Well, the hunt is done and the results are in. It didn't work out quite as scientific as I wanted but here it is;

Between the 165 Hornadys and the 180 Woodleighs in the 30-06s there didn't seem to be any difference worth mentioning on donkeys and horses. The .300 RUM did hit everything harder, equines, shoulders and eardrums. The short ranges involved didn't really give the RUM a chance to show its stuff, and the recoil, ear splitting muzzleblast and heat weren't worth it. The high capacity mags and water pistol recoil of the 30-06s won out on balance.

I did shoot a buffalo and scrub bull with the RUM. I brained the buff, so I guess that doesn't prove anything either. The scrub bull took its first shot through the shoulder, and was visibly staggered with that hit. It was obvious that the show was over but I did keep on shooting. He never made it 20 yards.

Boars died no matter what they were hit with.

My son took a buff with his 30-06. That one probably wasn't the greatest idea in the world,(OK, it was mine ) but there were two of us backing him and the bull had to travel a long ways to get out of sight. He took a lot of rapid fire lead from the little 30-06 before he laid down, but he did and my 17 year old has his first buffalo.

I'll put up a few pics later, this airport internet isn't liking me much.

What Hornady bullet were you shooting?

Well.....any photo's

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Originally posted by sheephunterab:
What Hornady bullet were you shooting?

The Hornadys were 165 Flat-based Interlocks. It would be hard to find a more ordinary bullet for an '06.

Couple of nice trophies there.

Very nice mate. Love the scrub Bull

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Originally posted by Dogleg:
My son took a buff with his 30-06. That one probably wasn't the greatest idea in the world,(OK, it was mine Big Grin) but there were two of us backing him and the bull had to travel a long ways to get out of sight. He took a lot of rapid fire lead from the little 30-06 before he laid down,

Great photos and Trophies BTW and congrats to son.

They can do that. I use a 318WR which is really a 30.06 with a heavy bullet and sometimes an animal will go down fine but others, like you said !

WOW Dogleg..... That scrub bull is the s#*t

Cheers,
Mark.

It scores 90 SCI.I couldn't resist looking it up, and if it was entered today it would rank 3rd.

Hey Mike - Great result mate!! It was a pleasure having you boys in camp! I think we can find some better shots of your scrub bull too - when I get a chance. I measured the bull properly after the horns were dry - 88 1/4 . The buffalo was 98.5. Both proper beasts..

Cheers mate.

Buffalo
R 30.75 18.75
L 30.25 18.75

Same bull maybe?

What a cool trip! If you don't mind me asking, as to the number of animals culled for the whole trip, the number would be? Congrats!

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Originally posted by Matt Graham:
Hey Mike - Great result mate!! It was a pleasure having you boys in camp! I think we can find some better shots of your scrub bull too - when I get a chance. I measured the bull properly after the horns were dry - 88 1/4 . The buffalo was 98.5. Both proper beasts..

Cheers mate.

Buffalo
R 30.75 18.75
L 30.25 18.75

It would still be third with those numbers. That is, if I ever get around to listing it. It would be next to impossible for it to drop below 4th.

We had a great time. Caleb's first international trip was very memorable, and not the sort of thing that can be easily duplicated unless you find a way to clone Shawn.

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Originally posted by Dieseltrucker:
What a cool trip! If you don't mind me asking, as to the number of animals culled for the whole trip, the number would be? Congrats!

I'm actually afraid to say. Can we just say "Lots" and let it go at that?

Great results mate, some solid buff bulls and one of the best scrubbers I've seen. Congrats and I hope you had a great time again in our fine country!

blacks

Oh, I'm already planning a return next year. That will be 4 years in a row.

I like the country, its hunting opportunities and its sincerely friendly people. Could you do something about the heat?

Good Buff and a ripper of a scrub bull. Glad you enjoyed the Territory. It is a great place.