The new Heym 89B got his Buffalo…

[wiltznucs]

Got the new Heym 89B to South Africa this week. 8 long days of chasing spoor through the Mopane thickets now the gun has a few honest nicks and scratches to show for it. A bit of character.

On the last full day of the hunt we got ahead of this Bull. The 450/400 dug into the chest on a 20 yard quartering toward shot. The Hornady DGX leaving a massive blood trail. The Buff expired less than 50 yards from where he was shot.

43 7/8” wide… The Bull of a lifetime.

 

[Red Leg]

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Got the new Heym 89B to South Africa this week. 8 long days of chasing spoor through the Mopane thickets now the gun has a few honest nicks and scratches to show for it. A bit of character.

On the last full day of the hunt we got ahead of this Bull. The 450/400 dug into the chest on a 20 yard quartering toward shot. The Hornady DGX leaving a massive blood trail. The Buff expired less than 50 yards from where he was shot.

43 7/8” wide… The Bull of a lifetime.

Absolutely the bull of a lifetime. Rare to see that width with those curls. Congrats. I know you are glad it wasn't easy.

 

[machinistbutler]

That is absolutely fantastic. Beautiful Buffalo and rifle.

Congratulations!

 

[VertigoBE]

What an awesome buffalo @wiltznucs ! congratulations! Will you write a report with the adventures of those 8 days?

 

[HWL]

Waidmanns Heil

HWL

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Wow! That beautiful double has now taken a beautiful buffalo, well done. Wiltznucks, please dont leave us there, lets have a story, I'll get a beer while you write.

 

[Randy F]

That bull is a beast!! Congratulations! A fitting conquest for that double.

 

[Doug3006]

That is a stupendous buffalo! Well taken after 8 days of hunting...and with a proper firearm! Congratulations. I'm envious.

 

[WAB]

Too bad you couldn’t find a bull with more drop! . Holy cow, what a beauty!

 

[sestoppelman]

Excellente'!!

 

[IvW]

Bosses, drop, curl, spread, 450/400 NE, 20 yards, 1 shot.....I doubt it can get better than that. Congratulations great buffalo!!!

 

[Ravensview]

Congratulations that is an awesome looking Buffalo, like everyone else I anxiously await the story both on the hunt and the rifle.

 

[Jonathan Kashouty]

Great looking rifle and bull! I am saving up for a 89B in 470 NE.

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

Nice rifle and a great bull!

 

[Shootist43]

Congrats on the Buffalo. BTW is than Hans Moatche with you in the picture. Sure looks like him. If it is, please tell Art Lambart says hello. He was working for Cruiser Safaris in 2016 when I hunted with him. IMHO he is one hell of a PH. I've had several PH(s) since then, none of whom could carry his lunch!!

 

[Tundra Tiger]

WOW... Just freaking... WOW. Oh, and CONGRATULATIONS!

 

[jasyblood]

Congratulations!!!!!

I don't think I could dream up a more perfect buffalo....at least for my taste!

@Shootist43 I agree, that does look like Hans. I know he left Cruiser's several years ago to start his own company. Not sure where he is now though.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

Congratulations! Isn't it great when it all comes together on the last day of a hunt.

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Great looking rifle and bull! I am saving up for a 89B in 470 NE.

I handled a 500 89b the other day Jonathan, which would be the same frame as the 470. I was really surprised at how well balanced it was, made it feel much lighter than its weight.

 

[Royal27]

Well done !