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Originally posted by txoutdoorsman24 View PostDon’t even think twice. Balcones will suck way more. A gun at Laguna will be a meat haul. I’ve been drawn for Balcones twice and skipped both hunts bc reviews and hunt recaps from the wardens were not good.
It is a tough hunt. I would pick laguna.
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Originally posted by piercebronkite View PostHow are people handling the game once harvested? Do they offer any assistance or are you expected to haul it out?
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I shot a whitetail buck last year & it was a chore getting it to the truck(2 miles away). Bicycle with homemade cart really helped. Take game bags. I had to make 2 trips(500 yards) to get meat to bicycle.
good luck
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Originally posted by txoutdoorsman24 View PostDon’t even think twice. Balcones will suck way more. A gun at Laguna will be a meat haul. I’ve been drawn for Balcones twice and skipped both hunts bc reviews and hunt recaps from the wardens were not good.
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Originally posted by caalexander4 View PostThanks, I couldnt find many reviews on it but I found the forum for last year and saw was txfirefighter(think that was his username) did and i got pumped. Trying to decide between my savage msr-10 with fort scott 168gr .308s or rocking my dad's 30-378 which I have rocked deer with at a couple hundred before. Fast follow ups or using a round I have seen elk drop with in their tracks.
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Originally posted by caalexander4 View PostUp in the air on which to use but I think you are right. I wont be shooting at them from the top of a truck like most idiots on safaris so both should work.
.30-.378 is the only round my brother and I use to take Nilgai, if that’s what you’re after. It’s a proven round for these tough animals when we hunt them.
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Originally posted by piercebronkite View Post.30-.378 is the only round my brother and I use to take Nilgai, if that’s what you’re after. It’s a proven round for these tough animals when we hunt them.
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Originally posted by caalexander4 View PostDo you have a load recommendation? We use a SMK load that just tears the insides up and drops everything. But also have some bergers that I can work a load up for.
My brother uses Weatherby Barnes TSX 180gr triple x shock. He’s taking Nilgai out to 475 yards. I use Hornandy 180gr GMX and haven’t had any issues either. Love that round, most people have never heard of it.
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Originally posted by piercebronkite View PostMy brother uses Weatherby Barnes TSX 180gr triple x shock. He’s taking Nilgai out to 475 yards. I use Hornandy 180gr GMX and haven’t had any issues either. Love that round, most people have never heard of it.
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Originally posted by piercebronkite View Post.30-.378 is the only round my brother and I use to take Nilgai, if that’s what you’re after. It’s a proven round for these tough animals when we hunt them.
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Just looked at the ammo on midway and a box sells for about $90 bucks- is that about average price?
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Originally posted by piercebronkite View PostI got selected 11/-11/5 (first time applying). This will be my first bow hunt.
I have shot rifle my entire life and have had many successful hunts on Nilgai. This is going to be interesting and challenging given how tough and hard these animals are to hunt.
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