Zimbabwe Elephant Hunt 2014

17 November 2014, 21:14

Hunted this elephant in Northern Zimbabwe in October 2014.

Details - It was around noon. The bull was in thick vegetation with six other bulls. He was in deep shade quartering away.

The PH suggested a behind the ear brain shot. I have only done a frontal brain shot and a heart/lung shot and was not prepared for a brain shot from the rear.

We approached to within about 25 yards and could not get closer or maneuver for a side brain shot without risking being seen or winded.

So I took a heart/lung shot. The PH did not shoot. He (the elephant) went a few yards and fell over.

Winchester Mod 70 LH in .375 H&H loaded with Hornady 300 grain solids.

After the hunt we toured the Motopos Hills area. After several trips to Zimbabwe this was the only part of the country that I have not seen.

17 November 2014, 21:28

MJines

Nice, congrats. Are you planning to do replica tusks and if so, who are you planning to use?

17 November 2014, 22:26

fairgame

quote:
Originally posted by MJines:
Nice, congrats. Are you planning to do replica tusks and if so, who are you planning to use?

Memories Mr Jines.

I applaud all those who support the hunting industry in Zimbabwe and continue to hunt trophy bulls.

The .375 proves itself yet again.

Well done.

18 November 2014, 02:22

Use Enough Gun

18 November 2014, 02:31

pagosawingnut

Well done. Congratulations

18 November 2014, 02:39

MJines

quote:
Originally posted by fairgame:
quote:
Originally posted by MJines:
Nice, congrats. Are you planning to do replica tusks and if so, who are you planning to use?

Memories Mr Jines.

I applaud all those who support the hunting industry in Zimbabwe and continue to hunt trophy bulls.

The .375 proves itself yet again.

Well done.

I am headed over in February for a trophy bull hunt. I have done a little homework on replica tusks and have talked to Taxidermy Africa in South Africa but would love to hear what others have found out.

18 November 2014, 02:52

shootaway

Congratulations, Muletrain! Nice looking ele.Did you get him in the beginning or at the end of the hunt? It would be nice to see some more pics.

18 November 2014, 03:37

samir

18 November 2014, 04:05

shotgun46

Nice job goes to show if you know how to shoot the 375HH will do the job every time. If you cannot no caliber no mater how big will help More about the shooter than the caliber. Shot my elephant with 375 HH the heart lung area went 50 yards and doped.

18 November 2014, 18:59

Muletrain

quote:
Originally posted by shootaway:
Congratulations, Muletrain! Nice looking ele.Did you get him in the beginning or at the end of the hunt? It would be nice to see some more pics.

No problem. Here are some more pics. Enjoy.

19 November 2014, 01:30

Roman BGH

Congrats, sir!

19 November 2014, 03:31

jdollar

quote:
Originally posted by MJines:
quote:
Originally posted by fairgame:
quote:
Originally posted by MJines:
Nice, congrats. Are you planning to do replica tusks and if so, who are you planning to use?

Memories Mr Jines.

I applaud all those who support the hunting industry in Zimbabwe and continue to hunt trophy bulls.

The .375 proves itself yet again.

Well done.

I am headed over in February for a trophy bull hunt. I have done a little homework on replica tusks and have talked to Taxidermy Africa in South Africa but would love to hear what others have found out.

Artistry of Wildlife( Dennis posts here) did mine and i am well pleased.

20 November 2014, 13:37

infinito

quote:
Originally posted by Muletrain:
quote:
Originally posted by shootaway:
Congratulations, Muletrain! Nice looking ele.Did you get him in the beginning or at the end of the hunt? It would be nice to see some more pics.

No problem. Here are some more pics. Enjoy.

No here is humour I know, understand and appreciate! Well done and congrats Sir!

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20 November 2014, 18:40

D. Nelson

Muletrain;

Sounds like a very "short and sweet" elephant hunt! Congratulations!!

Best regards, D. Nelson

21 November 2014, 00:11

JPK

Congrats!

JPK

21 November 2014, 01:57

bwanamrm

Well done and personally I love the caliber!

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