Gona re Zhou, Zimbabwe

14 October 2008, 01:58

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Left to right: two Swift A-Frame 400gr, two GS Custom 380gr FN, two Trophy Bonded Sledgehammer 400gr(tungsten core)

Sledgehammers are lead core. Yes?

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29 November 2008, 04:53

JohnDL

It's interesting that the sledgehammer broke apart on a finishing shot (I assume at very short range). I've had "failures" with solids on finishing shots; fishtailing, riveting. I think the reason is that the bullet hasn't had time to settle down in flight and is still yawing.

The only failures I've had with sledgehamers were with finishing shots, one on a buffalo spine and the other a hippo skull. At longer ranges they did just fine.

23 January 2011, 20:09

Tim Vining

An excellent adventure, well done. Your trophies are excellent, I particularly enjoyed the old dugga boy. Your safair was done in the spirit of real hunting.

25 January 2011, 02:45

JohnDL

Excellent report! Sounds like the hunt of a lifetime.

Thanks for posting the bullet photos.

I've used GS and the tungsten solids on both elephant and buffalo. Both are excellent.

It is common for solids to foul up when shot at very close range. I believe that John Taylor referenced this in one of his books. It is from the bullet not having time to go to "sleep" after leaving the barrel.

Interesting that you were able to recover some GS solids. I've never been able to recover any of 'em. (Still going, as far as I know.)

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27 January 2011, 09:18

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Great report and trophies.

You managed to take three buffalo and what is the deal there? Was the trophy fee the same for the second and third?

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11 February 2011, 04:42

dukxdog

I just got back on AR after taking a break for a bit. Thanks for the nice comments. It was a great experience and still fresh in my mind.

11 February 2011, 20:11

jwm

Wow! I'm glad that someone resurrected this thread...I've never seen it before and really enjoyed it. I love that old first buffalo. Congratulations.

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11 February 2011, 20:56

Jack D Bold

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Originally posted by dukxdog:
I just got back on AR after taking a break for a bit. Thanks for the nice comments. It was a great experience and still fresh in my mind.

Bobby,

Any plans to go back? Nixon runs a heck of a good safari...

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12 February 2011, 06:00

dukxdog

quote:
Originally posted by Jack D Bold:
quote:
Originally posted by dukxdog:
I just got back on AR after taking a break for a bit. Thanks for the nice comments. It was a great experience and still fresh in my mind.

Bobby,

Any plans to go back? Nixon runs a heck of a good safari...

Jack...you know I do

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12 February 2011, 06:41

dukxdog

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Originally posted by SBT:
In just the last week, I know of five guys that have booked with Nixon. Sounds like he is doing well!

Scott the figure might be a bit higher

Things are going well.
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12 February 2011, 18:40

h kittle

The only thing Nixon could improve on are those tin roofs on the cabins. Late in the season it is like sleeping in an oven. Seems to me that taking off the tin and putting on thatch would not be that expensive and would sure be cooler late in the season.

Will be going back over to hunt with Nixon in October 2011.

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14 February 2011, 21:06

llamapacker

It appears we have a concerted effort by the Nixon Dzinghai suuporters to try and rehabilitate his reputation. Resurrecting a 2+ yr old thread to try to get around all the shenanigans of late is amusing. You haven't seen any recent reports of hunting with SSG for a reason. Despite the cheer leading of Scott Terry and others, there are many reasons to avoid this operation. The question about quota for Malapati is really precious (and probably well meaning.) When dealing with an unscrupulous outfit that routinely violates Zimbabwe hunting regulations, why would anyone think quota is relevant?
Anyone hunting with SSG Safaris in Zimbabwe has been fairly warned that this operation is not above board.
Bill

14 February 2011, 23:42

Larry Sellers

Give it up LlamaBill. Facts seem to show that you are the crook, not SSG Safaris.

You seem to be the only one who doesn't recognize the FACTS in this case??

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15 February 2011, 00:07

Jack D Bold

quote:
Originally posted by llamapacker:
It appears we have a concerted effort by the Nixon Dzinghai suuporters to try and rehabilitate his reputation. Resurrecting a 2+ yr old thread to try to get around all the shenanigans of late is amusing. You haven't seen any recent reports of hunting with SSG for a reason. Despite the cheer leading of Scott Terry and others, there are many reasons to avoid this operation. The question about quota for Malapati is really precious (and probably well meaning.) When dealing with an unscrupulous outfit that routinely violates Zimbabwe hunting regulations, why would anyone think quota is relevant?
Anyone hunting with SSG Safaris in Zimbabwe has been fairly warned that this operation is not above board.
Bill

The lady doth protest too much, methinks.

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16 February 2011, 00:30

MopaneMike

Ahh... Dumbasspacker.. I just posted my hunt last September.. As a matter of fact.. You will see pics of the actual families you stole from..

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