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South Texas Free Range Nilgi, Henry 45-70, Skinner "ALASKAN" rear sight, .096" Aperture, Barnes 400 Gr. Original Bullet.

130 yards.

Congratulations, nice shooting. I have never heard of a Nilgai.

Then again, on second thought, maybe you are just using this photo as an example to show what the sight can do? Maybe you didn't actually shoot this

Hey Deadwood,

I did shoot it. It was one of the shortest and most interesting hunts I've been on. A one day hunt with Lendell Laxton at http://www.llhunt.com/

When Lendell tells you its a tough animal to bring down, believe him. They also have a sixth sense and can see, smell, hear better than anything I've ever hunted.

The 400 gr. Barnes out of the Henry was good medicine. Deep penetration and the bullet held together like a wad of chewing gum.

Andy

Thanks, I wasn't sure.

Did you mount the head?

Its supposed to be getting mounted. Left it with a Taxidermist in Texas. Thanks for asking, I need to call and check on it!

Congratulations, nice animal fitting for the .45-70.
Thanks for sharing.

Congratulations, that is an unusual animal. That is the first time, I ever heard of them.

Thanks for the photo and for introducing us to that animal, Andy. Was it good to eat, too?