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Shot Placement on African Game

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13 January 2009, 14:02
ghundwan
Shot Placement on African Game
As can be seen by the photo, shot placement is critical on African Game. This trophy fell where he stood to the Gamo premium pellet.

-Cal. 5.5 mm (.22 in)
- Weight 1.4g (22gr)
- Muzzle velocity: 220 m/s
- Kinetic energy: 24 Joules
- Penetration paraffin: 37 mm
- Expansion paraffin: 8 mm

Unfortunatley the bullet was never recovered, but judging from the exit wound had good expansion.




Sorry - Just can't wait for the new hunting season
13 January 2009, 14:08
shakari
rotflmo rotflmo rotflmo






13 January 2009, 14:21
Macifej
Too much meat damage .....

What was the trophy fee ...??

Full mount ...??
13 January 2009, 14:34
Bahati
I trust you will space for a full mount? Maybe a bleached skull and a flat skin?

Very good! I have not laughed out 'loud opening a new thread for a while ...


Johan
13 January 2009, 16:51
375 fanatic
Im not capeing that monster jumping


"Buy land they have stopped making it"- Mark Twain
13 January 2009, 16:54
375 fanatic
Looks like a running shot aswell LOL


"Buy land they have stopped making it"- Mark Twain
13 January 2009, 16:57
Michael Robinson
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This is clearly a case of too much gun! You would have been better off with a .177 O2 Express! Big Grin


Mike

Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer.
13 January 2009, 17:14
David Culpepper
Very good shot placement on that dangerous game. I hope you still approached it with caution ready to put another bullet in it if it moved.


Good Hunting,

13 January 2009, 17:16
mete
When they charge you will that load have enough to penetrate the skull and into the brain ?? Roll Eyes
13 January 2009, 17:22
jetdrvr
quote:
Too much meat damage .....


Yeah, I'd recommend a solid next time...
13 January 2009, 17:41
ghundwan
quote:
Originally posted by mete:
When they charge you will that load have enough to penetrate the skull and into the brain ?? Roll Eyes


Mete,

After close analysis and prior to postmortem it was discovered penetration seems to be good. The exit wound can be clearly seen in the photo just below the ear. There was full penetration through the skull and narrowly missing the brain.

I plan to do a shoulder mount as I am rapidly running out of space in my trophy room Smiler


13 January 2009, 21:52
TerryR
I hope you used a controlled round feeding pellet gun on that monster.
13 January 2009, 22:35
GarBy
MAN....a frontal brain shot should he have charged would be a real test!!

Gary
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13 January 2009, 22:36
Macifej
quote:
Originally posted by TerryR:
I hope you used a controlled round feeding pellet gun on that monster.


Judging by the permanent wound cavity, looks like it was a hybrid CRAPFAD action ... (Controlled Round and Push Feed Action Design) ...