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7MM Magnum for Texas Nilgai
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<blockquote data-quote="Tom Wright" data-source="post: 1959721" data-attributes="member: 108611"><p>I am also doing a nilgai hunt next year, and I just heard from the ranch's owner that he prefers a 30 caliber--big tough animals with flexible skin that closes up like a bear when hit, leaving a poor or non-existent blood trail. Some people advocate .375 or larger.</p><p></p><p>I've taken a bunch of large African antelope with my .300 and ALWAYS shoot A frames. They always flatten out perfectly and most of the energy is expended inside the animal. If you go to Swift's website you'll see a video showing how the offside hide stretches out , leaving the bullet just under the hide. Last year I shot a 1700 pound eland with mine and he stood like he was hit between the eyes with a hammer. The bullet was just under the skin on the off side shoulder as advertised.</p><p></p><p>The 7mm might be a bit under-gunned, but load it with the heaviest A frame you can get. I've taken game out to 450 yards with it, including kudu, zebra, ibex, tsessebe, wildebeest and the eland. Good hunting!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tom Wright, post: 1959721, member: 108611"] I am also doing a nilgai hunt next year, and I just heard from the ranch's owner that he prefers a 30 caliber--big tough animals with flexible skin that closes up like a bear when hit, leaving a poor or non-existent blood trail. Some people advocate .375 or larger. I've taken a bunch of large African antelope with my .300 and ALWAYS shoot A frames. They always flatten out perfectly and most of the energy is expended inside the animal. If you go to Swift's website you'll see a video showing how the offside hide stretches out , leaving the bullet just under the hide. Last year I shot a 1700 pound eland with mine and he stood like he was hit between the eyes with a hammer. The bullet was just under the skin on the off side shoulder as advertised. The 7mm might be a bit under-gunned, but load it with the heaviest A frame you can get. I've taken game out to 450 yards with it, including kudu, zebra, ibex, tsessebe, wildebeest and the eland. Good hunting! [/QUOTE]
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