Jumbo Down!

From the field: American Rifleman Editor-in-Chief Mark Keefe hunted this bull elephant for five days in the Caprivi region of Namibia before finally taking him on July 23, 2011.


Keefe with Downed Elephant


The bull had been declared a problem animal by conservancy, as the villagers could not send their children to school because of him.


Shown with Keefe is Namibian Professional Hunter Anton Esterhuizen. Keefe took the bull with a Kimber Model 8400 Caprivi in .416 Rem. Mag. using Federal Premium Cape Shock Safari .416 Rem. Mag. ammunition.


The complete story—along with amazing video of Keefe taking this bull—will be posted upon his return in early August. In the meantime, watch video of Keefe at NRA Headquarters before embarking on his African journey as he offers advice about how to best prepare for firing a large-caliber rifle like those used for dangerous game.


 



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2 Responses to Jumbo Down!

Kevin wrote:
March 14, 2013

I bought this rifle from Kimber as a used rifle. It shoots great and will be heading back to Africa in May

264 Win wrote:
July 29, 2011

Good Advice, also maybe start with reduced recoil reloads to build up the resistance to flinch, you do not want to flinch it will make youway off target.