A hunter owes it to the animals he hunts to use an adequate firearm and know how to shoot it well and where to place the bullet.

Depressing to see the elephant on this video.

There are excellent books and DVDs that teach a budding elephant hunter how and where to shoot an elephant. Such as Buzz Charltons Elephant hunting DVD. I used it myself to learn how to shoot an elephant. Excellent training material. NE still had some for sale.

Well worth buying.

DVD "Hunting the African Elephant - The Complete Guide"
by Charlton McCallum Safaris (NTSC)

"Hunting the African Elephant - the Complete Guide" sums it up. This DVD IS the complete guide for any budding elephant hunter, dreamer of elephant hunting, or enthusiast wanting to view a very entertaining safari video. See thirty elephants hunted, with at least one charge.

Buzz Charlton, the host of the DVD is a Zimbabwean Professional Hunter specialising in elephant hunting. He leads the viewer through an educational process illustrated with close-up action on bull and tuskless cow elephants.

Three living legends of elephant hunting are interviewed: Sten Cedergren; Ian Nyschens (who provides the foreword as well); and Richard Harland.

Covered in the DVD:
* Preparation before the hunt;
* Shot placement on elephants;
* Brain shots vs Body shots;
* Recommended calibres;
* Double rifles versus the bolt action;
* Maturity of elephants;
* Assessing ivory formula;
* When and why back-up by your PH is required or may be required;
* Elephant body language.

Some of our members at NitroExpress.com are in the thick of it during this film. "500grains" stands down a charge and another bull in high grass, and is featured on the DVD graphic itself. "Will" hunts down his elephant, and "AspenHill" the lady elephant hunter shows how to precisely and coolly place a frontal brain shot with her .375. Many of the hunters use double rifles providing an enjoyable plus for this forum's members.

Definitely a DVD to add to every African hunting film collection.

Note:
* NTSC format (North American) - this is NOT an Australian PAL version - it will however play on most newer DVD players
* Worldwide zoning
* Approx 130 minutes

US$39.90 plus postage. Contact us to purchase, private message or post a query.