KNOW YOUR SPECIES. KNOW YOUR GROUNDS. KNOW YOUR QUARRY.
KNOW YOUR SHOT
Baboons are small bodied animals and succumb rather easy to well-placed shots.
Distance to these critters will make shot placement critical as the slightest breeze will drift your shot some distance.
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Hunting Shot Placement
The Baboon is a large and powerful primate species found throughout Africa and some parts of Arabia. They are known for their distinctive physical features, including long snouts, powerful jaws, and a short tail.
Baboons are highly adaptable and can be found in various habitats, including forests, savannas, and even rocky areas.
They are omnivores and feed on a variety of foods, including fruits, insects, and small animals. Baboons are also known for their social behaviour, living in large troops of up to several hundred individuals and using vocalisations and body language to communicate with one another.
Interestingly, Baboons have a complex social hierarchy, with dominant males leading the troop and competing for access to mates. Baboons are not currently threatened, but their populations in some areas are declining due to habitat loss and hunting.
THE BABOON
KNOW YOUR SHOT
Quartering away shot placement on baboons: bisect the angle formed by the front legs, aim at the opposite shoulder and find your trophy.
THE BABOON
KNOW YOUR SHOT
For shot placement on baboons when quartering to, aim at the inside of the closer shoulder. Any caliber with velocity greater than 2 000 fps will have the desired effect.
THE BABOON
KNOW YOUR SHOT
Right up from behind. Aim for Dallas and give it a Texas heart shot.
THE BABOON
KNOW YOUR SHOT
Baboons are slight body animals which is why the shot can be placed anywhere in the upper body.
Caliber For Baboon Hunting
Experience the thrill of baboon hunting with the perfect caliber that combines accuracy and effectiveness. When it comes to choosing the ideal rifle for baboon hunting, you have a wide range of options at your disposal. Here are some of the recommended calibers that excel in baboon hunting, especially in South Africa:
The versatile 12-gauge shotgun is a great choice, providing you with a reliable and powerful option.
For those who prefer rifles, calibers such as .222, .223, .243, .22-250, 6.5×55, .270, 7×57, 7mm Rem Mag, 7mm-08, .308, .30-06, .300 WSM, .300 Win Mag, and even the formidable .338 Lapua are highly recommended. These calibers cater to various shooting distances and can ensure precise and effective results during your baboon hunting adventures.
Whether you’re pursuing baboons at close range or prefer the challenge of long-range hunting, these calibers will meet your expectations and deliver the performance you desire.
Remember, always ensure that you are compliant with local hunting regulations and exercise responsible hunting practices. Happy baboon hunting
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