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Re: Wanting a Nilgai hunt. Where Do You Suggest? hanco #14442156 01/07/20
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Bighorn Campfire Tracker B Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 7,008 Southern Kolorado	Originally Posted by hanco They are big! What are you going to hunt them with? .375 Ruger works pretty well. I'd rather be a free man in my grave, than living as a puppet or a slave....

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Re: Wanting a Nilgai hunt. Where Do You Suggest? hotsoup #14442367 01/07/20
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Rustyzipper Campfire Tracker R Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 4,250 Likes: 2 Misery	I have a 22 Hornet, or 458 SOCOM, 458 American, 9.3x62, 358 Winchester, 350 Rem Mag,...………….. Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy. Its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery. Winston Churchill.

Re: Wanting a Nilgai hunt. Where Do You Suggest? hotsoup #14442448 01/07/20
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pete53 Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,332 Likes: 2 Northern USA	use the hornet LIFE NRA , we vote Red up here, Norseman

Re: Wanting a Nilgai hunt. Where Do You Suggest? pete53 #14442505 01/07/20
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Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,224 Likes: 9 Central Louisiana	Originally Posted by pete53 use the hornet After all, from the far North we learn, "it's the boolit, not the headstamp"... How big a boolit can that Hornet throw...? DF

Re: Wanting a Nilgai hunt. Where Do You Suggest? hotsoup #14442532 01/07/20
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pete53 Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,332 Likes: 2 Northern USA	from the north with a light at night a 50 grainer`n shot in the eye nocks them dead " i have been told" GRIN Last edited by pete53; 01/07/20. LIFE NRA , we vote Red up here, Norseman

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Re: Wanting a Nilgai hunt. Where Do You Suggest? pete53 #14442551 01/07/20
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Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,224 Likes: 9 Central Louisiana	Originally Posted by pete53 from the north with a light at night a 50 grainer`n shot in the eye nocks them dead " i have been told" GRIN Locally, the .22 WMR is the choice to use with a bright light... Shine those eyes, shoot between them, meat on the table... Or so I've been told... The round is a constant, the variable is how much candle power... DF

Re: Wanting a Nilgai hunt. Where Do You Suggest? hotsoup #14442565 01/07/20
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pete53 Campfire Outfitter P Joined: Dec 2015 Posts: 8,332 Likes: 2 Northern USA	yes your right tuff to beat a 22 WMR with a light but for a Nilgai might need the bigger stuff like a 22 Hornet ? maybe a K-Hornet ? LIFE NRA , we vote Red up here, Norseman

Re: Wanting a Nilgai hunt. Where Do You Suggest? pete53 #14442626 01/07/20
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Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,224 Likes: 9 Central Louisiana	Originally Posted by pete53 yes your right tuff to beat a 22 WMR with a light but for a Nilgai might need the bigger stuff like a 22 Hornet ? maybe a K-Hornet ? Between the eyes, busting the skull, maybe. Eye socket hit,... Naaah... DF

Re: Wanting a Nilgai hunt. Where Do You Suggest? stxhunter #14444031 01/07/20
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EdM Campfire 'Bwana E Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 33,798 Likes: 14 Either Texas or Idaho	Originally Posted by stxhunter i'm going to hunt the landcut in jan or feb. Let me know if you need some help, Rog. Conduct is the best proof of character.

Re: Wanting a Nilgai hunt. Where Do You Suggest? hotsoup #14444527 01/07/20
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OP hotsoup Campfire Outfitter H Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 7,514 Likes: 1 Lived all over the world	I would use my 30-06 with 180gr partitions, but I keep reading about places that require a 300 win mag , or larger. Once we decide on an outfitter I'll try to negotiate for the 06. Thanks for the responses.

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Re: Wanting a Nilgai hunt. Where Do You Suggest? hotsoup #14444952 01/08/20
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Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,224 Likes: 9 Central Louisiana	If you check some of the penetration tests, the 30 cal 200 gr. NPT is one of the best penetrating bullets, even beats out some bigger rounds. Hit’em right with one of those. DF

Re: Wanting a Nilgai hunt. Where Do You Suggest? hotsoup #14444991 01/08/20
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tmitch Campfire Tracker T Joined: Apr 2013 Posts: 4,970 Likes: 3	Kaywoodie says the .30cal 220gr round nose poleaxes 'em! Charter Member Ancient order of the 1895 Winchester "It's an insecure and petite man who demands all others like what he likes and dislike what he dislikes." szihn

Re: Wanting a Nilgai hunt. Where Do You Suggest? hotsoup #14445015 01/08/20
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baldhunter Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 4,422 Likes: 2 Corpus Christi,Texas	I killed mine with a 165gr Hornady Interbond out of my 300 Win Mag.I see no reason a good bullet from a 30-06 won't work. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~ As Bob Hagel would say"You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong."Good words of wisdom...............

Re: Wanting a Nilgai hunt. Where Do You Suggest? hotsoup #14445032 01/08/20
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kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana K Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,650 Likes: 6 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas	Shucks Tmitch! I wasn’t gonna post that! 😊 I knew a game warden down there (since deceased) who’s fav rifle was a Ruger#1 in .220 Swift. I dunno how may he slew with that rifle. Added note! Be careful Texians! Whatever you say, do not say they are a pest and the ranchers want ‘em gone!!! Heh heh heh! Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester "Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored." WS

Re: Wanting a Nilgai hunt. Where Do You Suggest? hotsoup #14445083 01/08/20
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baldhunter Campfire Tracker Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 4,422 Likes: 2 Corpus Christi,Texas	I saw one on Facebook the other day that was killed with a 6.5 creed.It's really about shot placement.But sometimes shots don't always end up perfect.I'm a big advocate for using enough gun.If I'm gonna shoot something,I want to make sure it's gonna bleed.Trying to find something in that thorny South Texas brush is no fun if your just looking for sign with little or no blood to follow. ~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~ As Bob Hagel would say"You should not use a rifle that will kill an animal when everything goes right; you should use one that will do the job when everything goes wrong."Good words of wisdom...............

Re: Wanting a Nilgai hunt. Where Do You Suggest? hotsoup #14445102 01/08/20
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,650 Likes: 6 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas K kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana
kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana K Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,650 Likes: 6 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas	True bald hunter! I’ve tracked em on hands and knees thru the fun stuff. Tracked others a long way spitting up hunks of lung the size of your fist. They can be tough, fun and rewarding. But you are right. A boom-flop is strongly encouraged. And not impossible. Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester "Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored." WS

Re: Wanting a Nilgai hunt. Where Do You Suggest? kaywoodie #14445117 01/08/20
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rockinbbar Campfire Kahuna Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 69,745 Likes: 36 Not In The City	Originally Posted by kaywoodie Shucks Tmitch! I wasn’t gonna post that! 😊 I knew a game warden down there (since deceased) who’s fav rifle was a Ruger#1 in .220 Swift. I dunno how may he slew with that rifle. Added note! Be careful Texians! Whatever you say, do not say they are a pest and the ranchers want ‘em gone!!! Heh heh heh! Absolutely good advice! You'll have welfare hunters from all over the country trashing you because you don't let a pickup load of dumbasses in per day. FREE, no less... Edit to correct mistake: I said "free"... when I really meant the landowner is expected to "pay" the dumbasses for ridding them of such hideous pests... Last edited by rockinbbar; 01/08/20. Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla!

Re: Wanting a Nilgai hunt. Where Do You Suggest? Bighorn #14445133 01/08/20
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,650 Likes: 6 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas K kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana
kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana K Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,650 Likes: 6 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas	Originally Posted by Bighorn Originally Posted by hanco They are big! What are you going to hunt them with? .375 Ruger works pretty well. Very nice, Bighorn!!!!! Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester "Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored." WS

Re: Wanting a Nilgai hunt. Where Do You Suggest? baldhunter #14445167 01/08/20
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Dirtfarmer Campfire 'Bwana D Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 37,224 Likes: 9 Central Louisiana	Originally Posted by baldhunter I saw one on Facebook the other day that was killed with a 6.5 creed.It's really about shot placement.But sometimes shots don't always end up perfect.I'm a big advocate for using enough gun.If I'm gonna shoot something,I want to make sure it's gonna bleed.Trying to find something in that thorny South Texas brush is no fun if your just looking for sign with little or no blood to follow. Not surprised. Them Creeds are magic... I have one, like it. If I was going Nilgai hunting, think I'd take my 338-06 with 210 NPT's. Just 'cause. And it's my latest Loony project. DF

Re: Wanting a Nilgai hunt. Where Do You Suggest? hotsoup #14445217 01/08/20
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,650 Likes: 6 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas K kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana
kaywoodie Campfire 'Bwana K Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 31,650 Likes: 6 Fall Creek Blanco Co. Texas	Dirtfarmer, I bet that will knock em stiff! Good luck! Founder Ancient Order of the 1895 Winchester "Come, shall we go and kill us venison? And yet it irks me the poor dappled fools, Being native burghers of this desert city, Should in their own confines with forked heads Have their round haunches gored." WS

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