Moz 2014

01 October 2014, 02:25

Larry Sellers

Moz 2014

Just back yesterday from my 30+ day trip to Mozambique. Took a Cape Buffalo, and numerous other smaller critters. New R8 Blaser in 9.3 X 62 performed flawlessly, eight rounds fired, eight critters DRT. Great time as usual. "That's All Folks" as the old cartoon says.

Larry Sellers
SCI (International) Life Member
R8 Blaser

01 October 2014, 02:56

shotgun46

Congratulations Pictures?

01 October 2014, 03:09

Biebs

It's a Blaser, what did you expect? :-)

01 October 2014, 03:41

Orvar

Congrats Larry! Photos would be nice...

04 October 2014, 10:12

fairgame

Etiquette would have me say 'What a fantastic report and many many thanks for sharing such a wonderful experience'

04 October 2014, 15:34

Esskay

Well done

04 October 2014, 18:33

Bwanamich

30+ days and 8 trophies? Exercising restraint :-)

04 October 2014, 20:53

TrophyShotPrints

30 days in Moz...Attaboy

05 October 2014, 02:55

Highlander7

Congrats!

05 October 2014, 08:24

fujotupu

quote:
Originally posted by Bwanamich:
30+ days and 8 trophies? Exercising restraint :-)

Quality not quantity - All in the Top 5 - Gold Medal material

07 October 2014, 18:37

Larry Sellers

It's well documented that I don't do detailed "hunt reports" here for obvious reasons. Nor do I post pictures. Hey, just my thing.

I will add that my annual 30 day trip to Mozambique is not primarily "hunting" motivated or based. I go there to enjoy Mother Africa, visit my many friends in the operation, take lots of photos, in other words just ENJOY.

I usually try and hunt/take a Buff and help out with collecting Leopard and Lion bait if needed. Some of the days are filled with checking baits for other clients, as I have my own little cruiser, available if I want.

So it's not a "quality not quantity" thing nor exercising any kind of restraint just hanging out, having a ball, and getting up each day with no "have to" plan and going with what the day brings. As a side note, I have taken, several Buff, Leopard, Sable, Hippo, Croc, Eland, Bushbuck, Warthog and lots of small stuff here on previous occasions, so that's off the table now. Have a great day!!

Larry Sellers
SCI(International)Life Member
R8 Blaser

08 October 2014, 02:50

Use Enough Gun

Glad that you enjoyed your time in Mother Africa, Larry!

08 October 2014, 03:28

jorge

Sounds like a good gig you have going there, Larry! I wouldn't mind doing something like that myself some day!

08 October 2014, 05:14

butchloc

quote:
posted 01 October 2014 03:09 Hide Post
It's a Blaser, what did you expect? :-)

bite tongue, suppress laughter, hide amazement, swallow hard

08 October 2014, 12:13

Anton van der Spek

Larry

Congratulations with your hunt. I presume the "Buf" was also harvested with your 9.3x62. Please elaborate on velocity the actual round fired and penetration.

Thanks in advance
Anton

08 October 2014, 13:17

Milo Shanghai

quote:
Originally posted by Larry Sellers:
It's well documented that I don't do detailed "hunt reports" here for obvious reasons. Nor do I post pictures. Hey, just my thing.

I will add that my annual 30 day trip to Mozambique is not primarily "hunting" motivated or based. I go there to enjoy Mother Africa, visit my many friends in the operation, take lots of photos, in other words just ENJOY.

I usually try and hunt/take a Buff and help out with collecting Leopard and Lion bait if needed. Some of the days are filled with checking baits for other clients, as I have my own little cruiser, available if I want.

So it's not a "quality not quantity" thing nor exercising any kind of restraint just hanging out, having a ball, and getting up each day with no "have to" plan and going with what the day brings. As a side note, I have taken, several Buff, Leopard, Sable, Hippo, Croc, Eland, Bushbuck, Warthog and lots of small stuff here on previous occasions, so that's off the table now. Have a great day!!

Larry Sellers
SCI(International)Life Member
R8 Blaser

Now that's a safari. Hat off to you, Larry.

09 October 2014, 00:00

Larry Sellers

Anton - Yes my Buff was taken with my R8 Blaser in 9.3 x 62. The shot was 80 meters, basically broadside. I used a 286 Barnes TSX over 53.5 grains of Varget powder. Didn't crono the loads so suspect around 2,200 + FPS. The shot went through the right front shoulder, through the heart and out the otherside, for total penetration. The Buff took 4 or 5 steps and was stone dead, no bellow or anything. This is the third Buff taken with this combo. Thanks for asking and hope this helps.

Larry Sellers
SCI(International)Life Member
R8 Blaser

quote:
Originally posted by Anton van der Spek:
Larry

Congratulations with your hunt. I presume the "Buf" was also harvested with your 9.3x62. Please elaborate on velocity the actual round fired and penetration.

Thanks in advance
Anton

09 October 2014, 02:26

Bwana338

Hi Larry, sounds like you had a great time.

I was thinking about you the other day and was wondering when you would return, to New Mexico.

If you are coming down to Albuquerque, give us a call and we should be able to meet up with you.

James

11 October 2014, 00:19

Anton van der Spek

Thanks Larry

People often talk the 9.3 down, however it has proven itself over and over again. Living in R.S.A. it is my dream to shoot a big old "dagha boy" before I lay down my head.

My 9.3 has accounted for a big bull giraffe.

Once again thanks for the report back. I appreciate.