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Learning from filming a hunt
I had a 10 day hunting trip in July 2024 filmed. First it turned out amazing but second in watching it I noticed a habit that I picked up while shooting from sticks. When I lined up the shot I would take my left index finger and hold down on the barrel. I noticed some of my shots would hit left or right by several inches. Not enough to make me miss but enough to hit a few inches left or right. I think this is invaluable tool to continually improve my hunting ability.
Here is the video and...
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Bags are packed...let's go!
Actually my bags have been packed for 3 weeks...leaving tomorrow afternoon...Delta to ATL...then JNB...then overnight at Africa Sky this time...then fly to Polokwane...then drive all over Limpopo for a week chasing tiny 10 and night critters with a 22 Hornet...BUT I've got a 416 just in case something interesting on quota pops up. I will write up a report when I return.
Best Time To Bowhunt
So this is always a topic and a question we get a regularly.
When is the best time to hunt in Africa?
At HTK Safaris we have a few factors that play a big role in the success of your Bow Hunting Safari in Africa.
The first big factor we always consider first is the moon.
Although some people have good success with a full moon there is a tendency of slower movement at the waterholes during the daytime. The reason for that is animals tend to graze later in the...
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When is the best time to hunt in Africa?
At HTK Safaris we have a few factors that play a big role in the success of your Bow Hunting Safari in Africa.
The first big factor we always consider first is the moon.
Although some people have good success with a full moon there is a tendency of slower movement at the waterholes during the daytime. The reason for that is animals tend to graze later in the...
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Does this big bore cartridge exist?
Does this cartridge exist, or is it a unicorn?
I'm curious if there is a bolt-action cartridge that replicates the 500NE ballistics or there abouts without the need of "loading down" the 500 Jeffery or 505 Gibbs.
Essentially looking at options that fit between the 458 WinMag and 500 Jeffery without the recoil of the 500 Jeffery. Is there a cartridge that meets the following criteria? I'm guessing not..
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I'm curious if there is a bolt-action cartridge that replicates the 500NE ballistics or there abouts without the need of "loading down" the 500 Jeffery or 505 Gibbs.
Essentially looking at options that fit between the 458 WinMag and 500 Jeffery without the recoil of the 500 Jeffery. Is there a cartridge that meets the following criteria? I'm guessing not..
- Bolt action magazine cartridge
- 0.458 - 0.510 cal
- 550-600gr projectile...
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Wounded? Yes or No?
I was going through some of the old threads and happened to come across a topic that made me think that it would bring about some constructive discussion which is probably due for some renewal. Hopefully, some of the members who are yet to embark on their first safari will find this useful.
The post is simply for educational purposes.
When, in your eyes as a hunter, do you accept that an animal has been wounded as opposed to a clean miss?
The post is simply for educational purposes.
When, in your eyes as a hunter, do you accept that an animal has been wounded as opposed to a clean miss?
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