This is a short but fun video from Africa with the Tubb family hunting babboons.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9IYpwx3-_w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9IYpwx3-_w
Hunting & Fishing Babboon hunting with David Tubb and family
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that looks like a riot, what does something like that cost?
that looks like a riot, what does something like that cost?
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That looks like a load of fun! Most likely the cost of a plane ticket I would imagine
That looks like a load of fun! Most likely the cost of a plane ticket I would imagine
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That would be a blast. I wonder why no suppressors?
That would be a blast. I wonder why no suppressors?
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I need to do this before i die... looks like a blast.
I need to do this before i die... looks like a blast.
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Looks funner that prairie dogs to me. Maybe not as much shooting but baboons would be awesome.
Looks funner that prairie dogs to me. Maybe not as much shooting but baboons would be awesome.
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snipers hide group buy on a baboon hunt!!!that would be funner than hell.
snipers hide group buy on a baboon hunt!!!that would be funner than hell.
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What are the laws on taking your rifle out of the country and getting it back to the states? That would be my only concern.
But hell yes, we need to plan a Snipers Hide trip there for a good hunt.
What are the laws on taking your rifle out of the country and getting it back to the states? That would be my only concern.
But hell yes, we need to plan a Snipers Hide trip there for a good hunt.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wjwill</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What are the laws on taking your rifle out of the country and getting it back to the states? That would be my only concern.
But hell yes, we need to plan a Snipers Hide trip there for a good hunt. </div></div>
South Africa is not bad, just no Military rounds ie 308 223 338 Lapua ect.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wjwill</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What are the laws on taking your rifle out of the country and getting it back to the states? That would be my only concern.
But hell yes, we need to plan a Snipers Hide trip there for a good hunt. </div></div>
South Africa is not bad, just no Military rounds ie 308 223 338 Lapua ect.
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Not true alaskaman11 I took 308 last year into s. africa
Not true alaskaman11 I took 308 last year into s. africa
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Oh Ya, this is on my Bucket List! I have some friends that would say "Why would you want to go over there and shoot one of those things" And my response would be "because it aint legal here"
Oh Ya, this is on my Bucket List! I have some friends that would say "Why would you want to go over there and shoot one of those things" And my response would be "because it aint legal here"
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Dont know if they were being PETA friendly on their filming or they just didnt hit many.
I was hoping for some baboons with shit knocked out of um.
Dont know if they were being PETA friendly on their filming or they just didnt hit many.
I was hoping for some baboons with shit knocked out of um.
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that looks like a great time...anyone who putts a trip like that together, please let me now....think my 243 whould do excellent on a baboon
that looks like a great time...anyone who putts a trip like that together, please let me now....think my 243 whould do excellent on a baboon
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Alaskaman 11</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wjwill</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What are the laws on taking your rifle out of the country and getting it back to the states? That would be my only concern.
But hell yes, we need to plan a Snipers Hide trip there for a good hunt. </div></div>
South Africa is not bad, just no Military rounds ie 308 223 338 Lapua ect. </div></div>
Only one on that list that is a military round is 338 LM. The others are military in 7.62 Nato and 5.56 mm.
Plus the guns in that video look like they would be .223 and .308.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Alaskaman 11</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wjwill</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What are the laws on taking your rifle out of the country and getting it back to the states? That would be my only concern.
But hell yes, we need to plan a Snipers Hide trip there for a good hunt. </div></div>
South Africa is not bad, just no Military rounds ie 308 223 338 Lapua ect. </div></div>
Only one on that list that is a military round is 338 LM. The others are military in 7.62 Nato and 5.56 mm.
Plus the guns in that video look like they would be .223 and .308.
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I'll bet suppressors are illegal for hunting in Africa.
I'll bet suppressors are illegal for hunting in Africa.
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May be fun, but that wasn't worth the time to watch. What???? Two hit's on film.. LAME?
May be fun, but that wasn't worth the time to watch. What???? Two hit's on film.. LAME?
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Okay I will put a trip like this together how many would truly be interested in going the. I Have been working on putting a cull hunt for springbuck I will see if we can add baboon PM me if you are interested in it.
Okay I will put a trip like this together how many would truly be interested in going the. I Have been working on putting a cull hunt for springbuck I will see if we can add baboon PM me if you are interested in it.
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i bet if you find a ranch with a problem they would roll out a red carpet.
i bet if you find a ranch with a problem they would roll out a red carpet.
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Well not exactly they look at their animals as a resource for income. The ranches I am dealing with charge 50.00 a baboon if you are going to shoot many. This is what I am working on. We can also hunt springbuck for 80.00 an animal.
Well not exactly they look at their animals as a resource for income. The ranches I am dealing with charge 50.00 a baboon if you are going to shoot many. This is what I am working on. We can also hunt springbuck for 80.00 an animal.
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i might have a line a a rancher said i could come over for just the cost of the plan ticket and shoot all the baboons and jackels i wanted will get back to you
i might have a line a a rancher said i could come over for just the cost of the plan ticket and shoot all the baboons and jackels i wanted will get back to you
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bryan routt</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i might have a line a a rancher said i could come over for just the cost of the plan ticket and shoot all the baboons and jackels i wanted will get back to you </div></div>
The Rancher is a good idea. How it would work I don't know. It would be difficult to import a firearm without a Outfitter doing it. Plus you would have to apply for hunting licence through the government. You will find it is much easier using a Outfitter. I killed some baboons when I was there in September but I didn't keep any.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: bryan routt</div><div class="ubbcode-body">i might have a line a a rancher said i could come over for just the cost of the plan ticket and shoot all the baboons and jackels i wanted will get back to you </div></div>
The Rancher is a good idea. How it would work I don't know. It would be difficult to import a firearm without a Outfitter doing it. Plus you would have to apply for hunting licence through the government. You will find it is much easier using a Outfitter. I killed some baboons when I was there in September but I didn't keep any.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Interesting.
But I'm not sure I would want to do that.
Dangerous game with a single shot Ruger No. 1 might be fun, though. </div></div>
It is fun. I would stick with a double. You only need so much adrenaline. To much and your dead. Maybe not by adrenline but by a Elephant tusk.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Graham</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Interesting.
But I'm not sure I would want to do that.
Dangerous game with a single shot Ruger No. 1 might be fun, though. </div></div>
It is fun. I would stick with a double. You only need so much adrenaline. To much and your dead. Maybe not by adrenline but by a Elephant tusk.
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That looks outrageous!! I'm in!
For some reasons I Fing don't like baboons.
Do you guys think Premier would do a BabooTac reticle?
As for:
""Why would you want to go over there and shoot one of those things" And my response would be "because it aint legal here""
That's because over here, we elect them.
That looks outrageous!! I'm in!
For some reasons I Fing don't like baboons.
Do you guys think Premier would do a BabooTac reticle?
As for:
""Why would you want to go over there and shoot one of those things" And my response would be "because it aint legal here""
That's because over here, we elect them.
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I have to admit, when I saw this posted I at first thought "Why hunt babboons?". But after watching it and seeing how many babboons and thinking to myself what kind of nuisance they could be.....It makes alot of sense. If I had to deal with babboons destroying my property, getting into my house , eating my food in my house,attacking small children...I believe I would thin quite a few.......SmokeRolls
I have to admit, when I saw this posted I at first thought "Why hunt babboons?". But after watching it and seeing how many babboons and thinking to myself what kind of nuisance they could be.....It makes alot of sense. If I had to deal with babboons destroying my property, getting into my house , eating my food in my house,attacking small children...I believe I would thin quite a few.......SmokeRolls
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I was disappointed thre was no reticle view- seems like if he's hawking his product there should be at least a glimpse of it?
And agree, for all the HSLD they didn't seem to connect often.
1911fan
I was disappointed thre was no reticle view- seems like if he's hawking his product there should be at least a glimpse of it?
And agree, for all the HSLD they didn't seem to connect often.
1911fan
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Oh, my- I think you'd get lost in that at times, it's busier than a Horus.
1911fan
Oh, my- I think you'd get lost in that at times, it's busier than a Horus.
1911fan
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Screw the reticle, I'd like to kill those little monkeys
Screw the reticle, I'd like to kill those little monkeys
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Well, while I don't have a need for all that information in the reticle, and I doubt that anyone does, in all fairness, you won't see all of that at the magnifications at which you'll be using the reticle. It will look a lot more like the picture below. That circle across the bottom of the image I think is where the bottom would be at about 16 power.
People often complain about the busyness of a Horus reticle. I shot one exclusively for three years, and I found that with familiarity, one stops noticing the reticle except when you need it.
The DTAC reticle is too load-specific for my taste. I prefer universal reticles. I think the U.S.O. GAP reticle is preferable to either the Horus or the DTAC if you want that kind of reticle.
Well, while I don't have a need for all that information in the reticle, and I doubt that anyone does, in all fairness, you won't see all of that at the magnifications at which you'll be using the reticle. It will look a lot more like the picture below. That circle across the bottom of the image I think is where the bottom would be at about 16 power.
People often complain about the busyness of a Horus reticle. I shot one exclusively for three years, and I found that with familiarity, one stops noticing the reticle except when you need it.
The DTAC reticle is too load-specific for my taste. I prefer universal reticles. I think the U.S.O. GAP reticle is preferable to either the Horus or the DTAC if you want that kind of reticle.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: adam boynton</div><div class="ubbcode-body">here is the reticle
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No wonder they missed so much, way too busy.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: adam boynton</div><div class="ubbcode-body">here is the reticle
No wonder they missed so much, way too busy.
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Yes Lindy, I did.
I am sure they work as people like yourself (and David) attest to but they are not something I that would perfer. Mr Tubbs is a great shot and I doubt that he would go to the effort to develop something that did not work for him but from the few times I have used reticles like this, I was not impressed with their simplicity or effectiveness under hunting conditions.
When the light was low or the background dark the reticle blends in making it very dificult to use. I suppose if you knew it like the back of your hand that would help. And good luck keeping track of the dots when a animal is moving and changing ranges.
Looks like boons would be fun target practice, maybe I expected something different since they were testing a new reticle system, thus my comment. It looked more like running and gunning and was no doubt a lot of fun.
Yes Lindy, I did.
I am sure they work as people like yourself (and David) attest to but they are not something I that would perfer. Mr Tubbs is a great shot and I doubt that he would go to the effort to develop something that did not work for him but from the few times I have used reticles like this, I was not impressed with their simplicity or effectiveness under hunting conditions.
When the light was low or the background dark the reticle blends in making it very dificult to use. I suppose if you knew it like the back of your hand that would help. And good luck keeping track of the dots when a animal is moving and changing ranges.
Looks like boons would be fun target practice, maybe I expected something different since they were testing a new reticle system, thus my comment. It looked more like running and gunning and was no doubt a lot of fun.
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It is a familiarity issue. In fact, Dennis Sammut developed the Horus reticle for hunting donkeys in Australia. Not having to dial elevation is useful for fast multiple-target multiple-range engagements.
See this article, at the bottom, for a suggestion for using a standard reticle in that fashion:
You might find this article useful. It's oriented toward using a mildot reticle for elevation holds, but it works just as well for windage holds as well.
Calculating Holdovers and Holdunders
It is a familiarity issue. In fact, Dennis Sammut developed the Horus reticle for hunting donkeys in Australia. Not having to dial elevation is useful for fast multiple-target multiple-range engagements.
See this article, at the bottom, for a suggestion for using a standard reticle in that fashion:
You might find this article useful. It's oriented toward using a mildot reticle for elevation holds, but it works just as well for windage holds as well.
Calculating Holdovers and Holdunders
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All we need is a rail gun...
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All we need is a rail gun...
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I would make a joke about jackasses and the nation's capitol being a target-rich environment, but it might be misunderstood, so I shan't.
I would make a joke about jackasses and the nation's capitol being a target-rich environment, but it might be misunderstood, so I shan't.
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Was trying to reference the optics they were using on the "rail guns"....
Sorry, missed the mark.
Was trying to reference the optics they were using on the "rail guns"....
Sorry, missed the mark.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lindy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It is a familiarity issue. In fact, Dennis Sammut developed the Horus reticle for hunting donkeys in Australia. Not having to dial elevation is useful for fast multiple-target multiple-range engagements. </div></div>
I'm sure it is. There have been many time I have wished I was not tied to a dial but just could not find my stride with these kinds of reticles. Probably just needed more rounds to get the hang of it. The dark backgrounds really frustrated me because I would the lose the dots/grid just when I needed them.
Good article, I 've got some learning to do.
Now, on the hunting of jackasses......ohhhhh, the joy of the thought. The possibilities would be endless.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lindy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">It is a familiarity issue. In fact, Dennis Sammut developed the Horus reticle for hunting donkeys in Australia. Not having to dial elevation is useful for fast multiple-target multiple-range engagements. </div></div>
I'm sure it is. There have been many time I have wished I was not tied to a dial but just could not find my stride with these kinds of reticles. Probably just needed more rounds to get the hang of it. The dark backgrounds really frustrated me because I would the lose the dots/grid just when I needed them.
Good article, I 've got some learning to do.
Now, on the hunting of jackasses......ohhhhh, the joy of the thought. The possibilities would be endless.
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I'd venture to say that the teaser was made to capture the enthusiasm of the entire hunt. I'd reckon to see many more kills on the entire DVD. The terrain shows that the baboons typically get hit and drop from rocks etc. masking the bang flop kill you might be looking for. The clip of him describing multipe range calls on a moving target and being able to engage it with the reticle in the few seconds offered by the animal is enough to get someone curious in the reticle, if not very intrigued.
I already shoot the reticle and can attest to how fast it is. Reticle 2 is marketed primarily for and works perfectly for 80gr .223 at ~2750 and 175gr .308 at 2650. I have larue quick detach rings and can throw it between my AR and .308 bolt gun. Other cartridges can work with it just as other higher BC bullets/velocities work well with Reticle 1 (6xc, other 6, 6.5, and 7mm variants, .338 LM).
You can get the ret illuminated if you have issues with dark backgrounds. This isn't an advertising plug for Mr. Tubb, it's simply me saying my piece as some one who has shot a lot of rounds using the reticle. All the initial intimidated people saying that the reticle is too busy really should try one out. The basics of it are simple, and as you become more confident with it you can further learn the more intricate details of the scope to fine tune your long range shooting. I shoot mil-dot too and appreciate its versatility, but the DTAC is in a class of its own (to each his own though).
Yall might consider pitching in 20-30 bucks each, buying the scope and a larue mount/rings and passing/mailing it around to see what you think. I don't know how feasible that is, but it's just a parting thought.
-Conrad
I'd venture to say that the teaser was made to capture the enthusiasm of the entire hunt. I'd reckon to see many more kills on the entire DVD. The terrain shows that the baboons typically get hit and drop from rocks etc. masking the bang flop kill you might be looking for. The clip of him describing multipe range calls on a moving target and being able to engage it with the reticle in the few seconds offered by the animal is enough to get someone curious in the reticle, if not very intrigued.
I already shoot the reticle and can attest to how fast it is. Reticle 2 is marketed primarily for and works perfectly for 80gr .223 at ~2750 and 175gr .308 at 2650. I have larue quick detach rings and can throw it between my AR and .308 bolt gun. Other cartridges can work with it just as other higher BC bullets/velocities work well with Reticle 1 (6xc, other 6, 6.5, and 7mm variants, .338 LM).
You can get the ret illuminated if you have issues with dark backgrounds. This isn't an advertising plug for Mr. Tubb, it's simply me saying my piece as some one who has shot a lot of rounds using the reticle. All the initial intimidated people saying that the reticle is too busy really should try one out. The basics of it are simple, and as you become more confident with it you can further learn the more intricate details of the scope to fine tune your long range shooting. I shoot mil-dot too and appreciate its versatility, but the DTAC is in a class of its own (to each his own though).
Yall might consider pitching in 20-30 bucks each, buying the scope and a larue mount/rings and passing/mailing it around to see what you think. I don't know how feasible that is, but it's just a parting thought.
-Conrad
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