aoudad and nilgai

[nhdog]

A while back, I asked for input on the new Trophy Bonded Bear Claw.
Recently returned from my hunt and thought some might like to see the results.
Both animals were taken with a single shot.
Bullets performed outstandingly, especially on the nilgai. He dropped where he stood.
The aoudad measured 30 1/2 inches.
I plan on getting  a half mount done and the nilgai will be a wall pedestal.

[JeffG]

Good hunt! Outstanding animals, thanks for posting!

[Ranger99]

nice! ! !


what were you using?

[Cheesehead]

Taken in Texas?

Cheese

[nhdog]

ranger 99
 when I retired from the Navy I got myself a H-S Precison pro series 2000 in  .300 WSM. A great gun ,on a good day I can get 1/ 2 " groups at 100 yds on the bench. Sighted in at 200 yds. with 180 grain bullets and then,with the increased velocity you get with a 165 grain bullet, the trajectory is the same for all practical purpose.
 
cheese
 yep, Texas

[Ranger99]

if i could use a bolt gun, that's what i
would get. did you ever see the 10,000
round test they did on that? still shooting
less than an inch.


hunting area must be close to Hondo.
can't place the terrain. . . .

[drdougrx]

Just back from some travel Dave!  Nice animals!!!!  Here's a pic of my Nilgai done on a wall pedestal just to wet-your-whistle!!
 

[nhdog]

There is no doubt H-S makes a great gun. The price however has gone up like ever thing else, up over more than 60% since I got mine.

 Thanks Doug, Yeah,it's going to be a long wait til I get him back. I think the wall pedestal was the only way to go with him. Got a real small house so will use the time to find a spot for him. The half mount of the aoudad however has had a spot reserved for him since I started planning the trip.

[markc]

nhdog, thanks for the follow up post.  Congrats on your animals.    Doc, that wall pedestal looks like a hot water heater.   Just kiddin

[drdougrx]

Haha Mark!  That photo was taken by my buddies iphone at the taxidermy shop.
 
Dave...i feel your pain...I done run outta room in the trophy room......