UKHunter
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You just need to ensure you outrun at least one other person - not necessarily the animal coming for you haha
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A Nasty Cape Buffalo Charge!
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Well done! Courage under attack, though he had no choice! Reminds me of a story told by my Grandmother's cousin, who with his workmate encountered a hostile black bear while logging in SE Washington State. The workmate was in front, with a .30-30 Mod 94 and stepped back while chambering a round, only to trip and fall on his back. The bear was upon him when Cousin Cecil killed it with an axe - I imagine he was handier with an axe than most of us today.
I think Craig likely examined and subliminally memorized the ground as he approached to preclude a trip, anticipating a need for back-stepping in the thick bush; note his balanced back-stepping, weight never committed backward, so if his back foot hit something, he wouldn't be tripped by it, all executed quickly. Almost like he'd practiced this move. I suspect he has, being in the business of staying alive.
Congrats and again well done!
Ontario Hunter
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The bolt palming debate has come up before. I also think it's dopey. But a few influencers made youtube "instructional" videos and created a new reality (the old one just didn't sell). Glad to see a real situation put some substance into the debate.
I agree, the trackers weren't giving the PH elbow room. They were just putting yardage between themselves and the charging buffalo. Why not? No sense in standing around waiting to get stomped or gored.
My Father taught me to palm the bolt back in the fifties. Works very well as you bring the rifle up, less well if the rifle is already shouldered. But it still works at the shoulder. I'm not sure, but I think palming the bolt helps to ensure that the bolt is fully retracted before being pushed home. My guess is that Dad learned this technique in the military, though not sure.
PH did a great job!
elkocountygun
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ha ha. now that is breaking down some basic physics.
i am too old, too fat, and too slow to outrun at least one other.
so best i hunt with a PH like man in this video.
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