Long Range in Africa

[beyersgrt]

Yesterday 06/21 I harvested a Kudu bull at 433m / 473yds with a friends .338 Lapua Mag with 250gr Sierra Gameking. It was shot on the shoulder with a full penetration. The angle of the shot was 20 degrees and ranged with Leupold RXII.

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[mudbug]

Nice Kudu and nice shot!! I'm headed to Namibia in 3 and 1/2 weeks and can't wait!!!

Mudbug

 

[kiwi3006]

Good shot, and he is a good looking bull.

Stu.

 

[Eaglet]

Nice one! Good shooting!

What is the largest animal you can legally hunt with the 338 LM in Africa?

 

[Len Backus]

Thanks much for showing us your beautiful kudu!

 

[ICANHITHIMMAN]

Wow I dont know anyone who has done that! What does one of thouse weigh?

 

[Chas1]

Congratulations, nice shooting. Just curious what happens with the animal...is the meat given away or shipped back to your home...Just wondering.

 

[beyersgrt]

Thanks for comments.
The minimum calibre for dangerous game (big five) is .375. The largest animal will be an Eland. A friend 100 miles up the road took one with a 600m shot.

The average weight of a Kudu bull carcass in our area is 130kg / 280lb.

The meat is for home consumption. "Vegetarian is the bushman word for bad hunter"

 

[Chas1]

Thanks for responding.

 

[300grains]

Congrats, good shooting and a nice trophy!