Originally Posted by Mule Deer
Well done! And that's a great buck.

I am also not so inflexible that I don't hunt with iron sights. Have used them plenty, both in North America and Africa, and they're very effective--especially in better light.

And they do have advantages: Did a totally iron-sight safari in Botswana 20 years ago, taking five animals out to 220 yards--and one of the great things was I didn't have to worry if the scope was "off" due to bouncing around in a Toyota Land Cruiser, and hence not having to "check-shoot" the rifles every couple days.

Also continue to hunt with iron sights at least some every year, whether for small game, varmints or big game--these days thanks in part to the miracle of cataract surgery!

Thanks!

Have you ever played with the square beads referenced on this thread? These guys have me very curious and I'll be trying to make one up pretty soon to try out. What kind of front sight(s) did you use on the safari?

"One should not talk to a skilled hunter about what is forbidden by the Buddha."

- Hsiang-yen by way of Gary Snyder