mortensen Posted October 27, 2010 Report Share Posted October 27, 2010 In North America we have (what I would consider) two dangerous big game animals. One being the bear and the other being the wild bore. I'm on the conservative side and prefer to be over gunned than under gunned and wouldn't consider hunting these animals without packing my 44 magnum on my hip. Here's a video of an African hunt that went south. The leopard is well known to be one of the most difficult animals to take down. Nothing like a little hindsight but we can always learn something from life threatening situations. After it was determined that the leopard was wounded, what would your next move be. And you have to realize that this cat isn't going any place, he's mad as blazes and he's coming after you, wounded or not wounded. He knows exactly where your at, but you don't have a clue as to his exact location. In that type of under growth could you shoulder your rifle fast enough to fire a round if he charged you? I doubt it. It's Hard To Hit A Charging Leopard: http://trophyroom.com/video/BIkAidNXYP/ Look at the big game animals the 44 Magnum has taken down. The Super Blackhawk Hunter: http://www.handgunhunt.com/readArticle.php?letter_id=36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortensen Posted October 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2010 (edited) And speaking of dangerous big game animals. How about the wild boar and the Leopard. I've heard the wild boar were pretty fast on their feet, but to be able to run down a Leopard? Amazing! http://www.metacafe.com/watch/yt-E4fIiijYiOY/ Edited October 28, 2010 by mortensen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 Those wild boar are amazing. They don't back down from anything by the looks of it. Pretty cool video. I saw the leopard video before, and it kinda sends shivers up the spine alright. It sure made that man sound like a girl..LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mortensen Posted October 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 That was actually a warthog, but it's still part of the pig family, dangerous and smart. Thanks for your comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msman825 Posted October 29, 2010 Report Share Posted October 29, 2010 I would not go after a wounded leopard with a double barrel, a 9 shot shotgun with 3 1/2 inch mag 00 buckshot. and i'd make a trip around the block and gather up all the yard dogs i could find and turn lose on him lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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