for 2015

Sorry if you have already answered this but why the North Fork solids instead of the CEBs?

Mark, the NF bullets just shot a bit better groups with the 570gr solids than the CEBs in this particular rifle. For an expanding bullet however, I'm still using the 475gr CEB at 2415fps.

We should have a lot cooler temps on our 2015 hunt! Very much looking forward to that one! See you in Vegas my friend!

Todd,
Thanks for the data.

Todd,

I enjoyed the video although it would have been nice to see some close ups of the downed bull.

From your description of the bull's reaction to your initial shot, the bullet may have passed close to the brain or hit a non-essential part of the brain. I have seen elephants go straight down with out the back legs going down first, head high fall. They were knocked out but not dead as a finshing shot produced the death kick.

I also noted how quickly your first shot went off when you raised your rifle to your shoulder. Only I few of us shoot like that! Congrats!

465H&H

Excellent shooting Todd.

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Originally posted by larryshores:

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Originally posted by Todd Williams:

quote:

Originally posted by Go Dawgs:
Great video and awesome hunt. What was the length of time from getting on the island and making the shot?

I'll be elephant hunting with Buzz in May (first time) but I'm not sure I'm looking for that much excitement.

I think about an hour from the time we in until the shot.

You'll have a great hunt with Buzz's outfit. They are top notch!


Jeff, you are coming to DSC right? SCI? We'll meet up and speak with Ken. Really an identical rifle to Larry's. We can probably arrange for you to shoot that gun a bit if you're so inclined!

Hell of a good rifle.

I plan to be in Vegas Todd. Hell, Larry won't even let me hold his rifle...

Originally By 465H&H:

"I also noted how quickly your first shot went off when you raised your
rifle to your shoulder. Only a few OF US shoot like that! Congrats!"

If I had been the original writer of the above, the "OF US" wouldn't have
been there. It's a sign of much practice I think, to be able to do it. Way
to go Todd!

Great video Todd.
I was playing it for my daughter (she was amazed) and I paused it after the shot and on the retreat. I believe it was at 5:34 and man, you looked like an NFL running back. You need to get that shot in a still.

Bravo, Todd. Good stuff. Hope to see you at the shows.

Good example of gun handling, even with an elephant steps behind, his finger is outside the trigger guard !

Nice capture there Dog! Actually, I would have placed bets that someone got swiped in the mele. Thanks for capturing a "flattering" shot!

Great video Todd - thanks for sharing.

WRT Shootaway, well, as the old saying goes, when you wrestle with a pig, you both get dirty. The difference is that the pig actually enjoys it. If more of our members would refrain from wrestling with pigs, maybe his nonsense would stop.

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Originally posted by Dog Man:
Good example of gun handling, even with an elephant steps behind, his finger is outside the trigger guard !

i noticed that as well. Good job Todd.

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Originally posted by D R Hunter:
Originally By 465H&H:

"I also noted how quickly your first shot went off when you raised your
rifle to your shoulder. Only a few OF US shoot like that! Congrats!"

If I had been the original writer of the above, the "OF US" wouldn't have
been there. It's a sign of much practice I think, to be able to do it. Way
to go Todd!

DR,

I based the "one of us" on watching a lot of elephant hunts on the outdoor shows and a couple of my PH's commenting on how quickly I get a shot off compared to most of their clients. You are right, it is the result of a lot of practice and having developed good follow through technique. Well done Todd!

465H&H

I tip my hat to you 465 H&H, and Todd, and to all
who shoulder the rifle and squeeze a round off at
that accuracy level and speed.

Todd,

Excellent in all respects.

Mark

Pretty cool my friend, nice job!!!!!

A treat to see your hunt, Todd. Nicely done.

Best of the Season, Tim