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<blockquote data-quote="efw" data-source="post: 526931" data-attributes="member: 4841"><p>I know that there are a lot of do-gooders stateside who might object to such a trophy, but I've never seen a mount and thought it'd make for a unique hunt/trophy. I wondered what cartridge one should choose? They look harmless and cute, but won't they gnaw your arm off like a twig of bamboo if you wound one?</p><p></p><p>Here are the three cartridges I considered candidates. The 6-250 w/ a 75 gr HP in a very accurate rifle for head shots, the 30-06 loaded with a 147 gr FMJ for penetration, or the 257 Roy with a 117 gr Interlock for a "middle of the road" approach and for longer shots. </p><p></p><p><img src="http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr166/efrrwake99/misc%20stuff/P1400041.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>Which would you choose?</p><p></p><p>When I reached the hunting grounds, I found the prey to be ellusive but self-assured. I guess that a black belt & recieving int'l protection as endangered can lead to that. Talk about unintended consequences for the do-gooders:</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr166/efrrwake99/misc%20stuff/P1400026.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p><img src="http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr166/efrrwake99/misc%20stuff/P1400030.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Even so, it took a while before I was able to catch the massive bear in a vulnerable spot, cocky as ever even with a 6mm hole through his abdomen:</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr166/efrrwake99/misc%20stuff/P1400031.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>We carefully chose our shots, documenting the whole ordeal even in spite of the peril we knew we faced if anyone found out we were chasing such a majestic and mysterious creature. Shot opportunities were few and far between, but carefully placed:</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr166/efrrwake99/misc%20stuff/P1400037.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p>Even after several hits, he remained defiant. I obviously chose the wrong rifle for this; in the legendary words of Jewells Winfield, "we need shotguns for this...":</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr166/efrrwake99/misc%20stuff/P1400043.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Finally, after an extended search for a wounded animal we knew had the cunning to watch his backtrail and karate chop us at any moment, my opponent lay vanquished:</p><p></p><p><img src="http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr166/efrrwake99/misc%20stuff/P1400039.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Anyone have insight into ways around do-gooder importation rules? I'd like a full body mount to be the central point of interest in my trophy room!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="efw, post: 526931, member: 4841"] I know that there are a lot of do-gooders stateside who might object to such a trophy, but I've never seen a mount and thought it'd make for a unique hunt/trophy. I wondered what cartridge one should choose? They look harmless and cute, but won't they gnaw your arm off like a twig of bamboo if you wound one? Here are the three cartridges I considered candidates. The 6-250 w/ a 75 gr HP in a very accurate rifle for head shots, the 30-06 loaded with a 147 gr FMJ for penetration, or the 257 Roy with a 117 gr Interlock for a "middle of the road" approach and for longer shots. [img]http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr166/efrrwake99/misc%20stuff/P1400041.jpg[/img] Which would you choose? When I reached the hunting grounds, I found the prey to be ellusive but self-assured. I guess that a black belt & recieving int'l protection as endangered can lead to that. Talk about unintended consequences for the do-gooders: [img]http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr166/efrrwake99/misc%20stuff/P1400026.jpg[/img] [img]http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr166/efrrwake99/misc%20stuff/P1400030.jpg[/img] Even so, it took a while before I was able to catch the massive bear in a vulnerable spot, cocky as ever even with a 6mm hole through his abdomen: [img]http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr166/efrrwake99/misc%20stuff/P1400031.jpg[/img] We carefully chose our shots, documenting the whole ordeal even in spite of the peril we knew we faced if anyone found out we were chasing such a majestic and mysterious creature. Shot opportunities were few and far between, but carefully placed: [img]http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr166/efrrwake99/misc%20stuff/P1400037.jpg[/img] Even after several hits, he remained defiant. I obviously chose the wrong rifle for this; in the legendary words of Jewells Winfield, "we need shotguns for this...": [img]http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr166/efrrwake99/misc%20stuff/P1400043.jpg[/img] Finally, after an extended search for a wounded animal we knew had the cunning to watch his backtrail and karate chop us at any moment, my opponent lay vanquished: [img]http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr166/efrrwake99/misc%20stuff/P1400039.jpg[/img] Anyone have insight into ways around do-gooder importation rules? I'd like a full body mount to be the central point of interest in my trophy room! [/QUOTE]
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