Handling a Double Rifle, by Mark Sullivan, USA, 2013

[@kermitthefrog5926]

Workin' in a factory right now. Got a binocular, whose carrying strap is a pair of shoelaces. And a single shot 20 ga model 37. Guess who goes squirrel hunting, carrying his gun like Mark Sullivan, on the lookout for charging hippos, but will take shots at squirrels whenever they happen by. In blue jeans and a t-shirt. Someday I'll have a Rigby 577 double, and someday I'll hunt in Africa.

[@sharpsdoublerifle1439]

I have that gun...both of them...my first gun at 10 years old, Win model 37A, and I learned how to gun smith and made my own .577 Nitro Express. Mark once asks me to make him a 600 and 700....nope...don't fancy regulating those at full nitro loads. The .577 is enough...especially since I regulate mine at 2175FPS, I called it the 577 overdrive.

[@jansteinaryjord5683]

Chuck Norris has a poster of Mark over his bed.

[@martinstiastny7679]

I used to be a critic of Mr. Sullivan, but I did talk to him at the Harrisburg Pennsylvania Sportsman show. The man is a showman and he is "selling" himself. There are lots of PH's out there, and lots of really good one's, especially those from Zimbabwe. But Mr. Sullivan has realized that by the time a guy has achieved a monetary position where he can go to Tanzania and hunt, he's most likely an old man. Or a not so athletic man who works with his brain, not his back. The client needs, desires to have is ego stroked. The client wants the Hemingway experience. I get it. That why those same clients accumulate fancy cars they don't drive. Yeah, I poked at Mr. Sullivan, but he's working an angle.

[@larss337]

I never hunted buffalo so can't say anything about that. But its nice to hear an experienced guy like this say that all the kit you need are rifle, ammo, GPS and binoculars. And the rifle is a nice side-by-side with just the iron. Sure, he is a showman with lots of attitude, but if I would go big gaming in Africa I would like to have this guy leading the way.

[@ryanjosephdaley6723]

His voice reminds me of the actor Tom Selleck and his thirst for adventure while living life to the fullest reminds me of President Theodore Roosevelt.

[@justinbowers2749]

+Ryan Daley Tom Selleck if he went on safari

[@ryanjosephdaley6723]

Justin Bowers I wouldn't be surprised if Tom Selleck has been on safari. He's very pro gun and also on the board of directors at the National Rifle Association. Not all actors are liberal democrat jerks.

[@justinbowers2749]

it's nice to have conservative actors and movies without liberal wierdness

[@althompson7314]

Quite so! A very good movie that features Mr. Selleck's fondness for firearms is "Quigley Down Under".

[@brandonholsather2171]

Lol he looks like Tom Selleck too.

[@nordattack]

If my daughter was "Taken" this is the man I would hire to get her back.

[@georgestem2039]

He would die

[@georgestem2039]

Animals don’t shoot back

[@Jimmy_Watt]

@@georgestem2039 Correct. They just crush you or eat you anus first. There are no shortage of cape buffalo. Probably the most even instance of firearm hunting there is. Get over yourself.

[@georgestem2039]

@@Jimmy_Watt wtf are you talking about lol . I don’t care that he hunts. I was responding to op

[@453421abcdefg12345]

This is exactly the way it should be done! Not sniping from 200 yds away in hidden cover as so often is practiced now days. Well done Mark !

[@ciarandfitzgerald]

I've watched this video 3 times. Spine tingling. I can feel the adrenaline

[@HairyFish45]

Thanks for the upload! This was a treat.

[@francoisevantonder7819]

Thanx for this clip Mark. Hope to see you again soon in South Africa. Happy hunting and congrats on that beauty double rifle you got there.

[@margaretschaff9174]

Very good advice especially about the binos.

[@georgetreepwood1119]

This Mr. Sullivan is brilliant - I like a man who has the courage of his convictions and the experience and knowledge to have well formed opinions...Bravo !

[@rudolfschonherr1124]

I think the same of you!

[@BlackBeard287]

I love this guy, he has walked the walk and can talk the talk. I would hunt dangerous game with him in a heartbeat...

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

I love this guy. No bullshit, it is what it is and he is speaking from a position of knowledge.

[@kellymeggison9418]

Great video! Same attitude that I liked about Peter Hathaway Capstick, whose books I love! Awesome rifle, too!

[@falloutm134]

This is my type of hunting close and personal you don't sit in a cache waiting for shit to happen you make shit happen.

[@rydergrimes6696]

knives fan I love to deer hunt in a stand,but like you said I love to track animals too on the ground or in a rack

[@dustindelaney3947]

I like hunting predators with my dad and we've had a few close calls with Badgers coyotes bobcats you name it but this is the next level and I would give anything to hunt with that dude 🤤

[@nimst3]

I just use my double rifle at the range, but I still appreciate the perspective here.

[@rydergrimes6696]

TRUMP 2020 what caliber do you have?

[@nimst3]

9,3x74mmR

[@lelikbolek1362]

That red recoil pad makes me think about Teodor’s Roosevelt safari double rile AKA “Big Stick” from Holland & Holland.

[@alessandromasucci512]

I met him before at the 2004 NRA convention in Reno; He's not bragging nor is it bravado, he's been places and killed big animals of the like we never will, that's pragmatic experience being articulated. It's just like going into a battle in war and surviving; You're older, more experienced and you have a tale to tell.

[@dennisdanich7190]

I like a confident man

[@Santos.Sarmento]

Great tips! Important for freshmen and useful for seniors. Thanks for the time and sharing. Greetings from Brazil.

[@nagabhushanvaradaraj6722]

MARVELOUS. SUPERB GUIDES BY THE LEGENDARY PROFESSIONAL HUNTER.PER EXCELLENCE. Handling a Dangerous Big Game Double Rifle needs Vast Experiences.Sportsmen draw many words. But Experiences are ' LIFE SAVERS' SAVING ONE'S SOUL.- HARD IN AN ENCOUNTER SITUATION WHEN SPLIT SECOND DECISION -HANDLING-EYES ON THE CHARGING BEASTS-SPEED SIXTH SENSE !! Kudo's to Professional Hunter MARK SULIVAN .BEST WISHES. : NAGABHUSHAN VARADARAJ. YORE SPORTIVE HUNTER. MYSORE.KARNATAKA STATE INDIA.

[@rangerdanger222]

Sounds like good advise for life in general.

[@stanfordwarman3512]

Amazing explanations!

[@kikamen]

You gotta love this guy

[@johnunderwood5115]

I have known Mark since the 80s. Love him or hate him, he knows his business and is a showman as well. And yes he does indeed provoke most of the charges. If you have no taste for tempting the grim reaper, do not book with Mark. If, you need near death, to feel alive, he is THE PH you should go with.

[@bigmedicine8042]

I'll probably never make to Africa Mr. Sullivan but I liked ya gottdamm video, the tips and that rifle.

[@wisdomcalls2475]

“Most buffalo don’t charge” why? “That’s Mark Sullivan, I’m out of here!!!!!!” I would hang on every word he says if I was hunting with him!!!! Never argue with experience!

[@Bager22253]

Why does he entice the charge ..... putting his client in danger .... that’s why the PHSA got on his ass

[@wdaniel9]

Excellent instructional video. Thanks

[@behroozkhaleghirad8663]

very useful and correct techniques. thank you. you are an honest man and it is what I love. good luck

[@iamnitrox]

30 years worth of sound advice there.

[@patricksullivan217]

This is an amazing video so many great tips and wisdom

[@paulsimmons5726]

Some well-earned truths from a PH who's obviously seen what works and what gets people injured or worse. So many of his ideas parallel the same mindset as using a handgun. I'd love to spend a few days learning from this PH. Great video, thanks for sharing this!

[@Geowolffe]

Great video! Not many great guides tell their inner most huntcraft secrets.!

[@furtif223]

Excellent documentary, Mark is a Legend! Thanks a lot for the share!!

[@Man-jf6lz]

I love this! Amazing demonstration. The battle of the hunt is such a thrill.

[@jamesireland6606]

What a beautiful rifle

[@RenMan5691]

enjoy your logic and overview of equipment, thanks Mark

[@John70M]

Africa is a beauty !!!

[@mississippichris]

I enjoyed this immensely.

[@tomhowe734]

He's eccentric, but he is the best. He loves what he does.

[@CenturianCornelious]

Guy's just speaking his mind.

[@MaineOutdoorsChannel]

Awesome video.. Thank you

[@sticksnstones5407]

Mark could never be accused of being modest.

[@bwana4711]

When I hunted Buff, after downing the bull we were charged by a another Buff in the herd coming at us at right angles of our targeted bull. Worth baring in mind that the threats could come from anywhere. PH downed the marauder.

[@rowgun5212]

Mark is a big hearted gentleman because he gives the animal a chance.

[@ValMartinIreland]

Why shoot a Rhino, an endangered species?

[@glocktown21]

Awesome Life saving tips... WOW! Cape Buffalo.. Scary beasts!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the Tips Mr. Sullivan, I don't plan on going to Africa but the hunting tips are really cool... at least from being safe in the Jungle or the Wood...

[@racknfire1447]

Mr. Sullivan is best of the best.

[@raymondoreilly7569]

Surprised you didn't design the rifle with a single trigger. Beautiful rifle all the same.

[@Flickchaser]

Anyone familiar with a quality expensive double: Is snapping or dry firing a no-no ?? Or would you need a spent cartridge for the firing pin to strike or device that allows you to practice trigger pull?? In some weapons years ago the topic of dry firing on an empty chamber generated much debate both yea and nay depending on your camp. But shooting at stationary targets or tin cans is one thing, but if dry firing can damage or affect firing pin seating or misalignment while big game is bearing down on the shooter it is imperative there be no mechanical failure, lest you arrive in heaven early.

[@martinstiastny7679]

Snap caps. Many double rifles come with them

[@MADMAX353]

Hey I like this guy....very honest appraisal and fascinating explanation of the mind set needed to hunt dangerous game. Certainly entertaining and sounds like a he would be a good instructor to learn from.

[@The-LongRoad-Home]

This Man is So No Bullshit He's an Incredible Showman. Not a dying breed but a literal nearly extinct piece of americana.

[@frasiercrane5415]

What a beautiful double-rifle.This guy is awesome.

[@norbertogandara17]

I really enjoyed this video!

[@gunslinger7647]

All this criticism , and i wonder how many of you have hunted in Africa ? I havent, so I am not qualified to judge this man. I see a few of you have been there to hunt. I listen to your comments, the rest of you are judging something you know nothing about.

[@jabbafo]

Just to be clear, I believe this man to be extremely qualified. He is only showing us how he hunts, and not stating that his way Is the only way. All that being said, I see more people criticizing his character and not so much his hunting and shooting abilities. That being said I'm not sure you have to be an African Dangerous Game Hunter to judge somebody's character or I should say personality, I think that's a better word. Either way I have no problem with this man, but that's just my observation from the comments I've seen recently.

[@anthonylandino7709]

I’ve been twice. Hunted Cape buffalo last year. I’ve taken 9 animals with ten shots over the last 2 years. This man obviously knows his business but his pomposity is hard to deal with. I used a Blaser R8 in .375 H&H for my buffalo. A one shot kill. With my Aimpoint Red Dot Long Hunters sight and the Blaser straight pull bolt, I can keep both eyes open and get off a second shot really quickly.

[@MegaRiffraff]

Beautiful rifle

[@billiebleach7889]

The up and down up and down up and down part cracked me up when he pointed the gun at the camera 😂😂😂

[@radhakannanr2596]

Excellent Marks man

[@stefanschug5490]

I have shot two charging bears and one charging cougar during 35 years of biological field work in northern BC, Canada. All these charges happened within in seconds and all animals were killed within 5 yards. I could not agree more with you on all points and all these other internet experts you see and hear so often do not really have a clue and have likely never been in a real situation. I carry an over under combination gun with side locks too and at close range even the 12 gauge barrel will do its job for all our species here in Canada. If I were living in Africa I'd choose a side-by-side form Heym in a larger caliber too. I always loved their rifles best, especially their sidelock doubles and the company is so great to deal with. In my opinion though the most dangerous charges are these damn fast cats like cougar and leopard or jaguar, I shot mine in mid jump at just 4 yards. I find, getting as low a shooting position as possible if you have the time to fall on one knee, helps! Great video and chapeau since you speak from experience!

[@mariumrajah]

from one hunter to another hunter I like your style ... fight front sight is a hunters code ... holding your rifle close and not out does really does help Evey millisecond counts guys in the field .. moving light weight is very important be light is a hunters must guys .. the power of big game will kill you in an instant .. Mark is your name I'll remember that sir ... I'll probably build the same gun near to the same materials from guns smith's who build almost by hand for a fraction of the USA Europe market gun smith's..

[@CaptainBowman]

Man is tough with a big gun !

[@tim7052]

Better than a loose cartridge holder slidng around, is a ammunition belt with elasticated loops (leather loops quickly expand in the heat, causing your ammo to drop out - a bit embarrassing when going "into battle" to find your ammo has fallen out!!). So, 10 rounds in such a belt, on your loading hand side, works.

[@enginlou]

When water and vinegar mix you get this guy.

[@gagacrazy10]

I would love to hunt in South Africa one day.

[@nawazhaydar6253]

This is Tanzania

[@martinstiastny7679]

Gagacrazy, if you still want to go, EAI outdoors. Cheap enough. Enjoy !

[@gagacrazy10]

Martin Stiastny thank you for that.

[@martinstiastny7679]

@@gagacrazy10 You're welcome. I'm going to take my kid there next year.

[@forestgrump2168]

great information

[@dariostino]

You might no like his attitude, but he knows what he's talking about. I prefer a bolt action and shoot the buff when it's at 70 metres 🤘 I leave the 7 metres business to him

[@davidhayes7596]

My shoulder hurts just looking at that double barrel.

[@antonioadrianmosneaga7945]

Tanks werry much sirr!

[@1911Earthling]

My forty fives I built to my specifications worked perfect in every match I ever shot. Speed , power and accuracy. DVC

[@k.w.churchill4397]

I would be honored to hunt with him! I wish I had the money to do such an adventure.!

[@raymondbermudez5660]

K. W. Churchill I’d love to have that double barreled rifle chambered in a 500 nitro thank you 🙏

[@nicholaschristophorou3087]

@@raymondbermudez5660 That gun cost is like a house...

[@raymondbermudez5660]

Nicholas Christophorou Yes sir I agree ☝️ with you and a new car in the garage

[@user-dw4ci1ut8j]

Thank You. Holds true for tracking wounded grizzles. Thank You, for pointing out, the bino position. I hate seeing those chest holders. Just crap, in the way. The only place for something on the chest section, would be your pistol of last resort. Your very admired, thank you for your professionalism

[@dustindelaney3947]

Absolutely love the video Mark I've seen tons of your movies and stuff that you've done and I feel the same way that you do about hunting especially dangerous game, there's no greater exhilaration in the world, you also put your life in their hands,and just so you know my blood brother that is a beautiful rifle that you've designed, I've seen a lot of double guns in my day but that is amazing 🤤

[@garyhammond2213]

Hate to tell you but those are cartridges, not bullets.

[@sp7676]

“out here we have fun” at 12:36 as he flourishes the camera person

[@whiff1962]

The largest I have hunted is pheasant, and I regularly hunt squirrel in season, with my air rifle, so this realm is way out of my league, in money and equipment, and in testicular fortitude. But I do notice a lot of comments on this video, seemingly issuing from ,many a beta-male, who feels himself emboldened to talk shit on the internet.

[@worldhello1234]

Only foolish SIMPs think in categories like beta or alpha male. :) You are obviously just projecting your shittalking onto others who remain unspecified for a reason. ;)

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

Red Phoenix Spoken like a butthurt beta.

[@deeremeyer1749]

This 'how-to" information is just a little more irrelevant to pheasant and squirrel hunting than it is to real "big-game" HUNTING. Especially since this is about being prepared to "shoot" while "hunting" is an entirely different activity and one there are no hard-and-fast "rules" for since the "hunter" who tries to "hunt" in a "by the book" manner is going to have very poor "luck" in the field. "Hunting" for "dangerous game" amounts to "stalking" and "sneaking up on" and "ambushing" animals that have already been located, are where they are out of necessity of being there for food and/or water and aren't going ANYWHERE when "hunted" by idiots wandering around in the "brush" they can't even see until just before the "hunters" start blazing away. Animals don't "charge" until put in a situation where they can't escape in any other direction but over the top of whatever is threatening them because they're herd animals with no stereoscopic vision, no depth perception and no ability to rush through thick "brush" without either having their eyes closed to prevent the "brush" from damaging their eyes OR with their eyes open and the "brush" damaging their eyes. Herd animals with eyes on the sides of their heads also have no ability to run in an emergency "fight or flight" situations in a STRAIGHT LINE since they can't look "straight ahead" without turning their head to the side. Which effectively blinds their other eye and that of course is why they have no depth perception. All of the "dangerous game" clowns like this "hunter" claim is "dangerous" because of how many idiots without basic experience working with and around herd animals are herd animals, herbivores and docile prey animals that only "rush" and "trample" predators because they have no other means of DEFENSE. A "cape buffalo" or "hippo" or "elephant" isn't "charging" as an OFFENSIVE tactic to "kill" what that animal perceives to be a "predator" but to ESCAPE a threatening situation. If a "hunter" simply steps to the side or rear and "disappears" back into the "brush", the "threat" is suddenly nonexistent, that PREY animal has NO interest in "chasing" and "attacking" what a second before was a "predator" and no ability OR desire to "chase" that "predator" into thick, heavy brush the animal wouldn't "charge" into/through to ESCAPE in the first place. The reason for a "buffalo" NOT to "charge" an animal some "hunter" walks right up to is that only AFTER a "negative' and terrifying experience with "man" does any animal in the "wild" have a "fear of man". Not to mention herd animals generally have very poor "middle-distance vision" and of course are BLIND to objects directly in front of them and rely on their HEARING for detecting anything approaching from directly in front of them. The insects such as gnats, mosquitoes and horseflies that typically infest areas where herd animals rest, eat, drink and relieve themselves make enough noise and are enough of a distraction that animals learn to "tune out" that background noise if they're not already deaf from diseases common to un-vaccinated ungulates in insect and bacteria-infested environments with lots of animals and lots of species of animals "co-habitating". Or if they're not chewing their cuds and resting/relaxing which is a necessary and routine daily "ritual" for all ruminants including buffalo, elephants and hippos. Imagine you're chewing something tough and grainy and hard to "grind up" saturated with saliva after the "easy to digest" portion of a "high-fiber" salad have been removed and how "loud" that sounds in your own head and what you can hear while doing so and you might get an idea of how hard it is to hear an approaching "predator". Their "clearings" in the "brush" are usually the result of being driven to distraction by biting insects, "parasitic" birds that supposedly "help" them by getting rid of parasites but also feed on their blood and "peck" open sores and finally choosing "flight" in a situation where "fight" doesn't work against the big collection of pests attacking them simultaneously and in a "panic" rushing off into the brush eyes closed to protect them and after a few seconds stopping and laying down and "wallowing" in the brush and soil too scratch/scrape off the last of the pests and then resting/recovering there until rising, and hanging out there until dusk moving back into the "open" country by carefully following the trail they made charging in back out. Male herd animals are almost always "nomadic" and other than during mating season and the "dry months" after it when hormone levels all return to normal after about 6 months of young being born, animals gorging themselves on food to recover body fat and strength lost over the "winter" and as a result of bearing young and mating season the males are typically driven away from the "herd" and in particular young "immature" males are and sort of wander aimlessly getting "attacked" by females and "dominant" males if they stumble into their "territory" and when they were "weaned" too young and/or driven off too easily and don't have the "testicular fortitude" to stand up for themselves and are still drawn toward other animals for "comfort", they usually end up easy pickings for "hunters" and even actual predators because in a semi-panic to find somewhere they belong and perpetually tired, stress, hungry and thirsty they don't ever finish maturing and "grow up" and get used to being "solitary". And their aimless rushing and blundering about scares off other "stag" males in the same boat in what are called "bachelor groups" or they simply never stumble into them because "bachelor groups" survive by staying "hidden" and using food and water resources the "herds" do but at different times in addition to being as "dormant" as possible and not wasting energy and just hanging out for the most part. A season or two of that kind of "mature" and smart behavior gets them through "adolescence" and the kinds of "trouble" being a young, hormone-fueled and clueless male can get into out chasing females and they grow larger, stronger and tougher while at the same time developing social relationships with other potential "challengers" that are typically "brothers" or "cousins" and remain "strangers" to the "herd" so that when they do decide to "socialize" and do so all at once in groups in an area, the presence of so many young, strong and tough "challengers" tends to overwhelm "dominant" males with herds of females and they get easily "defeated" and driven away. The stresses and strains of living 24-7-365 with a whole bunch of females who are almost always "kin" and sisters, daughters, nieces and cousins of "dominant" and mature females waiting their turn and constantly competing among themselves ALSO wears a "dominant" male pretty thin pretty quickly and they usually "retire" pretty quickly and easily after putting on a show of "fighting for" their "dominant" status. The solitary male "dangerous game" animals these so-called "professional hunters" go after and "hunt" are invariably "social outcasts" out on their own either before or after finding a "place" in a social group of some sort either at the "beginning" or "end" of their "adult lives" and generally are lonely, scared and clueless after being "disowned" and driven away by their "herds" of female "kin" that drive them away young because familiarity breeds contempt and if allowed to "hang around" until "mature" and "adult" surrounded by "kin", they'd never develop the independence and strength and toughness to be "dominant" males and have unrelated "herds" of their own and would easily be "defeated" by any "dominant" males OR females seeking to drive the "outsider" from their territory. Females are not drawn to "beta males" when said females are also young, inexperienced and clueless and hormone-driven and a "new herd" only starts when young but sexually mature and "adult" females bullied and dominated by "matriarchs" in their "herd" drive off their own "kin" when a dominant male has been dominant and unchallenged long enough to "tire" of the matriarchs and isn't young, virile and strong enough to breed all the females in the herd and particularly when the young "heifers" who have never been bred and given birth come in heat earlier and obviously more often than "cows" who spend nearly all of the "year" either bred or lactating or weaning their calves. And the reason there are still "dangerous" animals out there that can and will "charge" a "hunter" is that pretty much all of the "tactics" and "strategy" and "gear" so-called "professional hunters" supposedly use, recommend and "count on" to be "successful" and "survive" are DEFINITELY keeping THEM "successful" and letting them "survive" as PROFESSIONAL HUNTERS. Unfortunately for their "clients" who go to HARVEST ANIMALS after HUNTING THEM, all of those resources make the "hunting" the EASY part and the "harvesting" the HARD PART which is IDEAL for the "PH" who relies on their being plenty of GAME and plenty of PERMITS to STAY IN BUSINESS. In other and REAL types of "hunting", the "hunting" and FINDING the animals is typically the HARD PART and the "harvesting" is typically the EASY part unless the "hunter" is completely clueless and a piss-poor "hunter" and can't get close enough to the animal for a quick, clean and sure "one-shot kill". There's a difference between "hunting" with a "guide" and "hunting" where the animal isn't remotely aware of your presence and then relying on being a "shooter" to harvest the animal from "long range" AND being a "hunter" who is basically "hunting" animals that are more or less "tame" and "trapped" in an area during the "dry season" just "surviving" the "dry season" of WINTER and hunting animals in peak condition and very mobile and on the move during MATING SEASON.

[@ROUZER77]

Testicular fortitude! LMAO!

[@ROUZER77]

I don’t talk shit about Mark Sullivan because He’s more of a man than most. Place yourself at a charging Buffalo or hippo 10 ft away see if you can maintain your bearing. THIS IS THE ACTIVITY THAT WEEDS OUT THE WEAK AND AFRAID. And fallout rate is probably between 95 and 100 percent.

[@timinwsac]

And how many times has he swept the camera man?

[@elzheimi2266]

I like that he talks about himself in third person.

[@JazzLowrider]

One thing stands, this guy is a tough SOB, to have nerves of steel waiting for the Buffalo, or the hippo to get within 10 feet or so before he fires.

[@Sphere723]

This guy's fucking nuts.

[@Man-jf6lz]

+Sphere723 He's got nuts. Bigger than mine or yours for sure.

[@Sphere723]

+450/400 Man No, like strangled a few Thai hookers nuts.

[@Man-jf6lz]

+Sphere723 Haha. That is a good way to put it. I think he is intense but such a man. I wish we had more men like him these days instead of the beta cuckold white manginas we have now called millennials.

[@noahbachmann5323]

+450/400 Man I prefer Thai hookers over dom-bears. Cuckold memesters not withstanding.

[@iagorincon]

Yes, he's nuts. Refreshing to see a man who's not allergic to his own testosterone.

[@FOEHMR0024]

Mr Sullivan is a total badass!! This man is the quintessential hunter!

[@mikebeaumont7558]

Sad that a grown man has nothing else to think about

[@kauaikit]

Hey Mark….how does the added belly weight affect you when “going into battle”, and what happened to the thumb ring? 😅

[@c.a.runyan8641]

Your techniques work for you. That's great. Doesn't mean other people's are wrong. Reminds me of James Yeager and his I'm the only one that knows anything mentality.

[@thomasgrey6309]

I'll be darned if I wasnt thinking about JY as I was watching this. Demigods live amongst us lesser mortals apparently.

[@alexguser7750]

All hunters must be killed. I want to see them all dead

[@c.a.runyan8641]

Alex Guser Too bad we have the guns. My advice to you would be to wish in one hand and poop in the other and don't start trouble with armed men and women.

[@alexguser7750]

Go to hell idiot

[@alexguser7750]

Hunters are barbaric sick robots.

[@nicolasgevinoir4782]

you are best mark

[@nacholibre1962]

The field of battle? The difference between real battle and this is that the ‘enemy’ isn’t shooting back!

[@southpaw_from_southport1522]

Instead the enemy is about 2000lbs & running at you. If it gets to you, you're just as dead.

[@raleighthomas3079]

I’d love to hunt with this guy. The Heym is a beautiful rifle, but way above my pay grade. A Cz Mauser in .458 Lott will have to do.😁

[@bentoncushing8693]

Beautiful,,,,,very nice..

[@joeymurphy5617]

if you think hunting is cruel because the animals have no chance to defend themselves, consider how Sullivan hunts. he gives the animals a fair chance to survive. if they turn and run away, he lets them go. if they decide to charge, that .577 is gonna bark. he goes for a brain shot which is the most humane way to do it. turn the brain off and it's over.

[@worldhello1234]

"if you think hunting is cruel because the animals have no chance to defend themselves" Yeah, that sound like one of those retarded definitions of cruelty vegans would come up with. In case of sane people, cruelty means inhumane suffering. This is not a duel and there is nothing cruel about a clean kill.

[@zimbu_]

You have no idea what a hippo is if you think there's any chance that it's going to "turn and walk away". A hippo is an ultra-aggressive, fiercely territorial beast weighing nearly two tons, that sprints faster than you, and can kill a grown man by biting straight through the ribcage using its powerful jaws and 15+ inch sharp teeth. It's the most dangerous wild animal on the planet; hundreds of people are killed in hippo attacks every year. There's simply nothing in the nature of a hippopotamus that could make it not kill you for being in its territory, approaching like Mr. Sullivan means either he or the hippo is going to die.

[@cadebeek3111]

Ive seen a video of him shooting a hippo in the head with the NE and it was still charging him. That’s ridiculous considering the power of these guns

[@kermitthefrog5926]

@@cadebeek3111 He uses the best rifles, that's for sure. But he always seems to put that 900 grain or 750 grain solid IN THE BRAIN. King Kong could've been killed instantly with one shot, if they but a 50 bmg through his eye and into his brain. Every mammal will die instantly when lead touches its brain. Of course, they do seem to die more gracefully when shot with a double rifle of 45 caliber or higher! 😁

[@cadebeek3111]

@@kermitthefrog5926 Yeah but there’s literally a video on KZbin of Sullivan shooting a charging Hippo in the Head where it stopped him momentarily for just enough time to land 2 more headshots before going down! And that was with his .577 NE it was crazy

[@thomaschalupa1042]

This guy is soooooo hardcore, you need a helmet just to listen to him

[@cliffordgomes4397]

Thank you Mr. Mark. Why did you choose the .577 NE, why not 600 NE or 700 NE?? Most importantly, what have you to say about the. 460 Weatherby Magnum. I'd love to see you do a review . Thank you

[@ghozisyaifullah254]

I am not Mark but 600ne lack of penetration while 700 ne is not practical choice and 577 ne have better penetration than 600 ne and practical choice than 700 ne

[@ryanmenezes1984]

I believe Mark has owned and used both the 600 and 700 nitro express rifles in the past.

[@Prepper319]

This man is a legend . May god bless & protect this man . A true man’s man .

[@dewayneleek4588]

I cant watch anymore,,is this dude for real? He reminds me of barney on Andy griffith

[@BAMBI243]

Is Mark still doing safaris as Id like to book him

[@michaelrider3292]

Knowledge is power listen and learn.. 👍

[@mikemelina7395]

That's about the baddest M-Fer in the bush right there. He reminds me of a younger Burt Reynolds in his attitude.

[@craigleibbrand7761]

Exellent video.

[@surinderjitsingh8954]

A buffalo gallops, and a hippo trots ; good general knowledge

[@josephmorrison1869]

Remind me to get you a black sweatband to protect the Rolex for your birthday! BTW good video but I think you step up your game after a few 🍻

[@NORTE_559]

He's a real G

[@CM-bj8hr]

Charging beasts? Yeah I’d need new pants.