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Re: Nilgai question..
[Re: txtrophy85]
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07/26/24 06:22 PM
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Jgraider
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. . . . I think a lot of guides/PH's, etc have so many hunters that are piss poor shooters in the heat of the moment, they recommend larger than necessary cartridges. Having guided over 160 hunters myself, I can attest to the fact that most hunters show up over-gunned, over-scoped, and under-practiced. You can add on lots of matching camo - hat, pants, shirt, boots and sometimes more. Pro tip - take off the Rolex. I often thought the glare from the crystal might have thrown them off. Cracks me up to see a guy on safari in full camo and a tracker standing behind him wearing a blue jumpsuit. Agreed. What's even funnier to me is a guy like Hud describes, camo'd to the hilt, sitting in a fully enclosed blind, with a freaking ozonics machine running. People will believe anything apparently. I'm not much on camo, but I'm not a bowhunter either.
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Re: Nilgai question..
[Re: Jgraider]
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07/26/24 06:32 PM
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. . . . I think a lot of guides/PH's, etc have so many hunters that are piss poor shooters in the heat of the moment, they recommend larger than necessary cartridges. Having guided over 160 hunters myself, I can attest to the fact that most hunters show up over-gunned, over-scoped, and under-practiced. You can add on lots of matching camo - hat, pants, shirt, boots and sometimes more. Pro tip - take off the Rolex. I often thought the glare from the crystal might have thrown them off. Cracks me up to see a guy on safari in full camo and a tracker standing behind him wearing a blue jumpsuit. Agreed. What's even funnier to me is a guy like Hud describes, camo'd to the hilt, sitting in a fully enclosed blind, with a freaking ozonics machine running. People will believe anything apparently. I'm not much on camo, but I'm not a bowhunter either. Obviously that mule deer thought it was molasses range cube cake day. OP https://hendershots.net/product/264-winchester-magnum/ loads a variety of ammo for 264wm. I’m sure Dallasreloads does too.
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Re: Nilgai question..
[Re: Jgraider]
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07/26/24 07:03 PM
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txtrophy85
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I'm not much on camo, but I'm not a bowhunter either.
Best part of camo is when you get blood on it, its not nearly as noticeable. I like drab solid colors but since I bow hunt, I do wear camo Its not necessary for a rifle hunt imo, damn sure not needed when sitting in a box blind.
For it is not the quarry that we truly seek, but the adventure.
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Re: Nilgai question..
[Re: txtrophy85]
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07/26/24 07:48 PM
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Buzzsaw
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. . . . I think a lot of guides/PH's, etc have so many hunters that are piss poor shooters in the heat of the moment, they recommend larger than necessary cartridges. Having guided over 160 hunters myself, I can attest to the fact that most hunters show up over-gunned, over-scoped, and under-practiced. You can add on lots of matching camo - hat, pants, shirt, boots and sometimes more. Pro tip - take off the Rolex. I often thought the glare from the crystal might have thrown them off. Cracks me up to see a guy on safari in full camo and a tracker standing behind him wearing a blue jumpsuit. Always laugh at this too. The older you get, the less you are camo obsessed. I used to love when I got the Cabela's Fall hunting Catalog (thing of the past). New camo pattern every year. I was and I'm still an Allday sucker. BUT, I'll be rocking my Carhart Cargos a Cowboys Salute To Service Hoodie.
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Re: Nilgai question..
[Re: Jgraider]
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07/29/24 10:17 PM
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. . . . I think a lot of guides/PH's, etc have so many hunters that are piss poor shooters in the heat of the moment, they recommend larger than necessary cartridges. Having guided over 160 hunters myself, I can attest to the fact that most hunters show up over-gunned, over-scoped, and under-practiced. You can add on lots of matching camo - hat, pants, shirt, boots and sometimes more. Pro tip - take off the Rolex. I often thought the glare from the crystal might have thrown them off. Cracks me up to see a guy on safari in full camo and a tracker standing behind him wearing a blue jumpsuit. Agreed. What's even funnier to me is a guy like Hud describes, camo'd to the hilt, sitting in a fully enclosed blind, with a freaking ozonics machine running. People will believe anything apparently. I'm not much on camo, but I'm not a bowhunter either. Nice buck!.
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Re: Nilgai question..
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07/29/24 11:31 PM
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Wilhunt
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As mentioned the guides don't like the muzzle break. Why is that? Not trying to hijack the thread.
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Re: Nilgai question..
[Re: Wilhunt]
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07/30/24 12:43 AM
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Jgraider
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As mentioned the guides don't like the muzzle break. Why is that? Not trying to hijack the thread. Probably because it's a quick and efficient way to blow their eardrums out. I hate the darn things.
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Re: Nilgai question..
[Re: Jgraider]
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07/30/24 12:53 AM
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As mentioned the guides don't like the muzzle break. Why is that? Not trying to hijack the thread. Probably because it's a quick and efficient way to blow their eardrums out. I hate the darn things. Exactly. They're trying to watch, through binos, where you hit the thing and give you follow up instructions. Your fine China shoulder shouldn't be the priority at the moment.
...and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. Gen. 1:28
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Re: Nilgai question..
[Re: .257 guy]
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07/30/24 08:06 PM
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Wilhunt
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Thanks, that does make sense. Having hearing problem, no sense making it worse.
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Re: Nilgai question..
[Re: Jgraider]
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07/31/24 01:38 AM
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Adchunts
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As mentioned the guides don't like the muzzle break. Why is that? Not trying to hijack the thread. Probably because it's a quick and efficient way to blow their eardrums out. I hate the darn things. If I were a guide, I would be wearing the best hearing protection available. Plenty of electronic models out there that wouldn’t interfere with normal hearing until necessary.
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Re: Nilgai question..
[Re: .257 guy]
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08/04/24 04:52 PM
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Cody Taylor
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Good day , this is Cody Taylor with (Double Shot Outfitters). Wanting to see if you’re interested in a free range trophy Nilgai hunt . This hunt is a spot and stalk safari style. I’m now starting to book for the 2024-2025 season . We start hunting these majestic animals October - May. We have about 180,000 acres of native south Texas land with much to offer and see. We offer meals and lodging as well as. Message me or give me a call if interested . (956)525-5175 thanks have a blessed day .
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Re: Nilgai question..
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08/10/24 11:07 PM
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Ramsey
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Judd and my hunt 30 Nosler and 338 Lapua Not a step was taken after broadside shots front shoulder.
FKH!!!!
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Re: Nilgai question..
[Re: .257 guy]
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08/18/24 02:03 PM
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Otto
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I'm wondering if you can stalk under 100 yards and use a double rifle? I would like to use my 375 H&H Merkel double.
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Re: Nilgai question..
[Re: Otto]
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08/18/24 05:04 PM
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I'm wondering if you can stalk under 100 yards and use a double rifle? I would like to use my 375 H&H Merkel double. Yes, but not easy. Tried to do the same thing on foot one day all day last fall with my 45-70 and could not get it done. I will eventually.
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Re: Nilgai question..
[Re: .257 guy]
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08/20/24 01:31 AM
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txmudder
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Posted this pic here before. This is one that my son took years ago with a .300 blackout. As mentioned before, it’s all about shot placement and bullet choice. I have taken about 10 Nilgai over the years all with my 30.06. Neck shots and shoulder shots both. Any of the calibers you mentioned will work. The family that we hunted with were really big into the .257 weatherby for Nilgai.
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Re: Nilgai question..
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08/20/24 11:27 AM
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Hudbone
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Re: Nilgai question..
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08/20/24 12:04 PM
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I'm wondering if you can stalk under 100 yards and use a double rifle? I would like to use my 375 H&H Merkel double. No reason why you couldn't! I did it with a Chapuis 9.3x74R...
"I always take care to fire into the nearest hillside and, lacking that, into darkness". - the late Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
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Re: Nilgai question..
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08/20/24 03:57 PM
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68rustbucket
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. . . . I think a lot of guides/PH's, etc have so many hunters that are piss poor shooters in the heat of the moment, they recommend larger than necessary cartridges. Having guided over 160 hunters myself, I can attest to the fact that most hunters show up over-gunned, over-scoped, and under-practiced. You can add on lots of matching camo - hat, pants, shirt, boots and sometimes more. Pro tip - take off the Rolex. I often thought the glare from the crystal might have thrown them off. Remove the Rolex? Gotta keep track of the kill time!
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Re: Nilgai question..
[Re: 218 Bee]
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08/20/24 05:02 PM
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Otto
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I'm wondering if you can stalk under 100 yards and use a double rifle? I would like to use my 375 H&H Merkel double. No reason why you couldn't! I did it with a Chapuis 9.3x74R... Nice. How far was the shot? I don't have a scope on mine, just a trijicon.
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Re: Nilgai question..
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08/21/24 11:18 PM
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218 Bee
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70ish yards.
That Trijicon should be fine!
"I always take care to fire into the nearest hillside and, lacking that, into darkness". - the late Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
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Re: Nilgai question..
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09/10/24 04:09 AM
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Ramsey
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Snake Boots, Read Judds comments I was the guy with the 338 Lapua. I also had a 300 PRC with me but opted for the big stick. Spent countless hours at the range getting ready. You need to be ready to shoot off sticks not prone. Guide told us about 1/3 animals shot incorrectly were not recovered. Take the bigger caliber no doubt with a bonded bullet.
FKH!!!!
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Re: Nilgai question..
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09/10/24 02:41 PM
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Buzzsaw
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Re: Nilgai question..
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09/10/24 03:46 PM
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Creekrunner
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...and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. Gen. 1:28
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