Gringa Longbow goes Walkabout!!!

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Gringa Longbow goes Walkabout!!!

#1 Post by Muz1970 » Mon Sep 08, 2014 11:04 pm

Well my 6 week NT trip has arrived, got a quick 800km drive in the morning once I finish my last night shift. Then a good nights sleep and straight into the hunting. Wednesday morning we'll head out hiking for 3-4 days after a Buffalo with a possibly of a Donkey.

I drove up to work nearly three weeks ago and have so far clocked up 4000km. I managed a quick solo hunt before my two week shift started. Managed to get a young Scrub Bull with my Gringa D/R Longbow. It was difficult moving him by myself for photos, not to mention I forgot to take my tripod for the camera. I'm super happy with the Gringa's performance, the 930gn arrows i'm using both passed straight through him, with a broadside hit at 27m and a second down hill shot, quartering front on at a bit over 20m.

A big thank you to Rod for an awesome bow.....Cheers Mate

I'll hopefully be posting a few more kills in the coming weeks...Muzza
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#2 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Tue Sep 09, 2014 9:57 am

Congrats on the scubber Muz!!! All the best on the buff also. Seems like you have the right set up for the job.

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#3 Post by Gringa Bows » Tue Sep 09, 2014 5:03 pm

Congrats Muz,glad the bow did what you asked,as far as I know that's the biggest critter a Gringa's taken ,very well done mate :biggrin:

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#4 Post by bigbob » Tue Sep 09, 2014 6:25 pm

Great stuff Muzz. Looks like you had just the right bow for the job at hand, excellent stuff.
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#5 Post by UPTHETOP » Tue Sep 09, 2014 7:23 pm

Great start Muz, congratulations with the longbow certainly one to remember in the years to come.

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#6 Post by Mick Smith » Tue Sep 09, 2014 8:21 pm

Congratulations on taking the scrub bull. You can't ask for more than a complete penetration, so obviously your equipment is well and truly up to the task. Well done!!

I don't think I'd like to tackle those big boys without a rifle back up. I remember reading about Pedro's nasty experience of a few years back, when things went horribly wrong. I'm too unfit these days to run out of sight in a heavy fog.

I'm looking forward to hearing about your buff.
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#7 Post by CraigH » Tue Sep 09, 2014 10:51 pm

Well done.

If you don't mind me asking, what poundage and type arrows, etc? Did you get right into the FOC thing or just heavy? I am always interested in the equipment used.
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#8 Post by Guy Layton » Wed Sep 10, 2014 8:13 pm

Hi Muzz,

Nice work on the the scrubber mate.... 8)

Nice work on the bow Rod.... 8)

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#9 Post by hazard » Wed Sep 10, 2014 8:47 pm

Choice Bull Muzz
What a prize, Gringa's sure deliver!
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#10 Post by rodlonq » Sun Sep 14, 2014 9:30 am

Nice scrubber Muzz, well done.

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#11 Post by Muz1970 » Mon Sep 15, 2014 5:13 pm

Cheers guys, quick update......have seen heaps of Buff but haven't been able to get the right angle or distance I'm happy with. Winds been swirling and driving us nuts but my hunting partner has managed his first Buff, a cow at 30m. He's shooting a 70lb compound with 710gn arrows and had a pass through. He also scored himself his first Donkey. I have managed to get 3 pigs along the way, all sows unfortunately. All 3 were quick shots with no time to think as they surprised us as they burst from there beds. Just enough time to get an arrow on the string and let fly as they stop for the quick look back. Furthest shot was 25m quartering away. We have seen a couple of big boars but the wind stuffed us up before we could get organized.

All our hunting has been by hiking while carrying a 14kg backpack. Nearly all our shots have been while wearing the packs. Certainly loosing weight as it's 37deg most days. We managed to get a 50cm Barra for dinner the first night hiking, Buff back straps for the second and butterflied piglets for the third. The fourth we had dehydrated meals.

Just in town getting some supplies then back into it for a week hike.

Apologies for any typo's as on phone.

Cheers Muzza

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#12 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Mon Sep 15, 2014 5:17 pm

Thanks for the update and all the best with the rest of your hunting.

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#13 Post by CraigH » Tue Sep 16, 2014 6:34 am

Muz1970 wrote:Bow is 82#@31" and I'm shooting 925-930gn carbon arrows with 25% FOC
Thanks Muzza. Good luck on the hunt.

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#14 Post by rodlonq » Thu Sep 18, 2014 10:31 am

Good luck Muzza, you've got the right hat for the job too I see :wink:

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#15 Post by Muz1970 » Sat Sep 20, 2014 5:39 pm

Defineately have thanks Rod and need it as I'm in the sun all day.

Well it's been an exciting few days. Got charged by an angry sow and had to use Betty, my Longbow to deflect the pig. Got it all on my GoPro as well. I'll share that later

But the best news is I got a Bull Buffalo. Shot him at 7m while he was laying in the water of a creek. Managed to get above him and shot down on him hitting in the top of the shoulder and punching through the bottom of the far shoulder. Pretty sure got lungs heart, I was able to quickly get a second arrow on and as he stood I hit him again. Quartering away through the ribs and out the far shoulder. He made it 7m and it was game over. Photos to follow in a week or so.

Cheers Rod for Betty, she did the job perfectly

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#16 Post by CraigH » Sat Sep 20, 2014 5:45 pm

Muz1970 wrote: He made it 7m and it was game over. Photos to follow in a week or so.
Don't think I can wait that long. LOL. Can't wait to see the pics. Cheers.

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#17 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Sat Sep 20, 2014 5:54 pm

Congrats on the buff Muz!!! I too look forward to the photos.

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#18 Post by blu-dog » Sun Sep 21, 2014 9:06 am

Woo hoo - well done Muz. Congratulations!!!
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#19 Post by Muz1970 » Mon Sep 22, 2014 11:58 am

Shot the Buff from up here while he was bedded in the creek 7m below
Shot the Buff from up here while he was bedded in the creek 7m below
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Bull Buffalo, used the Outback 220FE broadhead, 250 spine Widowmaker smash shafts with a 4" nail up front. Total arrow weight 835gn. My other set-up was with 190gn Concorde's with a 125 steel adaptor for 925gn total. Felt the Outback where a stronger head and had no problems as both arrows exited through the far shoulder. Although both shafts where broken in half.
Bull Buffalo, used the Outback 220FE broadhead, 250 spine Widowmaker smash shafts with a 4" nail up front. Total arrow weight 835gn. My other set-up was with 190gn Concorde's with a 125 steel adaptor for 925gn total. Felt the Outback where a stronger head and had no problems as both arrows exited through the far shoulder. Although both shafts where broken in half.
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Bull Buffalo
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Bull with all our hiking gear, the packs where a bit heavier this time. Used the bow scale to weigh and mine came in at 40lbs
Bull with all our hiking gear, the packs where a bit heavier this time. Used the bow scale to weigh and mine came in at 40lbs
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Gringa Tribute, good on-ya Rod
Gringa Tribute, good on-ya Rod
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Richards Buff shot at 30m
Richards Buff shot at 30m
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Richards first Donkey shot at 32m
Richards first Donkey shot at 32m
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My first pig for the trip, shot at 17m
My first pig for the trip, shot at 17m
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The ANGRY sow that charged me, video to come later
The ANGRY sow that charged me, video to come later
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Richard with a pig shot at 23m
Richard with a pig shot at 23m
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My hiking sleeping arrangement
My hiking sleeping arrangement
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Roasted piglet in the coals, garlic,salt and chllie
Roasted piglet in the coals, garlic,salt and chllie
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The Biggest we saw
The Biggest we saw
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Backpacking horns out, weighed it back at camp. 55lbs, hard work in 37deg heat
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#20 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Mon Sep 22, 2014 1:10 pm

Fantastic photos Muz!!! Congrats once again on the game taken. The buff was in an ideal location for a stalk. :biggrin:

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#21 Post by Gringa Bows » Mon Sep 22, 2014 2:21 pm

Great stuff mate,congrats on the Buff love the pics.............

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#22 Post by CraigH » Fri Sep 26, 2014 8:19 pm

Well done. The photos were worth the wait.

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#23 Post by blu-dog » Wed Oct 01, 2014 9:09 pm

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#24 Post by Muz1970 » Sat Oct 04, 2014 5:08 pm

Pulled up in Darwin for a few days with my family before we head out to Coburg in Arnhem Land on Thursday night for 8 days hunting. Thought I'd share my charging pig video now that I have WIFI.

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#25 Post by Muz1970 » Mon Oct 27, 2014 11:22 am

Hunting trip is over and back at work, only a lazy 3000km drive home in a weeks time. Here's a few photos from Coburg west Arnhem Land where we spent 8 days thanks to John and Karen Valery. It was nice to meet you guys and thanks for putting us up for the night.

The wind was very swirly at times, typical for the build up but we both managed some good boars. It was great to re-visit that part of the world. I love stalking right up to those massive boars. Shots were usually between 2-6m with the furthest about 12m. I'll post a few more photos when I get home.
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Nice Bantang Bull at 45m
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Boar shot at 2m, only had one hook but if doubled went 31 4/8
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Mates best pig, also had a brocken tusk but only missing and inch on the bad hook. measured 30DP but the good hook would have gone 32 4/8 if doubled.
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the 30DP Boar,
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My best Boar for the trip, 29 2/8

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#26 Post by John Valery » Mon Oct 27, 2014 8:34 pm

Congratulations Muz. Some real good hogs there big fella.
It was great to catch up, and we're wrapped it panned out for you out there mate.
It's a great place to go for a bit of a wander around.

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#27 Post by Brett Finger » Mon Mar 30, 2015 3:18 pm

AWESOME MUZ !!!
outstanding hunt, great photos and report....
Props to JOhnny Longbow... good to see you still loving it John :-)
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#28 Post by Ian Turner » Mon Mar 30, 2015 3:33 pm

Hi mate what bows were used and what draw weights?
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#29 Post by Muz1970 » Tue Mar 31, 2015 7:23 pm

The Buff and fist couple of pigs were taken with a 66" Gringa 82# @ 31" until she de-laminated during a club shoot in Darwin.

I then used a Klaus longbow that I took up as a spare which is around the 72# mark at a guess for the big boars out at Coburg.

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#30 Post by Gringa Bows » Mon Apr 06, 2015 6:31 pm

Muz,your bow was the first that i did with carbon fibre and for a draw length of 31in, but remember i replaced it free of charge and a bit longer for your draw length,you did well on the buff and pigs mate congrats,hope you get many more Gringa kills with the new one

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