These articles are about shooting techniques, hunting rifle considerations, hunting equipment considerations, and how to critically/strategically evaluate the terminal performance of an expanding hunting bullet. They are based on “lessons learned” from six hunting trips to South Africa, personal synthetic gel testing of expanding hunting bullets, and data obtained from a personally-funded zebra management hunt. These articles identify technique, rifle, equipment, and ammunition issues that I believe can both directly and indirectly affect hunt outcomes. Consideration of these issues should be with the understanding that what I suggest or have done may not be applicable to specific circumstances, personal priorities, and personal preferences. Take the best and leave the rest.

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