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17-10-2014, 17:53 #1
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Springbok - Unicorn
I went hunting springbok early this morning. As the wind was howling (it still is) I took my .300 win mag, instead of the 6.5x55. This one was shot at ± 200 m, using a 180 gr Hornady Interbond bullet at 2900 fps.
It had only one horn, but it is one of the largest rams I've ever shot in this area. It will either just make Rowland Ward, or just miss it (after the drying period), I don't really care either way.
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17-10-2014, 17:56 #2
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Re: Springbok - Unicorn
Wow, its almost as if that horn made up for the lack of the other. Its huge!!! Congrats man!
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17-10-2014, 18:30 #3
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Re: Springbok - Unicorn
It was a good day for flying kites, or ambushing kudu's or baboon.
This makes for challenging plains shooting, well done.
I see you guys are also waiting for the rains.
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17-10-2014, 18:31 #4
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Re: Springbok - Unicorn
Sho that is big. Nice one TStone
Shot placement?
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17-10-2014, 19:59 #5
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17-10-2014, 20:00 #6
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18-10-2014, 08:20 #7
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Nice....
Slightly OT but: Springbokrib oppie kole is VERY nice! Let it lie in an olive oil and balsamic/lemon juice mix for a while, chuck on tannie Ina's seasoning of you choice (lemon and black pepper works nice) and stick it on the braai.
Admittedly, mine came from a large young ewe, a big ram's ribs might be very tough!
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18-10-2014, 08:29 #8
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18-10-2014, 09:46 #9
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18-10-2014, 09:50 #10
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Re: Springbok - Unicorn
Up here in the bushveld we refer to them (one horned) as half jacks.
Very nice ram TStone!
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