Lion
Scientific Name:
Panthera leo
The Perfect Shot Location
This is a good position for ashot.
The neck shot is not an optionwe
advice our clients to take.
The mane makes it difficult to judge.
The preferred shot is 1/3 up from
the body, using the back of the
front leg as your line.
This gives you the best possible odds.
Slight left or right is still in the
heart or lungs.
Slightly high is in the lungs and
you will break a shoulder.
Slightly low is still in the heart
or lungs.
This is a good position for a heart and lung shot and is the only option that should be considered. The target area is generally big in the frontal
position.
It is very important to familiarize yourself with angles for a heart and lung shot.
The brain position constantly changes with any head movement, therefore not a good option.
However a brain shot will be the only option on a charge.
Fortunately the skull is not very hard – the key is to hold your nerve and only take the shot at a distance of maximum 10 meters.
Detailed Information
Weight:
180 – 220 kg
(400 – 480 lb)
Height at Shoulder:
1,2 meters (50 inches)
Length:
Around 2 meters
(80 inches)
Hunt from Age:
Min 6 Years
Lifespan:
Around 20 years
Caliber:
Min .375
Ammo:
First Shot will be a soft to create as much damage as possible. The second shot depends on the area.
We will advice during the hunt on
what is best at any given time.
Type of Sight:
Use your tried and tested – Scope, open site or reflex.
A Buffalo hunt is not the time to test equipment.
Shot Distance:
Every area, situation and hunter is different.
Under normal conditions – 10 to 50 meters
Charging Speed:
80 km/h
(50 mph)
Hunting Regions
Bushmanland
N/A
Namibia
POR
South Africa
POR
Zambia
21 Days a p/d – $2500
Total dayly Rates – $52,500
Trophy Fee – $57,500
Total Package Price – $110,000
