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7MM Magnum for Texas Nilgai
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<blockquote data-quote="frogfan" data-source="post: 1959692" data-attributes="member: 71660"><p>Hunted my first Nilgai this past February on the Yturria Ranch. We all brought different flavors of 300's as the outfitter had a stated minimum. Once there we were strongly encouraged to shoot house rifles, being 375 H&H and 338 Lapua. I am not a fan of shooting another man's rifle but one of the guides had built both rifles and they shot lights out.</p><p></p><p>I ended up with the 338 Lapua and killed my bull at 65 yards right before sunset. I was amazed when the bull soaked up the 300 grain 338 and was never knocked off his feet. The shot was spot on according to the guide and the bull made it roughly 50 yards before dropping. The bullet never exited, and we were able to recover it from the off shoulder.</p><p></p><p>I am a big fan of the 7mm and have taken many animals with one but I think I would lean to something heavier as long as you are comfortable shooting it. According to our outfitter, a big problem is the subcutaneous fat layer on the shoulders of the bull that protect them when fighting. This fat layer apparently seals up after the shot, and with no exit many times, this allows for very little bleeding. If you are familiar with the brush in South Texas you can understand why this could be a problem.</p><p></p><p>In any case, good luck. It is a great hunt and they are spooky animals. Getting close is all the fun, and the meat is fantastic.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="frogfan, post: 1959692, member: 71660"] Hunted my first Nilgai this past February on the Yturria Ranch. We all brought different flavors of 300's as the outfitter had a stated minimum. Once there we were strongly encouraged to shoot house rifles, being 375 H&H and 338 Lapua. I am not a fan of shooting another man's rifle but one of the guides had built both rifles and they shot lights out. I ended up with the 338 Lapua and killed my bull at 65 yards right before sunset. I was amazed when the bull soaked up the 300 grain 338 and was never knocked off his feet. The shot was spot on according to the guide and the bull made it roughly 50 yards before dropping. The bullet never exited, and we were able to recover it from the off shoulder. I am a big fan of the 7mm and have taken many animals with one but I think I would lean to something heavier as long as you are comfortable shooting it. According to our outfitter, a big problem is the subcutaneous fat layer on the shoulders of the bull that protect them when fighting. This fat layer apparently seals up after the shot, and with no exit many times, this allows for very little bleeding. If you are familiar with the brush in South Texas you can understand why this could be a problem. In any case, good luck. It is a great hunt and they are spooky animals. Getting close is all the fun, and the meat is fantastic. [/QUOTE]
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