Hi,
Er... As a newbie.. I took my 98B .338LM with me. Very effective one.
The first shot was from its rear left, which I believe it'll be most effective/humane way to get the job done, I pulled the trigger, and NOTHING happened.
I looked to my guide, both of us just have no idea why it's not down yet.
I waited a minute or so, then turned to its right side and placed another shot.
At the moment, as its not moving at all, I knew it's wounded, but still have no idea why it's not down yet.
Anyway, I was way toooo close that I cannot determine what I have seen from the scope.
Is it on its lung/heart or not? I just have no idea.
I did second shot where I believe it's on the lung/heart anyway, its nose/mouth started bleed, and it's down.
After my guide started to dress it, we realized the first shot was on the "correct" spot and height, but wrong angle.
The shot entered from its rear left belly near its left leg, but went out from its right side just behind its rib.
The second shot was actually on its NECK. OMG.... :-S
Gotta say.... .338LM is way more powerful than it needed. Both shots penetrated through its body.
If I'd be able to hunt for ox again, I'd say .338LM will still be my best choice.
However, I'd be more careful about when or where to place my shot.
We were all three hunters, one took 3 shots all in vital area, and the other took 4 shots all in vital area as well.
Both of them are very experienced hunter, using smaller calibre. Their shots were simply fabulous.
My ox has relatively even, big boss. The trophy was then shipped to Gate taxidermy.
Still waiting for the measurer to take precise measurement.
Will be a neck mount instead shoulder mount to leave as much hide for the rug as possible.
Even for an experienced hunter, I'd say it's a clean, nice shot.
The Inuit's explaination is: If the prey belongs to you, they will COME to you, and your hunting/killing part will be very smooth without hassle.
Gotta say.... I have a superb BEGINNER's LUCK. :-D
ps. The ox seemed to be much bigger than on the photo.
