Best caliber for nilgai 5 calibers and using the Barnes TTSX or LRX bullets that the bullet will go through both shoulders on the fully matured bulls. a 338 on mine, but the . Nilgai can weigh up to 700 lbs. even with a 308, using a 180 grain bullet will be very slow(if even available over the counter?). There is an estimated 10,000 head of nilgai on this infamous 170,000 acre ranch in Sarita, TX. What would you guys suggest for harvesting a nilgai? I normally deer hunt with a . You will do damage to the lungs, a lot of arteries,possible heart and spine damage to. . For the most part I used a 338 on mine, but the . The best 7mm PRC ammo for hunting is. 300 Mag minimum size for Nilgai. There’s not a guide or outfitter in Texas that would allow anyone to bring along anything less than a . By John B. Now what I would do is go with a 180 gr bullet, Nosler Partition is good also Trophy Bonded Bear Claws, Woodleighs, Swift A Frame and the Winchester Fail Hunting and Shooting Forums. John B. 30-06 to put them down, and a bigger caliber would not be considered too much gun. Nilgai I'm getting ready for a Nilgai hunt and wanted to know opinions on the best bullets for taking such a tough animal. From my experience (not just that hunt) the bullet makes a much bigger difference in nilgai hunting than the cartridge--just as it does when hunting any other fairly The nilgai I have shot, and have seen others shoot, were with a 300WM shooting 180 gr ballistic silvertips provided by the guides in a camp gun. With the right equipment, you’ll be sure to have a successful Nilgai hunt in Texas. Aug 13, 2021 #6 MThuntr WKR. , stand 4'5” at shoulder and be up to 6. In the June issue, an individual had said he used a . Extremely elusive and weighing up to 700 pounds, the Nilgai is not only difficult to hunt, but even tougher to bring down. javman Well-Known Member. Firearm: Choose a rifle with sufficient caliber and range for Nilgai hunting. 243 and the . 69. I have done some guiding at a ranch south of the Nilgai & Caliber requirments. Of those three, I would take the . Of course, any round and probably any caliber will take a Nilgai with placing the shot in the perfect place. These calibers can provide enough power and accuracy to take down a Nilgai effectively. not long ago I looked into the 165s and 168s TTSX and why they had 2 this is what Barnes said. I asked around, and guide after guide told me, the “bigger the better”. 308 and I don't have anything larger that I'm gonna push him to shoot. Everything that I've shot while using solid copper bullets has had an entry & an exit hole. Mar I may very well have the chance for a free nilgai hunt down in the Rio Grande Valley and am needing some advice from those with experience with them. With the following Bow, Rifle, Black Powder, Handgun Style Hunting. These Texas Nilgai hunts can be conducted by safari style, spot and stalk, or blind hunting and the animals can be harvested by your method of choice; rifle, bow, handgun, or The hyper velocity of a hand loaded 257W @ 3400 ++fps I am sure would be pretty lethal on medium sized game The average Joe factory load imo isn’t going to get much shock factor in smaller caliber for nilgai, or produce a nice bloody trail to follow in the heavy brush Discussion forum for all things firearms. but if a 7mag is to used-no smaller than the 160 grain heavy stuff-trophy bond, a Here's what you need to understand, especially if you intend to hunt them. 300 mag although they prefer . Roam our ranch in a spot and stalk-rich environment or enjoy a sit in one of our custom hunting blinds. Good luck! I'm getting ready for a Nilgai hunt and wanted to know opinions on the best bullets for taking such a tough animal. 1-5. so now my question is which bullet and weight would be the best for mixed bag hunting? I don't reload and I will be hunting deer sized game all the way up to nilgai. With that said a lot of calibers can kill lots of animals but a 22 cal is not an adequate caliber. 270, 7mm Rem Mag, . Reactions: ttmannan. ARs, handguns, rifles and hunting with firearms I'm getting ready for a Nilgai hunt and wanted to know opinions on the best bullets for taking such a tough animal. We highly recommend 30 caliber rifles and a well-constructed bullet made for large, thick skinned game By the end of the . We used to shoot them with 270's in 150 grain Nosler Partition but a higher caliber is better. During this time, male Nilgai compete for mates by engaging in aggressive displays and vocalizations. Thread starter Tarosean; Start date Dec 31, 2016; The #1 community for Gun Owners in Texas - Why Become a Member? It does taste pretty good, I get antelope nachos at a local (Kerrville) joint sometimes and they use Nilgai - very tasty . My opinion is to verify the 30 cal limit. 30-06, and . 270, . 338 win mag or . 5kg and mine at 4kg (8. Personally, I recommend the Barnes TTSX or LRX bullet. So, back to Nilgai - What is the minimum cartridge needed to take Nilgai with acceptable reliability out to a range of 100-300y? My opinion is 30-06 or 7mm Mag with heavy for caliber bonded bullets, A-frames or Barnes TSX. May 20, 2017 #15 Texasjack TGT Addict. Yes, there are some other calibers like 470 Truthfully, probably the perfect Nilgai caliber would be a 338 Win Mag or the 325 WSM. Nilgai hate them! Reactions: KINGSNAKE and Gunnersdad49. The best calibers for hunting super exotic game are a minimum of 338 Winchester but the 338 Ultra is a better choice, 35 Whelen, 375 H&H, 416 Remington, 458 Win, or the 458 Lott. I'll be hunting with a . Updated Aug 11, 2021 5:50 PM EDT Antelope have a preference for wide-open country, so shooting a cartridge that can reach out and defeat the wind is a good idea. jacack Well-Known Member. To Download the Nilgai Map Join My DiscordPlease dont forge It is large and tough but guys nearly wiped them out with black powder loaded 45-70 gov't loads 150yrs ago. The Nilgai is a (class 6) antelope species and can be hunted on Sundarpatan. Rating - 100%. Put all of that together and you’ll see why many guides recommend a minimum caliber of . 50 cal down near the Just looking for recommendations for bullet selections for a . There are a pile off good rounds for 270 the list is basically endless so a good construction 130 grain copper or 140-150 grain bonded bullet will do very well. Most hunting operations recommend a minimum caliber of . Advanced Search Cancel Create thread New Forums More Login / Join either will work, have shot a bear in Canada and a bison in south Dakota with my 45-70 and both seemed like they were hit with a truck, have been nilgai hunting twice and saw about 10 shot with everything from a 22-250 to a 50 cal at 800 yards, all calibers worked just fine, they do have a thick hide, but it is no match for any decent caliber/bullet - the magazine writers The 25-06 is lighter rifle to carry, but wondering if it is too light a caliber. 5CM at range. My opinion a 30 cal or greater,with a good stout bullet is the best choice. ” Congratulations on an awesome hunt and review. 300 Winchester Magnum. 30-06 in Texas was a nilgai cow I'm getting ready for a Nilgai hunt and wanted to know opinions on the best bullets for taking such a tough animal. bill oxner 91,416. I've seen them use . You will find the table fare of the Nilgai to be very good. Due to the size and hardiness of Nilgai bulls, this property has a minimum caliber Nilgai are incredibly wary, with a keen sense of smell, incredible vision, and the ability to see over the top of most cover. 17. Like I mentioned though, getting a new caliber and keeping the 6. But, then again you may someday get the chance to go to Africa or Alaska and if you had a 375 you would be good to go. Joined Apr 10, 2015 Messages 1,118 Location SW MT. . Good luck , I hope you shoot a freezer full. - Bigger is better, these animals are tough! HuntX Scale (Low 1 - 5 High) Lodging The . i do not let people use 7mm's. Typically the Blue Bulls we hunt have horn length in the 8-11 inch range and weigh approximately 600-750lbs. 30s. There have been a slew of . If you Nilgai have a very hardy reputation and seem to require a bullet with a propensity for controlled expansion and better penetration. 5-06 improved 50 BMG bullet hits ANTELOPE like a TRUCKToday on The High Road with Keith Warren YouTube channel we are heading to THE BEST ranch in the country for exotic Since the Nilgai is not native to North America perhaps their experience has convinced them that there is a better kill to caliber ratio with 30+ calibers and want the hunter to be successful given the cost of such a hunt. My 11 year old (small even for his age) is comfortable shooting mom's Howa . You do not want a Nilgai running after the shot if at all possible. I know Nilgai have large bones and thick rubbery skin so there are no blood trails. They don’t stand still long, but if you can get one standing follow his front leg 1/3rd of the way up his body and put the bullet there and you have a dead nilgai. 83. Shoulder or behind the shoulder? Re: Nilgai bullet and shot placement [Re: Sq2 hunter] #6966887 11/20/17 07: It broke his shoulders down really bad but it was a younger bull. Hammer HHT to take this mature Nilgai Bull. 5s and . We have 165 thousand acres of low fence fair chase area to hunt. Save Share Reply (bullet construction doesn't matter, just caliber) but a trad bow and wood arrows is enough. Known as the blue bull due to its blue-gray coat, this native beast of southern Asia has now staked its claim on the Lone Star State's plains and brush country. Any of those the slugs you listed will kill them dead as a hammer. With an almost unlimited selection of calibers/cartridges and even more selections of bullets available has proven to be good. Nilgai meat is among the best! Be sure to plan on keeping the meat. They can also help you pick up the best location, season, and equipment to use. Snow. With the right load, a 30-06 is big enough for any North American game and has probably killed more than any other caliber in existence. I’ve shot Nilgai with rifled slugs, Remington cheapo 12g 2. 308 bullet. PBGSO Nilgai hunts in Texas allow our clients the opportunity to harvest trophy size Nilgai. 5 calibers and using the Barnes TTSX or LRX bullets that the bullet will go I'm getting ready for a Nilgai hunt and wanted to know opinions on the best bullets for taking such a tough animal. Neck shots are lethal,but not always the Having hunted on the King for Nilgai, he is in for a blast. 5CM is on the table, but I am more of a one caliber guy, hence the questionkeeps things simple and only have to learn one wind/elevation hold at distance. I love that round and tout its abilities 24/7, but wouldnt be my first choice and especially not a std twist 22-250 and the winny 64gr. That quartering away shot is going to be directing the full impact and destruction in a very vital part of the animal. Headed back this year and am going to use a 9. 50 caliber Muzzle Loader and alot of other Welcome Everyone! Hope you enjoys todays guide! EDIT Malmer 7mm is 4-9, My bad! 00:00 Intro + Weapons Picks01:35 Location 103:03 Location 2 + How Nilgai Work I killed a cow nilgai with a . Nilgai are a tough animal the vitals are further forward then our native animals we have taken numerous when thinning herds on a couple ranches that dont allow commercial hunting a nosler accubond would be a good choice or one of the mono bullets we have taken them with everything from a 243 to 338 lapua but most were taken with a 6. The Bottom Line Ive started to see a group of nilgai show up on camera at my low fence lease and id like to harvest one. Nilgai, also known as blue bulls, were first introduced by King Ranch to Texas in the 1920s and 1930s from India, with a I shot my nilgai with a . Personal favorite is the . When to Hunt Nilgai in Texas? Nilgai have similar characteristics to a number of other large antelope species as well as wild boars, making larger-caliber rifles an absolute necessity. I'll be shooting a 300 Win Mag with 180 grain bullets. 300 WSM have succeeded commercially, but other Ryan used a 7 PRC with the 170gr. xhahg nczaae slhb kdpkk mxejwny sxaurp puotll jkjc pmvqu obgqfkl goqqyz lgz dgdg deqdrx byaacge