SSGA Does it LONGBOW SAMBAR (w pics)

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ssga · #1 Post by **ssga** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 3:43 pm

Well it has been a long time in the making and after many many hours of practice and long walks with the stick and string........................

I DID IT

I am stoked, i'll tell more when i have settled down. I got her at 7am 10yds and she walked another 80-90 yds down hill before collapsing

I had a tear in my eye when i had finally settled and took a swig of celebratery liquid (rum), and then thanked her for her life

I have called all my mates (the doubters) and have since lost my voice!!

The carryout...............

Thanks to OZBOW forum members for all their help!

Cheers SSGA

TRASH · #2 Post by **TRASH** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 5:22 pm

Well done mate

Persaverance pays off eh. you will enjoy the feed even more i bet with the satisfaction of doing it the hard way.

jindydiver · #3 Post by **jindydiver** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 5:27 pm

I am hanging out for the story mate

rory · #4 Post by **rory** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 5:39 pm

Well done mate

Looks like you left it for the dogs to rip apart though in that second pic

ssga · #5 Post by **ssga** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 7:34 pm

Nah rory drag what was left into the scrub and i bet tomo there's at least two wedgies on the left overs!

Not that there was much left four blokes make light work of a carcass

Trash, I feel ecstatic now and no doubt that will last a while. Yes i feel like i have retrained myself to be a better stalker, something i had lost using a smoke pole.

JD the story well how can you explain all the emotions you go through????:?

SSGA

Hood · #6 Post by **Hood** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 8:01 pm

Huge congrats to you SSGA.
I'm sure you will enjoy the meat as much as you enjoyed the journey to obtaining the meat.

adam · #7 Post by **adam** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 8:12 pm

How good is that, ripper mate.
Adam

ssga · #8 Post by **ssga** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 8:39 pm

Thanks mick, you were one of the inspiration figures

(which also inc's JindyDiver, mick smith, Jeff and Erron - hope they see this thread

)

Adam, is it better than good it is "Friggin' unbelievable"

One hell of a challenge, i am proud of my achievement (not boosting), moreso because it was about learnt skill not natural talent, ie right hand shooter left eye dominant. Now if some one askes about sambar with trad gear i can have a little to say.......? I wish every person who takes up the bow can feel how i felt <feel> today

SSGA

CM Sackett · #9 Post by **CM Sackett** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 12:26 am

SUPERB (or, PDB)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D

Very proud for you, my friend!!
Sackett

ssga · #10 Post by **ssga** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 8:54 am

I also forgot to mention that the broadhead used was a.....................

OUTBACK SUPREME 160gn SINGLE BEVILLE

Still perfect and sharp enough to cut flesh, only little dull because it cut hide and hair on the pass thru

I cant recomend them enough

Thanks WOODY!!

SSGA

Nathan · #11 Post by **Nathan** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 9:56 am

congrats mate. lookin foward to reading the whole story...

#12 Post by **Stickbow Hunter** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 11:18 am

Congrats Chris, very well done and it is indeed a great achievement! Just goes to show, you can get close to them.

Should be some extra special meals coming up now.

Jeff

RecurveRon · #13 Post by **RecurveRon** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 11:20 am

Fantastic achievment Chris, be sure to add details of the bow and how it penetrated ,i'm using woody's heads out of my 58lb recurve with an arrow wieght of around 620 grns, do you think this set up is enough.Regards Ron

clinglish · #14 Post by **clinglish** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 1:38 pm

wELL DONE , THAT IS A FANTASTIC ACHIEVMENT.

Mick Smith · #15 Post by **Mick Smith** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 2:29 pm

SSGA

There wasn't much cover either by the look of that first photo. The country looks pretty open and that would make the stalk even more difficult.

Well done!!

Mick

Steely · #16 Post by **Steely** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 2:35 pm

Mate that is a super effort congratulations to you and all the hard work you have put into making this dream a reality , I have watched your threads since you made it known that this was your aim , no doubt it was hard to do but most everything in the world that is worth doing is.

The feeling you have today will live with you right to the end.

May there be many more to join it.

Well done.

Simon

piggy · #17 Post by **piggy** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 5:06 pm

Mate well done!
Look foward to reading all about the hunt

Cheers

Paul

tony · #18 Post by **tony** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 5:24 pm

SSGA,

Congratulations mate, I have a good idea of the amount of effort you`ve gone to . Did you sneak up on her bedding ? or wait on a well used game trail ? I have a good marinade for the Weber mate if you interested? I tried it on Sambar on the weekend ( hound crew ) it melted in your mouth! I cant wait to here the story .. ..I just got back from high country Sambar hunt but was`nt successful , and I`m embarrassed to say that I missed a 15in stag from 12 ft away. I have`nt quite got over it yet, and think I might have to get some counseling....LOL. Seriously though, congratulations again and thanks for the inspiration.

Cheers, Tony

memo · #19 Post by **memo** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 10:40 pm

SSGA,
Well done. An absolutley fantastic effort. You've definatley done the work to acheive your goal of a longbow sambar, Good on you !!
You've had us all watching your progress on the site, and the amount of congratulations is testimony to your great achievement.

Once again well done.
Memo

woody · #20 Post by **woody** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 1:12 am

Chris rang me up with his good news that morning, and he still sounded like he was charged up with adrenaline, you can hear it in the voice, or if your there, you can see it, sparkling in the eyes.

I get a real kick out of someone sharing their success with me, good job mate, Sambar arent easy to come by.

ssga · #21 Post by **ssga** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 7:31 am

Me the deer and a 900gn shaft tipped with on of woody's "children", 160gn single beville slicer! full penetration through edge of vertebrae and a rib on exit!!!

SSGA

jindydiver · #22 Post by **jindydiver** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 7:41 am

Chris, are you going to be on Bill's radio show tomorrow? I might send him a note and tell him to give you a call

ssga · #23 Post by **ssga** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 7:57 am

No Doubt Bill will call me

I am usually on around 9ish, but Jindy if you are worried I won't be on

...................................................

Bill will prob know already and if you guys think i am worthy of a talk on a Bowhunting i guess call him,......................... as i am damn sure i am not the man with knowledge on bows etc

SSGA

jindydiver · #24 Post by **jindydiver** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 8:07 am

You should expect the call mate, Bill just sent me back a note telling me he is going to T something up with you

It will be easier on you than having to write out your story to post, we can all just listen to the podcast

I listen to Bill's show each week on my Iriver while I do the Walking Schoolbus with the kids.
http://www.outdoorlife.id.au/index.php

piggy · #25 Post by **piggy** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 6:00 pm

I know I'm sounding selfish but I would love to read the story every little detail no matter how clinical

ssga · #26 Post by **ssga** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 9:49 pm

Guys,

I'll be writing the story for a mag, but late this week i'll pen a few lines about the hunt, is that ok? The mags still have to get buyers right to help support the industry.

Piggy i'll send you a draft when i get the story done if you desperate

Here's a glimpse of the blood trail.......

I didn't need to follow it, I kept slipping on it

(sorry i still haven't settled)

Cheers

SSGA

tony · #27 Post by **tony** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 10:11 pm

Chris,

You could have followed that in the dark

SAMBAROW · #28 Post by **SAMBAROW** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 10:47 pm

now do it again so you dont have to pinch yourself everyday buddy
well done mate

mozza · #29 Post by **mozza** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 10:58 pm

top effort Chris
glad to see all your hard work paid off

ssga · #30 Post by **ssga** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 11:27 am

SAMBAROW wrote:now do it again so you dont have to pinch yourself everyday buddy
well done mate

Thanks SAMBAROW

Hope you having some success yourself, long long time since i have seen you post!!

If it hadn't been for people like yourself with the encouragement i'd have kindelled the bent stick a long time ago

SSGA