Call The Shot Dry Land Hippo, Charging

[Rare Breed]

Hippo is likely still in warning mode by popping jaws and not at full charge yet. If he comes, he will straighten out and drop his head, presenting a better brain shot angle. I’m going to hold my shot for a just a moment.

I trust Scott’s judgement greatly!!!

 

[meigsbucks]

Green. If I’m hunting hippo on land, I’m using at least a .416, preferably a .458 Lott or DB .470 or .500. Solids would be my bullet choice.

 

[Kharn]

I would of thought a charging hippo would have its head LOWER to the ground, with the animal only raising its head when it believes its about to make contact with its target and by raised head I mean jaw opening as wide as the animal can open it creating that "bull dozer bucket" appearance.

 

[Backyardsniper]

Green
My 470 double rifle and he is getting both barrels in rapid succession. I would be loaded with CEB 500 grain solids if I had my choice, but at that range I suspect 500 grains of swift A frame or anything else is going to get it done.

 

[BryceM]

I'm a student of the theory to wait until there is no possible way to miss. Then, and only then, fire one shot into the brain. I'm also a realist, and wonder if I could really hold fire and stand there until he's that close. With a double, I'd certainly save the last one for inside of 5 yards. From the photo, I'd be somewhere red/green, probably closer to green. Missing high does you no good. Missing low might still work. The upper spinal cord and skull base are just as good as a regular brain shot. Head down would be easier.

They can move incredibly fast, and working a bolt under stress can cause certain complications. Right now, I'd probably have a CZ550 .416 Rigby in my hands, loaded with 400gr solids, either Barnes or CEBs.

 

[rookhawk]

470 and up, Red.

243 to 375HH, it better be a brain shot in this hypothetical.

 

[Rule 303]

Green or slightly higher with 416 Rigby with Woodleigh Hydros. @nd shot is not listed, I would go for a front leg. Big heavy animals don't move too well on three legs.