With the shooting out of the way, we headed out for a short tour of the concession that we were staying at, then on to the first of many gourmet meals prepared by Sabina, and a couple sociables around the fire. Hunting starts for real tomorrow, 5-29!
Out we went. You cannot imagine the amount of game seen at any point. It was unbelievable! Their meathod of hunting is kinda different from what I am used to. You drive around in a bushcar on elevated seats, and spot and stalk. Alot of ground is covered and alot of animals seen. Considering that some concessions were 10,000+ acres, this is the most efficient way to hunt. Day 1 started with me taking a trophy Impala with the 7x57 at 90 yards.
Day 2 was Karens Gemsbock day. We headed out to another concession that had loads of Gemsbock (also called Oryx) After an exciting stalk, Karen bagged this gemsbock with a fine shot from the 7x57 off sticks at 60 yards.Thats Chris and Karen Posing!!!!!!!!
Day 3 and 4 were in persuit if wildebeast and Warthog. Here's the hog, with the hoghammer!
The 444 was loaded with 265 Gr. Hornady Interlocks handloaded to 2050 fps. The shot entered the left shouder and exited the right at 100+ yards. The hog went 30 yards and dropped! The 7x57 was handloaded with 175 gr Hornady round nose inerlocks at 2400 fps. They performed well although they passed through the impalas. That didn't matter though, because they hit like Thors Hammer and dropped everything they hit!
We continued the search for a wildebeast, but this impala was too good to pass up. Karen bagged it with a single shot from 90+ yards
Chris, Karen and I sat up every afternoon in a blind that Chris built on his property at a waterhole that he built, trying to shoot a Kudu bull that he had on his game cams. Although the Kudu herd did come in every time we sat, the Bull never materialized. I am awaiting word from Chris, as he is still sitting up every afternoon, and will call me when some lucky hunter scores!
The last day was a short hunting day, as administrative stuff has to be done, as well as packing etc. We continued to hunt for a wildebeast, but never did get it. Instead, we found a trophy Zebra, and substituted it for a wildebeast. Good Trade!
I will post more later, but suffice it to say that we had an excellent time! Everything was done to the Nth degree. The food, the service, the hunting, the area, and most importantly the staff! I cannot say enough about Chris Troskie and his wife Sabina. You cannot go wrong with them. He is truly a passionate hunter and terrific host. Sabina is an extraordinary chef and wonderful hostess. We were truly blessed to meet them and consider them friends forever.
