Hunting Headshots Only | Karoo (2022)

[@IMPACTSHOOTING]

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[@aaronunterseher1627]

Hey! What camo pattern/brand you using? That's probably the best camo iv seen that would match my area...

[@Candyvyorn_]

Ethical harvesting is number one priority, much respect Piet. When I hunt here in Michigan with my 300 win mag I don’t take shots past 300. Even though me and my friend practice at 6-800 yards no problem here at the ranches. Too much to go wrong at extended ranges and I believe the animals deserve more respect and an instant painless death.

[@martinstiastny7679]

I couldn't agree with you more. I also feel that the animal deserves more respect. They're not "targets". Having the ability to shoot distance is for enjoyment and to tax ones self. Shooting at animals at great distance removes "the hunt".

[@itsyaboimat2393]

Yes! I'm a new bow hunter but I feel the same way if I have any shadow of a doubt I won't take a shot

[@Mr09260]

Totally agree no respect shown for animals ..Shoulder shots through heart and lung is the way ..If you cant do that ..dont hunt

[@tylerloshaw6855]

Fellow michigander!

[@wvlongshooter3912]

What is a too far of an ethical shot to one person may not be for another. If a person can make extremely high percentage hits at 800 yards, just as high a hit percentage as another person can do at 300, then there is no difference, right? If one lives and breathes ballistics and puts it to use on a regular basis, then hitting with high confidence at further distances, then the sky is the limit as long as the shot can be reproduced with high certainty. I hope since us hunters should be on the same side of thought then this scenario is accepted.

[@henkackerman9713]

Dear Pieter I’m 100% for 0 % animal suffering. Your methods are efficient and respected. I love the fact that you love nature. Your commitment to ethical hunting is evident taking into account your obvious fitness and skill. I’ve always tried to limit the risk of wounding an animal by setting rules and parameters for myself. Long range shooting is great fun when making holes in paper though. I commend your commitment to ethical hunting by shooting at realistic distances where external factors like wind and mirage are manageable, and having equipment that is so accurate that a out of sync heartbeat gets forgiven. Your endeavours bring back wonderfull memories now that we are living in Western Australia.

[@TexasDistances]

It's great to see a marksman that understands the difference between 'Can I versus Should I' when the skillset is applied to hunting. 'Can I versus Should I' can be one of the quickest way to separate non-ethical versus ethical hunting.

[@achimarmbruster8806]

An really underrated comment i agree totally

[@jmkhenka]

I still think its unethical shots. Yes, It can go well. But the head is the most mobile part of an animal, and no matter how good of a shot you are there are infinite things that can go wrong, wind, animal moving/scared, error in shooting, weapon or bullet etc etc etc. It all takes a couple cm and you have a animal without bottom cheek starving to death, or a blown of mule.. Why not just take normal vital area shot? Its not like they can go anywhere.

[@achimarmbruster8806]

Henrik Johansson Thats right but if he would aimed at the chest to hit the heart, lungs etc. and Misses je would hit the stomach and the buck will suffer unnecesarry if je misses the shot in the Head the possibiltys for the round to hit nothing are higher

[@phillipsmith1657]

Agreed he was confident in his ability and by all means he preformed amazingly but I’m the same way I very rarely shoot in front of the shoulder but if I was as rightly confident in my ability I would have done the same thing

[@heinrichstoltz1356]

Piet, respect on your principal on hunting. I wish more hunters understood the ethics of ending the life of an animal. We have too many who want to “shoot” at silly ranges; that is not hunting. I’d rather go home empty handed than wounding. Thanks for sharing your trip into the Karoo.

[@Chopperdriver]

Well said Heinrich. We must educate new hunters and try to educate the klippies and coke brigade.

[@ceremyjlarkson9475]

For sure! I've practiced out to 500 yards but I always try to go for 100 at most. Weighs a lot less on the mind to take them right away rather than have them endure such an ordeal of running and pain.

[@IMPACTSHOOTING]

So my wording was probably not the best with regards to my comments about how I feel about long range hunting. Let me clarify, I will never go hunting with the goal of finding animals at extended ranges. There are just too many variables that are completely out of your control. Watch my thoughts here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gou8aGiogJubeJI

[@jaredfleagle6126]

Dont apologize to pussies

[@csmit4674]

@@jaredfleagle6126 😂😂😂👌🏼

[@adamnorvell]

Never heard a Kit Kat described as a chocolate delicacy

[@eddiejansenvanvuuren7841]

In SA it is, cause it's cheap

[@lenitait4433]

@@eddiejansenvanvuuren7841 kit Kat in US tastes different,not good at all.Same with KFC .

[@thewhitematstudio]

Much love from America. Love your channel. A lot of respect for how you strive to be as ethical as possible as a hunter.

[@boharris8179]

IMHO if your not ethical your not a hunter or gamesmen or woodsman all the above. I've let trophy's walk becouse I wasn't 100% sure. When in doubt don't!

[@utuberme1]

@@boharris8179 Excellent

[@scottj4683]

Your vids in the country-side always make me miss Africa. There is something magical about sunsets in Africa.

[@geoffmckenzie2608]

Piet, as a newbie to your channel (2-3 weeks), I just have to remark on how far your videography skills have developed. This was a great video, don't get me wrong, but your recent ones are so much smoother. Good work, mate. P.S. I have a lot of friends who are shooters, so I've been sharing your competition videos far and wide.

[@lawsonharper9166]

Another great video Piet! I’ve been watching your stuff for a couple weeks now, definitely top notch content and severely underrated. I’m from Western Australia and thanks to you I bought a vortex diamond back tactical 4-16 for my .223 rem. Do a lot of pest control (roos, rabbits, foxes, cats, dogs etc). I’ve learnt so much off you and now I’ve joined the local range to compete in order to get even better! Regardless, thank you so much, love your content! Keep up the good work and busy life! Love from Western Australia!

[@snbwolverine1]

hey Lawson im a Perthie looking to get into long range shooting, what club did you join?

[@rvoykin]

Not only is it cool to watch but I get to learn animal names I’ve never heard of!

[@lenitait4433]

Its stuff you will only get there thats why

[@Nod_N_Tap]

That hand looks rather ouch! .. hope you're feeling much better. I've been subscribed for a little over two weeks now and I've watched tons of your awesome videos. I'd love to visit the Karoo someday when I've learnt to shoot my BRNO .308 well. Love your content once again and speedy recovery on that hand.

[@michaelbertoli6691]

Awesome video man. I’m jealous. We don’t have anything like that in Australia. It’s on my bucket list. Love your work Piet.

[@emilevisser7457]

I just stumbled across this channel and it might be my favourite

[@bas4181]

As a Dutch guy, I fucking love Afrikaans. even the english version has so many words in it that I recognize. Baie mooi language hehe

[@phillipsmith1657]

Glad to here that it went well it must be crazy living in such beautiful country love the videos God bless and keep

[@rinuscoetzee3918]

Great video!! Just 2 questions. What scope cam are you using and what calibre are you using?

[@nielsen.bradley]

All of this is free to us. Don't apologise to us for any bad quality. Your efforts are always appreciated.

[@jakevandam242]

I love that you mix in hunting content! Great stuff!!!

[@Chayim55]

I hope you are guys are fine... I guess that part of SA is safe, no unrest. Looks like you've got the fire power! Rebel from Down under.

[@pauljordaan9233]

Skote! Jou yster. Love jou videos dit maak my darm self lus om weer te gaan jag🌾🌾🌾

[@mawilkinson1957]

I have no idea what it's like to hunt like that in South Africa. Like you, I have always strived for head and neck shots on deer here in the eastern USA. I commend you on your ethics and prowess. Thanks for the video. Looks like a fabulous trip.

[@christiannieman8144]

I feel the same about shooting closer and clean headshot

[@squeak350]

The Kit-Kat commentary had me rolling 🤣

[@EagleEyeShooting]

Piet, turn off that aimbot LoL

[@mattiaskish8345]

I prefer to go for the lungs/heart because that is what i am confident with but if you are confident with headshots than i have nothing wrong with it

[@thebigbrakpan8862]

What rifle were you using?I just shot a big Kudu in the Karoo with my 8x86 and I shot 2 Springbokke with my 270 ek het ook nounet I groot gemsbok met my 7mm rem mag geskiet,My vrieskas is nou vol vir die res van die jaar en dalk nog volgende jaar!!!

[@ramsaycountry1177]

Great hunt, the scope footage was awesome.

[@bm.w1135]

Bucket List hunt. Looks amazing!!!! Great video

[@lightningxx]

You should have way more subscribers man. This channel has awesome content and the editing is very good.

[@IMPACTSHOOTING]

I appreciate that!

[@dirkvanheerden2697]

Great video, fantastic content, lovely storyline. Carry on carrying on Pieter!I see a storm in a teacup coming because of the long range hunting "stupid" comment. For all the long range hunters/varminters out there, let us disagree without being disagreeable. Opinions are only offensive when you take it personally, don't. :-)

[@barryhattingh9687]

It is Long Range Shooting ..... not hunting.

[@AlecAlec34]

Excellent video! loved it and love your ethical hunting style. I just bought an MDT ESS chasis thanks to you channel 👍 got a half MOA group at 100 + 200 with the tikka t3x varmint .223 using the chasis and factory ammo

[@danielbritz2026]

Die video wat ons voor gewag het. Great werk Pieta. En paar pragtige ramme. Was self geleer om net kopskote te skiet van kleins af. Baie mense hou nie daarvan nie, maar dis die vinnigste dood, punt.

[@MrFREDANG]

I would say that the worry shouldn’t be so much whether the animal takes one step or even runs 50yds as anything shot through the chest likely does not feel anything due to shock and adrenaline but still expires rapidly. The reason I stay away from headshots usually is that the risk that something goes wrong and you hit the jaw is too great. You can guarantee that if you blow the jaw off a deer/antelope then it will take a lot more than just a few steps and will take days if not weeks to die. I do agree that headshots have their place, the first one for example had minimal risk as it was a little closer and the animal was facing away from you meaning the chance of a clean miss is greater than the chance of a wounding hit. That being said, at 215m with a 20mph wind and shooting face on, the risk outweighs the “return” in my opinion. Also as a side note, while Pete is obviously very experienced and an excellent shot, many people on here are not and are certainly not capable of pulling off shots like that, videos like this only serve to encourage this behaviour which does not sit well with me. Great shooting, however I am afraid I don’t agree with the “lessons” in the video.

[@bastio.6614]

Hey, great footage! Got a question. What type of rings do you use with your Strike Eagle 5-15x56 ? Which hight is it ? Like the fact, that you are talking about non suffering for the animal. Good ethical behaviour !

[@hardusbenade2288]

Please consider doing a range (field) review on the Strike Eagle?

[@hogman2276]

How is the 5-25 scope?? Anything you don’t like? I wanted to get one but heard we’re prone to problems.

[@cjamonwilliams]

Keep up the good work. Love your shows.. GREETINGS FROM TEXAS... Holler if you are in Houston!

[@lxonthemix834]

shot my first gemsbok . can't wait to feel that rush again

[@dannaomif1255]

Can you tell us about your rifle and ammo also? You mention the optic and chassis, but we want to know about the action, barrel, calibre and load you have developed. Great video

[@shanek6582]

I’m also curious about caliber, thanks

[@cornebarnard7962]

Chambered in 6.5 Creedmore. Piet is running a Deviance Action on top of that the New Vortex Strike Egale 5-25x56 FFP Rifle Scope for this specific hunt, and all snuggle into is an MDT ACC Chassis Personal Professional Cerakote by the man himself. Hope this is correct Pieter Malan.

[@garrettharriman6333]

I would love to be able to hunt in a wide open space like that. I'm stuck with heavy wooded areas near me.

[@ianschultz9383]

Great video again...where did you guys go too Piet? Details of the farm

[@kylepowers179]

Used to live in southwest Texas when I was in the army, we had an oryx about 40 meters from us, it was so cool to that animal in the wild

[@dionbarnes8210]

Hello could you tell me where to got your cammo from please it looks like a modern version of Stevenson Hamilton cammo

[@AsphaltCowboyUSA]

Thanks for all your videos ;) which scope is on your rifle ?

[@TopNotchTreeFellingInc]

Lekker content. Wordlclass headshots. Was really windy but you Ace it buddy. Love that you respect hunting . 1. You don’t wanna leave any game with a painful slow death . 2. You Don’t take the shot if its too far away. 3. Not shooting game thats not yet mature. Next time please do weigh your kills and put up like a review window in the corner “Animal Gender. Weight. Scientific name. Distance. Impact point (shot placement) etc” Like they do in the THE HUNTER:CALL OF THE WILD game.

[@IMPACTSHOOTING]

Some cool ideas bud? Will try it

[@Yeoman7]

I love the paint job on your rifle.

[@dandingfelder6763]

Wow this looks like it was an awesome hunt! You certainly have a freezer full!

[@andrerheeder7578]

Piet your videos are insane ! Thank you for sharing. Your channel deserves millions of subscribers! Cannot wait for the next one🤟🏻

[@IMPACTSHOOTING]

Glad you like them!

[@bghunter338]

Love watching your hunting shows. And your positive attitude and energy. We don't have the kind of animals here in the states like you do.

[@TannerRaine]

I just recently picked up a strike eagle 5-25x56, I'm glad to see that its performing well, with the amount of adjustment in the optic, I just couldn't pass it up versus the Gen II.

[@jaydenlagana4566]

How does the optics compare to a pst gen2?

[@TannerRaine]

@@jaydenlagana4566 I will admit the PST Gen II has a bit better glass, at 1,340 yards, I could pick out shingle by shingle on a church steeple on the gen II, while on the strike eagle I couldn't quiet do that. I have had a PST Gen II for a little over a year now and honestly, I cannot say I've ever missed a target because of glass quality though, the locking turrets on the strike eagle and the additive of adjustment made the choice for me.

[@jaydenlagana4566]

Tanner Raine appreciate the info. I can’t decide between the two. Would be going to 1000m max. Big jump in price and the strike eagle has some great features. Tough choice

[@TannerRaine]

@@jaydenlagana4566 I will admit, the locking caps are really nice but, you loose that firm click on the strike eagle. Other than that, they're both amazing scopes and either one would get the job done.

[@richardevans413]

Great video ....excellent stuff .... keep up the good work

[@glenwambach1497]

Hi Piet, I enjoy your hunting videos and found the one where the guys got you to shoot the Kudu mount, kak funny. I saw you pulled the same move on another mate of yours. I live in Cape Town and in the Medical industry. You mentioned you had some sureon mates with you. I have not been able to hunt and if you are looking for a gun to come with to make up numbers, let me know. I am going to range regularly now to keep my eye in. Hope to hear from you. Cheers Glen.

[@IMPACTSHOOTING]

www.impactshooting.net drop me a mail sir so I have youre email

[@tjrou2005]

Beautiful country. Enjoying the video from Louisiana. USA

[@IMPACTSHOOTING]

Thank you very much!

[@jafremarais3286]

Hi, 2 vrae: 1. Watse cammo suit het jy aan?? 2. Wase kalieber het jy gebruik op die jag met die springbokke? Groete

[@codya5333]

Great videos, South Africa does look amazing.

[@ThePippin89]

Got to be honest, in my English naivety, I didnt think South Africa ever got that cold....

[@2esquared]

Mid winter now (July) in South Africa and it's been p... cold the last few days; few days ago in the Eastern Cape -17C was recorded!

[@useryggfdcc]

@@2esquared I moved from Hoedspruit to Thompson, Manitoba Canada. Left SA +40°C to Thompson in the middle of winter here to - 45°C. A change of 85 °C. My Canadian wife visited SA in June 2015 and said SA is piss cold place. Here everything is heated.

[@2esquared]

@@useryggfdcc Today is 25 Sept and it is stíll cold in Paarl! So much for spring. I was in Anchorage in 1984 around April/May and even though it was never warmer than 9°C it didn't feel that cold, probably because of the same thing you said- inside everything is beautifully heated. I was told the same thing in the UK. Here in SA if you wanted to heat your home all winter long it would cost you an arm and a leg. I am jealous of you over there in Canada, our once beautiful and prosperous country is failing.....

[@jaxsonwhiley9162]

Looking for advice. Im looking at buying a new gun to hunt with but also shoot targets with. My friend suggested 6.5 creedmoor. Any other ones to look into. Thanks

[@billyaitken1713]

Colour saturations were awesome for mobile phone shot footage😍👏👏👏

[@Gladiator34B]

Question for the more experienced long range shooters: how is the vortex crossfire ii as a beginner scope for long range shooting? By long range I’m talking at or around 500 yards (I’m in the Midwest, it’s hard to find places with more distance than that). The rifle I’m using is a Remington 700 chambered for 300wm. I already have the scope, but I’m wondering how well it will work as i have yet to mount it.

[@taikumadojos]

Hello Piet Great video and footage as always. Can you explain a little how you and your buddies set up areas to not overlap or flag each other in such open terrain. I guess you've got to keep a cool head to not get over excited and follow the animals across their positions. Thanks?

[@7979Army]

Everyone has their own opinions for long range hunting. I shoot out to 600yards and will take coyotes out to 600yards. Deer hunting right now 300yards is max for my 6.5cm though I know I can take it out to 500yards easily. My next rifle is a .300wsm that will be my long range hunting rifle for out to 600yards though I’ll be practicing out to 1000yards. Personally preference great video ready for the next one. People also have issues with head shots. I’ve not taken one on a deer yet I just prefer heart shots with the occasional lung shot. But that’s based on a individuals skill. I can take a head shot I do it on coyotes often.

[@grumpygramps9707]

I’ll save you a ton of head ache. I shoot 300wsm with 200 gr game kings. It’s a tough round to load for with heavier billets. A 300 win mag will do long range WAY easier. give better velocity , cheaper and easier on brass. You have to max out a 300wsm to come close to the 300 win mag. Unless you build a 300wsm on a long action which defeats the purpose of a short action. A 300 win mag or 7mm mag will be a better choice. Good luck. Cheers

[@codyforbes15]

I can’t make up my mind if I want the viper pst 6-24x50 ffp ebr-1 or the strikeEqual 5-25x56 ffp. I like the locking turrets on the strike eagle. Whats your thoughts?

[@alexmlawsky4170]

I’m fairly new to your channel and enjoy it thank you.... got a question for you can you get some input/recommendations on a tripod set up? Happen to see one at the start of this video and I was curious if you just use it for glassing or if you also use it for shooting?

[@painmt651]

Excellent, ethical taking!

[@shawnnieuwenhuis9413]

Do you think a 308 is a good rifle for a all round

[@danialphaomega]

I have that same strike eagle by VTX scope, I like that HOLO sight.

[@armandpansegrouw6302]

Baie mooi skote.Dis lekker om te sien wat die jagter sien met die trigger cam ,nice video ek wag al vir die volgende een

[@lencomatt]

What caliber were you using?

[@TahaNasser]

LOL first time I've ever heard a KitKat called a 'chocolate delicacy'. I'd say it needs to be the Chunky Peanut Butter version before we start throwing words like that around haha

[@IMPACTSHOOTING]

Hahahahaa

[@6___________99_____________64]

Salted caramel boet

[@sunnesonne]

What’s the gun used? I missed that part

[@ศรราอีนคํา]

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[@jozefhorvat3625]

Excellent video mate. Like.👍 What caliber/ammo did you use ?

[@IMPACTSHOOTING]

7saum 180VLDs

[@jozefhorvat3625]

@@IMPACTSHOOTING Thanks mate.

[@delivarygaming9134]

With how KZbin is today I’m surprised this got monetized

[@russellallen9648]

There is no doubt your a great marksman and you make it look easy...have you ever thought about a more challenging type hunt, maybe bow hunting

[@hookx4553]

Piet my brother and I would appreciate it if you can please please show us the meat preparation on videos like these

[@boharris8179]

Vortex m-rad reticles are great.

[@TopNotchTreeFellingInc]

looking forth to you shortly making a recipe vid of the biltong and all. Dankie Piet

[@attiepatattie]

Hi Piet, watter maak is die camo wat jy in die video dra?

[@jacksonthompson7099]

A vortex strike eagle nice! I have a diamond back scope, was a great scope for a recent prairie dog hunt I got to go on. Excellent shooting as well in your video.

[@jorgepinguicha5334]

Hi, I noticed that you have a recording device attached to the scope, which one do you use? Thanks

[@henryknoetze9579]

I would not have taken the shot on the last springbuck. I feel the other buck is too close behind it. If the projectile makes it through, you might need tracking skills

[@IMPACTSHOOTING]

I agree, watching it back in editing I realized the same thing. So we learn and strive to improve each time we go out

[@nradcliffe4484]

Awesome video! Me and a friend are getting into long range shooting. I put a strike eagle on my tikka tac a1

[@shaunkoekemoer2437]

What caliber did you use looks like .243, anyway very good shooting.

[@devandasilva4981]

Great video, what camo clothing do you use?

[@hennyschlebusch2581]

What caliber are you hunting with in this vid Piet ?

[@gerhardl9760]

You mentioned the chassis of your gun. Are they available in SA or must I purchase one online and have it shipped

[@mortenchristiansen6499]

Super fine video. I really enjoyed that. You are really a cool cat when it comes to taking the shot..... respect.

[@xcaluber]

Man! Ek geniet hierdie video's van jou.

[@bruceallen2728]

Lekker hunting at Baakensrug. The trophy Gemsbuck and Blue Wildebeest mounted in the lodge are mine.

[@wandreboshoff9497]

Wow

[@victrahan5707]

Awesome trip! Thanks for sharing.

[@IMPACTSHOOTING]

Thanks for watching!

[@christopherascherl2411]

How do you make sure they don't move their head? There is still several tenths of a second between the shot and impact.

[@brettbateman6572]

Yeah, accidentally shooting them in the jaw, not really an ethical shot

[@joshjamesguitar]

Not on topic with the video, but how long do your 6.5 creedmoor barrels last? and how many more would a casual shooter be able to get?

[@IMPACTSHOOTING]

I got 3200 from my last pipe, and that was mostly high pace match shooting

[@bm.w1135]

I’m at about 3k and most of mine is PRS shooting. Will probably retire that barre but still hunt with it close range.

[@joshjamesguitar]

@@IMPACTSHOOTING Is that with N550? I've heard it's harder on the barrels so I was looking towards N160. Thanks for the quick reply btw!

[@johanjohan1259]

Amazing video piet . Thank you for sharing with us , so jealous right now haha . Keep making those videoa .

[@seyisodanielmayekiso3252]

Great video once again, I love the hunting videos, should do more 🙌🏾 loving the rifle too😮 that cerakote is beautiful 🔥

[@ioreoboixd8366]

At 8:53 time mark looks like the Usain bolt of the animal kingdom run by.

[@abrahamsmit9466]

Hey Piet once again great shooting. Remember you will alwys offend someone with something. Your vidoes are great."Jealousy makes you nasty." Die manne wat so oordeel op facebook verstaan dalk nie wat jou doel is met dit wat jy doen nie maar ek is daar saam jou etiese jag is n beginsel nie n debat nie.

[@alexandrostylianou9128]

Hi what rifle and caliber did you use in this vid

[@aarongodderidge2239]

What rifle are you shooting? what caliber?