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I've just finished reading Capstick's book "Safari", and had my curiosity piqued regarding Cape Buffalo. There is a plethora of great information here, but I'd also like to know what books or other forms of education are available to really get to know more about the hunting, rifles and areas of Africa to hunt in. I'm looking for specific titles, authors etc that you felt were accurate, authentic and helpful. I don't plan on making that my first safari, but surely would consider it my second, after getting my feet wet. Thanks, WHM | ||
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whm7753 Kevin Robertsons book about hunting the southern buffalo is very informative and well written. If you cannot find one where you are, let me know. I know Kevin personally, and can arrange to have him ship a copy to you. Brad Brad Rolston African Hunting P.O. Box 506 Stella 8650 Kalahari South Africa Tel : + 27 82 574 9928 Fax : + 27 86 672 6854 E-Mail : rolston585ae@iafrica.com | |||
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You can't go wrong with Boddington's Safari Rifles. Some of his others such as Where Lions Roar, From Mt. Kenya to the Cape and African Experience were helpful to me as well. All the best, Kyler | |||
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Whm, The book Nyati by African hunter magazine, and Safari rifles and Cartridges by Boddington...A must read and you will make yor decision on what rifle you want... Mike | |||
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I'd highly recommend that you get Boddington's DVD, "Boddington on Buffalo" it is available at: http://www.craigboddington.com While others may advise differently, I see no reason not to include buffalo on your first, and every, safari. I did. "There are worse memorials to a life well-lived than a pair of elephant tusks." Robert Ruark | |||
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I'm with SBT, if money is not the limiting factor, there's no reason to postpone a buff hunt. The very first animal I killed in Africa was a buffalo. It did make the impala stalk a little anti-climatic, but I heartily recommend it. ______________________________ "Truth is the daughter of time." Francis Bacon | |||
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All: Thanks so very much for the help. I must confess that this is what is so special about this forum. There may well be a multitude of experiences and opinions, but everyone is quite gracious in their sharing. Again my thanks to you. Bill | |||
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This was probably the best advice given. If you want it - do it. Brad Brad Rolston African Hunting P.O. Box 506 Stella 8650 Kalahari South Africa Tel : + 27 82 574 9928 Fax : + 27 86 672 6854 E-Mail : rolston585ae@iafrica.com | |||
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WHM, I'll echo all the others who have said "Go buffalo hunting if that's what you want". It sounds like you and I have gone through a very similar thought process, though I read PHC ~17 years ago. I'd planned and booked a PG hunt as a first safari in 2006, with the idea I'd go for buffalo later. In the end, I booked a "Buffalo Special" for this fall. I'm happy to say that I'm still as excited about the PG hunt as I ever was. Dean ...I say that hunters go into Paradise when they die, and live in this world more joyfully than any other men. -Edward, Duke of York | |||
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Why not make your first Safari a Buffalo hunt..I see this phenomena weekly and don't understand it...Go Buffalo hunting don't deprive yourself or think you have to work up to them, you don't.... NYATI, THE SOUTHERN BUFFALO BY DOCTARI ( Kevin Robertson ) SAFARI RIFLES BY CRAIG BODDINGTON Both books can be purchased from Huntingtons, http://www.huntingtons.com buy@huntingtons.com 1-866-735-6237 Ray Atkinson Atkinson Hunting Adventures 10 Ward Lane, Filer, Idaho, 83328 208-731-4120 rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com | |||
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WHM7753 let me add my suggestion to do the Buffalo as well! If you think about it the airfare is better used to do two things on the same round trip ticket, and you never know, you may never get back for the buff. My first safari was a short 7 day with Cape Buffalo as the primary, and I took Impala, Hippo, Wildebeast, zebra, and a wart hog, in less than four days. The cost of doing it all at once was far less than it would have been if I'd gone back to take the Buffalo, on another 7 day,plus another airfare! I guess it didn't make a difference anyway, because I went back for Buffalo a few more times, but I might not have.   Good luck no matter how you do it!  ....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith  | |||
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Again, I would like to extend my thanks for all of the info and encouragement. As I write this, I had to ask myself, why not? The simple answer is that I want to get my shooting skills up to par. My experience has been, thus far only with deer, and the largest caliber I've shot to date was a 300 Win. Mag. But, I am having a 9.3 x 62 built on a 98/22 action by Mike Ullman, now with Hill Country. I want to make sure, to the extent possible that I can shoot cleanly, efficiently, and accurately and not get anyone's ass in the proverbial sling. But I must say that your posts are quite encouraging and I can't think of a better way to blood a new/old custom Mauser, especially with that caliber. Best, Bill | |||
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Bill, what part of the country are you located in? If you are anywhere near D/FW area I have a little side by side 9.3X74R double rifle that I would be more than happy to meet you on one of our ranges and let you shoot it a little! The 9.3X74R is a ballistic twin to the 9.3X62 you are building,and the little double rifle handles like a 410 shotgun. I also have some larger doubles, and bolt rifles if you'd like to try them as well. I have some experience with cape buffalo, if I can be of help, I'd more than happy to ! ....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith | |||
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Mac: I live in Wichita, Ks, and by george, I would love to meet you and see your weapons and have a chance to shoot them. Thanks so much for the invite. Best, Bill | |||
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If you want a buffalo, or leopard, or any other of the "glamor" game, go for it your first safari, you will get plenty of time to take plains game while you are hunting. No need to get your feet wet before going for what you want! | |||
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