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Mike,

That's just like my luck "a day late and a dollar short".

Sorry you were dissapointed with the book. I'm a book nut and really look forward to the arrival of the next one. And it is certainly a downer when it doesn't meet your expectations.

As I said Mark has a particular style and I'll admit I found him hard to read initially. Mainly due to him explaining why he hunts like he does and liberal reference to "letting the animal choose how he wishes to die". But I persevered and found it worthwhile. Each to his own.

I read it with a view to seeing what I could get out of it. Mark Sullivan's experience cannot be questioned and I knew I'd learn something from it. He has the nasty habit of making grand claims .......and then backing it up with experience and photos !!. Remember "it ain't bragging if you can do it"......especially in front of witnessess/cameramen like he does.

If you'd have persisted with the book you'd have found that he likes the client to stand up front with him and do his own shooting. You'll note in the longer shots he'll hold off and the client gets to do all of the shooting.........unless backup is necessary.

I just finished reading "Green Hills of Africa" by Hemmingway. It's the first time I ever finished it despite many attempts. I'll not read it again. Heresy I know. I would not have liked to share a camp with "Ernesto" while he bragged of his wingshooting/fishing/rifleshooting abilities and shot rhino, with his Springfield, running at 300 yards. Also his indulging in a "p*ssing competition" with his mate Karl over who shot the biggest all the time would not add to the experience. Great add for the additional expense of a 1:1 hunt.

Regarding the comments about who's shot comes first: Yes I totally agree that the guy paying the trophy fee, and probably experiencing dangerous game for the only time in his life, should be doing the shooting. However at the distances involved in the "blood on your shoes" charges there's no time for technicalities..........Dead clients dont' pay well.

Fatboy404: If you were worried about coming to blows with your PH don't book with him...... that's the easiest way around it. You're there to enjoy your hunting experience and if you don't feel like you will then book with somebody else.

AS to the placement of shots and the sequence. Some of this is explained when I read "Fear No Death" in conjunction with watching "Death at my Feet". Watching the video alone/reading the book alone doesn't get you all the information.

yep I wondered about some of the shot placement (one looked to be low through the nose) but Mark admits to this in the book and tells you what happened.

Fellas, Ladies: Just so I don't miss out on any further generous offers by disgruntled viewers/readers of Mark Sullivan's stuff I'll make you the offer that I will happily accept the gift of the offending material. Just PM me. I'll clean out a room/cupboard in anticipation.

To those who've read this rant this far. I implore you stick with it. Borrow the book/dvd if you're that worried about wasting your money. Finish the book/dvd with an open mind ........ you're sure to get something out of it.

What about Mark's clients ????? What do you have to report of your experience ???? Afterall you are the one's who've outlayed your own money and have first hand experience of the man and his method of operation.

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