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oryx. They saw me, but I managed to get to what I judged 250 yards. There was one a good bit bigger than the others, but I could not see him then & fired at the only one I co[[insertion]]u[[/insertion]]ld see at all clearly. I heard the bullet strike home, but I had underestimated the distance and the bullet was low. But it was only just behind the shoulder and I presently got to 200 yards from him & taking a difficult shot, killed him stone dead. I had my suspicions when I got a clear view of the beast & they proved correct - It was a cow. However it can't be helped. I have killed 2 oryx, both at very long range. Soon the vultures appeared on the scene and down came 2 marabouts. I put in a solid and killed one at 100 yards. 
I went on to look for Eland, & coming across some Grant with a good buck, I sat down & killed him stone dead through the heart at 300 yards. I came across some more oryx, but would not shoot as I had no more porters to carry the flesh or heads home. So I circled campwards, killing a very good Tommy, also