51 plus inch Zambian Buff

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19 October 2024, 18:44

fairgame

51 plus inch Zambian Buff

De Bruin Nieaber (who apprenticed under me) recently took this massive Buffalo out of a bachelor herd in Musulangu North Luangwa. Interestingly, it was only a stone's throw from where Tim Herald took his 52-inch buff a few seasons back. Here there be monsters.

19 October 2024, 21:27

Hogbreath

Fantastic Bull!

19 October 2024, 23:19

medved

very great bull.

20 October 2024, 01:01

spanishhunter

Amazing.
Congrats to all involved.

20 October 2024, 13:55

the Pom

A monster indeed! Very long sharp horn tips. Age estimates?

20 October 2024, 18:27

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20 October 2024, 20:59

fairgame

quote:
Originally posted by the Pom:
A monster indeed! Very long sharp horn tips. Age estimates?

I would estimate not far off ten years looking at the ragged ears and hairless body. I took some outstanding Buffalo from this concession; the buffalo are monstrous in body and horn.

22 October 2024, 02:05

Michael Robinson

Amazing buffalo!

Anything over 42 inches in width is remarkable these days.

What a beast!

02 December 2024, 06:47

surefire7

An amazing Buffalo Andrew! Congrats to you and the hunter.

02 December 2024, 09:17

fairgame

quote:
Originally posted by surefire7:
An amazing Buffalo Andrew! Congrats to you and the hunter.

Not mine

03 December 2024, 06:34

surefire7

Ah, my mistake. Yes, I see now it was DeBruin’s client.

We may have to go back there again Andrew!

05 December 2024, 10:53

Steve416

Proper bull.

06 December 2024, 04:32

Nakihunter

Great bull. Why are the horn tips still so sharp, unlike those from Zimbabwe?

Just asking.

06 December 2024, 15:20

fulvio

quote:
Originally posted by Nakihunter:
Great bull. Why are the horn tips still so sharp, unlike those from Zimbabwe?

Just asking.

A youngish animal would first come to mind.

06 December 2024, 19:32

Todd Williams

quote:
Originally posted by fulvio:
quote:
Originally posted by Nakihunter:
Great bull. Why are the horn tips still so sharp, unlike those from Zimbabwe?

Just asking.

A youngish animal would first come to mind.

I wasn't going to say anything but ... Bingo!

06 December 2024, 21:19

Brittman

Gee, I thought a 40" bull was a good one..!

06 December 2024, 23:24

fulvio

quote:
Originally posted by Brittman:
Gee, I thought a 40" bull was a good one..!

Genetics plays a role in size of spread but because it is 40 or 45 does not necessarily mean it is old; certainly not a milking calf but not in the dagga boy class.

My widest "career buffalo" was 49" with not so pointed tips though slightly soft on the forehead but with a spread like that, I didn't think twice.

07 December 2024, 09:38

fairgame

quote:
Originally posted by fulvio:
quote:
Originally posted by Brittman:
Gee, I thought a 40" bull was a good one..!

Genetics plays a role in size of spread but because it is 40 or 45 does not necessarily mean it is old; certainly not a milking calf but not in the dagga boy class.

My widest "career buffalo" was 49" with not so pointed tips though slightly soft on the forehead but with a spread like that, I didn't think twice.

I agree and the buff is mature but not old but would be difficult to pass up with a client. The area is renowned for its bachelor herds and the quality is consistent.

07 December 2024, 18:46

bwanamrm

Fuck it... would have shot him in a heartbeat if given the go ahead. Congrats!

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10 December 2024, 16:44

Charlie64

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Certainly one for the wall!

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16 December 2024, 07:08

lavaca

That's a fantastic bull and I don't want to take anything from the hunter, but I think we all know Fulvio is right. I shot a young bull in 2012 that I shouldn't have, not nearly this big. It's easy to do.

16 December 2024, 07:44

Michael Robinson

I'm pretty sure I would’ve let my PH talk me into shooting this one.

16 December 2024, 18:08

fairgame

quote:
Originally posted by Michael Robinson:
I'm pretty sure I would’ve let my PH talk me into shooting this one.

A Hairless body and tatty ears make for a good mature animal.

16 December 2024, 22:03

Atkinson

He isnt a young bull, Id call him mature He is not soft, he is rubbed, his body and scarred head,Roman nose hump. tell me he is old, I bet his teeth show age..His only fault is flat spread and that's gene pool, I would have shot him in a heart beat, and I don't shoot soft bulls!