Videos tagged with Africa Hunting

Caleb Stillins, founder of Outfitter Services, shares his journey from competitive archery to leading global hunting expeditions. He discusses the realities of hunting in Alaska and Africa, the importance of ethical hunting for conservation, and the economic impact of hunting tourism in South Africa. The conversation also touches on the challenges of managing expectations and ensuring client safety in remote wilderness environments.

This video features Paul Pluff of Ruger discussing his extensive experience hunting in Africa, primarily with handguns. He details the challenges and successes of taking game at various distances, emphasizing the importance of proper technique, firearm preparation, and the use of shooting sticks for handgun hunting. The conversation also touches on memorable hunting trips in Oklahoma and the capabilities of Ruger firearms.

This episode of Long Range Pursuit, Season 7 Episode 1, features Aaron Davidson hunting in South Africa with his twin sons, Derec and Danner. Guided by Carl van Zyl and John X Safaris, the young hunters face challenging high winds on open plains while pursuing various African plains game. Aaron successfully harvests both a Zebra and a Sable. The description also highlights Gunwerks' YouTube channel content and provides links for training, hunting, and shopping for Gunwerks rifles, Revic Optics, and branded gear.

This guide details the customization of a Ruger 77 rifle into a potent 9.3x62mm hunting tool, favored by expert hunter Bill Wilson. It covers rebarreling, bedding, optic selection, and ammunition choices for effective big game hunting, particularly in African and European environments. The process emphasizes durability and versatility for a wide range of hunting scenarios.

The Gunwerks Skuhl is a new dangerous game rifle designed for versatility in various hunting scenarios. It is available in .375 Ruger, .416 Ruger, and .338 Remington Ultra Mag calibers, capable of handling bullets from 250 to 400 grains. The rifle features a carbon fiber stock, traditional safari aesthetics with custom engraving, and a unique metal finish designed to evoke a sense of history. Its handling is compared to lighter mountain rifles, and it's equipped with features like a ballistic turret for extended range shooting, making it suitable for both close-quarters dangerous game and longer shots on plains game.

This video discusses the historical and modern relevance of double rifles for African hunting. It highlights the Merkel double rifle in .375 caliber as an accessible and effective option for big game, capable of ethical one-shot kills on dangerous game like buffalo and elephant. The instructor emphasizes the reliability and fast follow-up shot capability of double rifles.

This video documents a hunting trip in Africa with John X Safaris, focusing on long-range shooting techniques and the experience of hunting various African game species. The participants, including Sam Cunningham and Mike, showcase their skills in pursuing animals like Kudu, Black Wildebeest, and Blue Wildebeest across diverse terrains. The narrative emphasizes the importance of preparation, accurate shooting, and the conservation efforts supported by hunting tourism.

This video showcases American Hunter Field Editor Ron Spomer's experience hunting a hippo using the Kimber Caprivi rifle. It offers an inside look at the hunt, highlighting the specific firearm used in this large game pursuit. For additional information, viewers are directed to AmericanHunter.org.

This guide, presented by Larry Potterfield, founder of MidwayUSA, offers expert advice on selecting the ideal safari cartridge, focusing on the .375 H&H Magnum. It details critical factors like muzzle energy, recoil, rifle weight, and ammunition availability, emphasizing the .375 H&H's balance of power and shootability for both dangerous and plains game in Africa. The instruction highlights practical considerations for hunters, drawing on extensive field experience.