Lion Video
#138171
11/28/2013 3:28 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,057
Gary
OP
Distinguished Master
|
OP
Distinguished Master
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,057 |
YouTube Link Here is a short video of my lion hunt. If you've read the story you may recall that we walked up on the lion in a thorn bush and were within 8 yards of her before one of the PHs' spotted her. After a rather rapid retreat we moved back in and I took the shot from 18 yards. Much like the bears I encountered in Alaska, these lions really aren't afraid of you. Sometimes they run, sometimes not. If you push them they will lay up and wait for you and that's when things can get interesting.
Last edited by Gary; 11/30/2013 6:54 PM.
You can't wait any longer. Join the NRA and start writing your Congressmen and Senators.
|
|
|
Re: Lion Video
[Re: Gary]
#138172
11/28/2013 3:49 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 9,836
Whitworth
Shootist
|
Shootist
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 9,836 |
|
|
|
Re: Lion Video
[Re: Whitworth]
#138177
11/28/2013 5:22 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 61
Mightyp
journeyman
|
journeyman
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 61 |
Its still "we the people",right?
|
|
|
Re: Lion Video
[Re: Mightyp]
#138178
11/28/2013 5:53 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,642
BBwheelgunner
Pooh-Bah
|
Pooh-Bah
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,642 |
that is a bada** video!
You weren't kidding when you said it was thick!
congrats again
"If you are going to go through all the trouble to put a hole in something, why not make it a big one?"
|
|
|
Re: Lion Video
[Re: BBwheelgunner]
#138180
11/28/2013 7:35 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,057
Gary
OP
Distinguished Master
|
OP
Distinguished Master
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,057 |
Making that shot without a quality scope would have been impossible and good binos were equally important.
You can't wait any longer. Join the NRA and start writing your Congressmen and Senators.
|
|
|
Re: Lion Video
[Re: Gary]
#138181
11/28/2013 8:21 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 9,715
jamesfromjersey
Shootist
|
Shootist
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 9,715 |
Fan"friggen"tastic........
Life member-NRA-SCI Member-HHI #2900-HHASA #067 Colt-Ruger-Freedom Arms-and S&W Collector Assoc.s "I have more guns then I need but not as many as I want" "Handgun hunters HAVE to be good"
|
|
|
Re: Lion Video
[Re: jamesfromjersey]
#138185
11/29/2013 1:16 AM
|
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,556
junebug
Gun Slinger
|
Gun Slinger
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,556 |
Gary Did you use a hard cast or expanding bullet for your lion and did you get a pass thru? What are the requirements for bullet and caliber for dangerous game?
junebug
|
|
|
Re: Lion Video
[Re: junebug]
#138188
11/29/2013 1:26 AM
|
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 750
bluecow
old hand
|
old hand
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 750 |
Everything before "but" is B.S.
|
|
|
Re: Lion Video
[Re: bluecow]
#138192
11/29/2013 3:20 AM
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,057
Gary
OP
Distinguished Master
|
OP
Distinguished Master
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,057 |
I used a 300 gr Nosler partition HG on the lion. Perfect bullet for the job as would be the swift. 375 caliber for buffalo min. Yes it was a pass thru
You can't wait any longer. Join the NRA and start writing your Congressmen and Senators.
|
|
|
Re: Lion Video
[Re: Gary]
#138211
11/29/2013 4:39 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,001
mikefrompa
old hand
|
old hand
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,001 |
Excellent everything Gary! Congrats!
|
|
|
Re: Lion Video
[Re: mikefrompa]
#138228
11/29/2013 8:59 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,825
MIHunter
Pooh-Bah
|
Pooh-Bah
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,825 |
|
|
|
Re: Lion Video
[Re: bigbore442001]
#138237
11/30/2013 3:36 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 181
TomC
member
|
member
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 181 |
That was awesome. Congrats.
|
|
|
Re: Lion Video
[Re: mikefrompa]
#138256
11/30/2013 2:48 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 3,755
johnwilliams
Shooting Master
|
Shooting Master
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 3,755 |
it was interesting seeing how excited you were before squeezing off the shot-that's the thrill trying to keep your composure and squeezing off a good shot-good shot on a nice trophy gary!
H.H.I.#8190 Colossians 1:17 And He is before all things,and by Him all things consist!
|
|
|
Re: Lion Video
[Re: johnwilliams]
#138257
11/30/2013 3:01 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,057
Gary
OP
Distinguished Master
|
OP
Distinguished Master
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,057 |
Things tend to get exciting in a hurry when you suddenly realize you're only 8-10 yards from a lion in a bush.
You can't wait any longer. Join the NRA and start writing your Congressmen and Senators.
|
|
|
Re: Lion Video
[Re: Gary]
#138258
11/30/2013 3:31 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 3,625
Raptortrapper
Shooting Master
|
Shooting Master
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 3,625 |
That is freakin AWESOME!!! I have to confess something though... I was on the edge of my seat, HOPING the lion would jump out of the bush and make it all scary!! HAHAHA!!!!
Very nicely done!!
A lot of people are like a slinky: Not much fun till you push them down the stairs!
Lifetime Member of the NRA! Wish I'd a done it sooner.
|
|
|
Re: Lion Video
[Re: Gary]
#138259
11/30/2013 3:40 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,359
SChunter
Shooting Expert
|
Shooting Expert
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,359 |
Things tend to get exciting in a hurry when you suddenly realize you're only 8-10 yards from a lion in a bush. I can only imagine that "ups the ante" just a bit - And to think I get anxious drawing down on something that can't eat me! Great job in making a shot under pressure!
|
|
|
Re: Lion Video
[Re: Raptortrapper]
#138260
11/30/2013 3:45 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,057
Gary
OP
Distinguished Master
|
OP
Distinguished Master
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,057 |
There is a difference between scary and terrifying. I was standing just about where this arrow is pointing when we realized she was in that thorn bush. We had gotten past the scary part. Hearing that growl though does something to you that is very primal.
You can't wait any longer. Join the NRA and start writing your Congressmen and Senators.
|
|
|
Re: Lion Video
[Re: Gary]
#138263
11/30/2013 6:44 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 2,399
Vance in AK.
Pooh-Bah
|
Pooh-Bah
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 2,399 |
Gary, I got a "woof" & a stare down from a brown bear I wasn't (and couldn't) hunting at about the same distance with only my mod 29 in my hand. The gun seemed VERY small! I know that primal feeling! It's a wonderfully horrible feeling that you want to feel every day & at the same time never want to feel again...
Awesome video & I'm very happy for you. You are livin' the dream!
Vance in AK.
Matthew 6:33 "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you."
|
|
|
Re: Lion Video
[Re: Vance in AK.]
#138270
11/30/2013 11:05 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,276
cfish2
Pooh-Bah
|
Pooh-Bah
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,276 |
Gary, awesome video. Makes my desire for Africa even greater. Congrats.
Life Member NAHC HHI Member #7149 NRA Member
|
|
|
Re: Lion Video
[Re: cfish2]
#138308
12/01/2013 5:49 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 1,101
Bearbait in NM
old hand
|
old hand
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 1,101 |
Wow. The first thing that crossed my mind was that the lion was doing what a lot of folks do when hunting in a blind. Possibly waiting to see if you walk by, or waiting to ambush. Yikes.
We had the recent thread on brush guns, and discussed bullet defections etc. It looks like you had to clip one limb, and powdered through another. Clearly, a situation where you had one shot, and one shot only. Chalk one up for the "brush" gun ;^)
I am guessing that was your son holding your gun later in the video. Not sure if he was there for the entire stalk, but wondering what he thought about it?
Thanks for linking the video. That was enjoyable to watch.
Craig
Northern born and Southern bred
|
|
|
Re: Lion Video
[Re: Bearbait in NM]
#138315
12/02/2013 1:26 AM
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,057
Gary
OP
Distinguished Master
|
OP
Distinguished Master
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,057 |
Craig,
The brush that bullet hit was very small, dry and brittle. I don't believe in the idea of a brush gun/bullet. Of course it all depends on how close the brush is to the target and the angles but generally I try to avoid all brush.
That was one of the trackers holding my scoped gun. I switched over to one with open sights after the first shot. My son wasn't there but Trademark's son was; he also got a lioness.
Gary
You can't wait any longer. Join the NRA and start writing your Congressmen and Senators.
|
|
|
Re: Lion Video
[Re: Gary]
#138319
12/02/2013 3:01 AM
|
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 1,101
Bearbait in NM
old hand
|
old hand
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 1,101 |
Gary,
I agree, the lion was close to the brush so any deflection should have been minimal. I have no experience with that kind of brush, but it looked like some tough stuff. I only mentioned it as some would say they would never shoot where defelection was possible. It's pretty obvious that you and your guide knew what you and the cartridge could do.
I am guessing that you were all strung out in single file of some sort while moving along. Not sure whether everyone was armed, but had you all mostly moved past and she broke with bad intent, that could have been a really bad "going cowboy". It sounds like she growled to let you know she was there. So much could have gone so terribly wrong, no doubt that entire hunt will stick in everyones mind.
Your a better man than me, I would have not wanted an iron sighted pistol, I am thinking a shotgun and buck shot would have been my choice for a follow up gun.......
Leopards off limbs, elephants or hippos close, I can't imagine a more exciting hunt than yours. Not sure how you are going to top that one. WOW
Craig
Northern born and Southern bred
|
|
|
Re: Lion Video
[Re: mikefrompa]
#138902
12/12/2013 11:44 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 71
Bisley Bud
journeyman
|
journeyman
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 71 |
Gary, Great video.Got to love those 300gr.Partitions.Thats all I used on the last trip to South Africa except for the 300gr. Punch on the Eland. My PH said I could of used the Partition.Is that a Go Pro on your hat?How did that workout?
Bisley Bud
|
|
|
Re: Lion Video
[Re: Bisley Bud]
#138918
12/13/2013 3:29 AM
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,057
Gary
OP
Distinguished Master
|
OP
Distinguished Master
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,057 |
Hey BB,
Yes that was a GoPro being used for the 1st person shooter angles. They work ok for certain situations but for really making great video there is no substitute for a camera that you can manually focus, which we didn't have.
Gary
You can't wait any longer. Join the NRA and start writing your Congressmen and Senators.
|
|
|
Re: Lion Video
[Re: Gary]
#138937
12/13/2013 2:50 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 378
BRASF0311
enthusiast
|
enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 378 |
Awesome hunt Sir. I like hunts like that, where you get to share the experience with friends. It reminds me of the hunting trip to Kansas I went on with my son, father, and father-in-law. We went for a few weeks and got to hunt deer, ring neck, coyote, and prairie dogs. The antlers still hang on the wall, but the memories are what really make the hunt special. Thanks for sharing your hunt with us. Congratulations.
|
|
|
Re: Lion Video
[Re: BRASF0311]
#138940
12/13/2013 5:01 PM
|
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 738
98Redline
old hand
|
old hand
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 738 |
That video got my heart rate up and I wasn't even there.
Being that close to something that would in all likelyhood hunt you, and not know she was there, must have really got your heart pumping.
I kept expecting that she would bust out of the brush on a charge when you guys were starting to settle in for the shot. Yeah, that was an edge of my seat moment.
Your shot was dead on the money. Great shooting! I would bet the crosshairs were bouncing around a bit with all of the adrenaline in your system.
Congratulations on an excellent hunt and trophy!
|
|
|
Re: Lion Video
[Re: 98Redline]
#139300
12/20/2013 9:33 AM
|
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 36
Rupe430
newbie
|
newbie
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 36 |
That was.really awesome.Gary! Good.shooting and Con! grates on an exciting trophy! That is one of my dream hunts, thank you for sharing your dream with us. Rupe
44mag Ruger SBH Hunter Savage Striker .308win. .243, .270win If you don't like Logging Then try using plastic toilet paper! member sence 07 due to techno glitch had to re-register Shot computer! <><
|
|
|
Re: Lion Video
[Re: Rupe430]
#139310
12/20/2013 4:26 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,057
Gary
OP
Distinguished Master
|
OP
Distinguished Master
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 5,057 |
You can't wait any longer. Join the NRA and start writing your Congressmen and Senators.
|
|
|
|
1 registered members (Okie Hunter),
98
guests, and 1
spider. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|