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Post by markhampton on Sept 17, 2017 12:50:16 GMT -5
PM sent -- Mark
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Post by markhampton on Sept 4, 2017 7:30:27 GMT -5
Great story -- Congrats to your success!
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Post by markhampton on Aug 29, 2017 6:57:55 GMT -5
Well done Dick! Nice .357 Max -- nice holster to match. Don't stop now...........
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Post by markhampton on Aug 6, 2017 12:28:49 GMT -5
rangersedge, On my first African safari back in 1983 (in Zimbabwe) I carried two handguns -- a Ruger SBH Predator by Mag-Na-Port and a Contender. Also packed binos, extra ammo for both guns, knives, ect. After that first day covering over 10 miles -- I've never carried two guns since. It's a great concept for certain -- just not practical (at least for me) in many circumstances.
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Post by markhampton on Aug 4, 2017 16:22:01 GMT -5
Many thanks for the kind words!
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Post by markhampton on Aug 4, 2017 6:36:31 GMT -5
coldtriggerfinger, I have been told by more than one PH who hunts dwarf forest buffalo -- these guys are nothing to mess with. Especially if they are hunted with dogs. One PH I spoke with was lucky to survive a charge when he was following up a wounded buff. They have a temperament of an ex-mother-in-law. And the thick, jungle-like growth in the rainforest lends itself to close range encounters. Most shots are measured in feet -- not yards.
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Post by markhampton on Aug 2, 2017 17:47:04 GMT -5
COR, There are basically three methods commonly used hunting dwarf buffalo in the rainforest -- dogs, sitting in a high seat, and tracking. Personally, I found the tracking with the pygmies to be the most challenging -- and most rewarding. These guys are following tracks that you and I can't see most of the time. It was a real treat just watching them. The heat/humidity is a factor on top of the dense, jungle-like rainforest. Honestly, I didn't think we would pull this off -- and I told my wife several times we were just going thru the motions. But, somehow it came together and I'm most thankful for the experience.
Someday I'll tell you about the silverback gorillas...........................now that will raise the hair on your back!
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Post by markhampton on Aug 2, 2017 15:20:45 GMT -5
Thanks Darrell! And thanks for the kind words gents. Standing next to these guys I feel like a professional basketball player  |
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Post by markhampton on Aug 2, 2017 7:25:06 GMT -5
Thanks for posting Darrell! Just returned from Cameroon where we were hunting with the pygmies 40 miles from Congo. I have been fortunate to take five different species of African buffalo with a handgun -- Cape (Zimbabwe) West African Savannah (Benin) Central African Savannah (Central African Republic) Nile (Uganda) and now this dwarf forest buffalo from Cameroon. Took this bull with an Encore in 375 JDJ using Cor-Bon 270 gr. DPX ammo. Hunting with the pygmies in the rainforest (jungle) is quite an experience in this remote, special place.
Ken, Leon Munyan has taken the only other one that I'm aware of.
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Post by markhampton on Jun 1, 2017 6:59:27 GMT -5
Great story -- great experience for family.
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Post by markhampton on Jun 1, 2017 6:55:36 GMT -5
I'm insanely jealous!!
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Post by markhampton on May 31, 2017 19:46:18 GMT -5
Beautiful grips!!!!!
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Post by markhampton on May 29, 2017 16:30:33 GMT -5
HANDGUNS 1991 -- hmm, seems like I remember that one.................dang James, you're closer to that AARP membership |
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Post by markhampton on May 23, 2017 17:43:47 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind words gents. Don - good luck with your bear slam. I'm not quitting bear hunting by any means.
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Post by markhampton on May 21, 2017 6:59:25 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind words. Kings6, 380 yards is stretching "me". I'd rather get within 30 steps or so |
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