Jumbo Down!

by
posted on July 25, 2011
** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. **
keefe2015_fs.jpg

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.

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.

Latest

Walther Arms Pdp Match Steel Frame Rifleman Review 1
Walther Arms Pdp Match Steel Frame Rifleman Review 1

Rifleman Review: Walther Arms PDP Match Steel Frame

Walther Arms took its polymer-frame Performance Duty Pistol design and crafted it entirely from steel to create its PDP Match Steel Frame, which is a true heavyweight designed just for the pure joy of shooting.

150 Years Of The Boxlock Shotgun

Many hunters think of the iconic boxlock shotgun as an American field gun, but although the design was popularized on American hunting fields, it was initially developed 150 years ago for a renowned gunmaker in Great Britain.

Preview: Alpine Products Gun Slicker V2

Mother Nature can unexpectedly unleash her wrath on any outdoor range session or hunt, and this lightweight product from Alpine Innovations will protect your most valuable long guns without completely limiting their use.

Beretta AX800 Suprema: The Future Of Hunting Shotguns?

With its new AX800 Suprema, Beretta went back to the drawing board and developed an entirely new shotgun designed specifically for waterfowl hunting.

Preview: Daisy Woodland Trail Model 1999

The Daisy that Ralphie would want if he were still pining for a gravity-fed, lever-action BB gun in 2025, the feature-packed new Woodland Trail Model 1999 provides a modern update to the venerable platform while remaining highly affordable.

MidwayUSA Completes Corporate Office Building

Construction is complete on MidwayUSA’s new Roosevelt Corporate Offices Building, in Columbia, Mo., marking another major milestone in the company’s development of its 500-Year Campus.

Interests



Get the best of American Rifleman delivered to your inbox.