Lancaster
Thanks a lot for sharing.
My hat off for this intrepid and successful hunter.
I am not as You a connoisseur of rifles, though I have (illegally) this rifle.

I am appalled at the scope, and its mount. In this incredibly difficult work, I can't understand that he doesn't use a low and detachable sturdy mount, such as a EAW heavy calibre pivot mount
pivot mount
The sort that is so sturdy that you almost can ride over it with the car, one that won't get out of specs in the worst conditions, and that when (easily) removed doesn't impede aiming, especially when dealing with a "panther". I trust his rifle, but not his scope and its hypthetical fast removal.

2 excellent free books , Kenneth Anderson Maneaters in India

Nine maneaters and one rogue

Man Eaters and Jungle killers

and of course whatever you fancy about Jim Corbett

Jim Corbett's books for free