...and an Eland it was. why did I say nilgai? I want to say something like 1500 pounds but I may be a little off. (1700??- I will have to ask) It was a little bloated in this pick unfortunately. He was thrilled to get it but my response was better you than me buddy.
He had just traded up to a 270 from a 243- mostly cuz I am an enabler and he liked the looks of wood- stainless Weatherby....so I found him one and prodded. He is a box of ammo every few years guy. I made him buy 130's and 150's and we tested. Thankfully it liked 150's better and that is what he had loaded. He had an ancient Redfield he thought was 'fine' but I mounted a screamin' deal of a Bushnell 4200 for the new rifle. Shot was in very low light....not sure he gets it but I know the part I played in it and could not be happier about it all.

When a country is well governed, poverty and a mean condition are something to be ashamed of. When a country is ill governed, riches and honors are something to be ashamed of
. Confucius