Hunting mountain reedbuck South Africa

Hunting mountain reedbuck South Africa with the best hunters

If you are lucky enough to go hunting mountain reedbuck you are likely to hear their shrill sharp whistle when they spot you long before you spot them. Mountain reedbuck should not be confused with Vaal rhebuck.

Hunting mountain reedbuck South Africa

In search of the elusive mountain reedbuck? Then we need to head to where the name suggests: in mountains. A shrill pitched nasal blast indicates you have been busted and should rethink your stalking strategy. After the warning call you will see a number of small white tails showing where they were.

Mountain reedbuck are extremely weary hill dwellers that will relocate themselves at the slightest show of danger of any kind.

Adding a beautiful mountain reedbuck specimen to your collection will add a lot to your inner knowing how hard it was to harvest one of these members of the Tiny 10.

These are medium to small sized antelope. The fluffy fur is a dull gray color with a small amount of medium rusty-brown prevalent along the head and shoulders. The underbelly is white with a strikingly white tail that is lifted high when the animal is running.

Mountain reedbuck fun facts

Male mountain reedbuck (rams) have forward curving horns. Females do not have horns. Mountain reedbuck are grazers who require a consistent water source for daily use.

Family groups of three to eight members with a single mature male as leader occur mainly on hillsides and in mountainous regions.  Larger groups can congregate for short periods of time before moving away. Juvenile males are forced from the group to form bachelor herds until they become confident enough to challenge resident dominant males for breeding rights. Juvenile females can become sexually active from 15 months on.

Mountain reedbuck males wear the scale down to an average body weight of 53 lb. – 80 lb. (24 kg – 36 kg) whereas females run the scale down to an average body weight between 33 lb. – 75 lb. (15 kg – 34 kg). A single lamb is born after an eight-month gestation period mostly during December – January.

Additional mountain reedbuck hunting information

Ammunition

Only use premium grade ammunition for hunting mountain reedbuck South Africa. Our preferred ammunition manufacturer is Barnes TSX in just about any weight. Other premium grade ammunition manufactures you can use would be Federal Premium, Sierra and others.

Average shot distance

The average expected shooting distance is 100 to 200+ yards depending on the terrain you are hunting in.

Gun scope

A good 2 – 12 X 50 gun scope is sufficient. Invest in an expensive gun scope if you are going to hunt open plains game on a regular basis. The gun scope on your rifle is good enough to hunt mountain reedbuck.  

Mountain reedbuck hunting calibers

The following are the best calibers for hunting mountain reedbuck in South Africa: 243, 6.5 X 55, 270, 7 X 57, 308, 30-06.

This is a small frame animal. Do not use high velocity calibers.

Mountain reedbuck hunting calibers

Mountain reedbuck hunting prices

Mountain reedbuck hunting prices for 2024 are $ 1 550.

No mountain reedbuck cull hunting prices available.

Mountain reedbuck hunting prices

Shot placement on mountain reedbuck

Mountain reedbuck are medium to small frame animals. Shot placement will be difficult considering the terrain they frequent. Take your time and allow for wind drift if required.

Broadside shot

Place the shot right on the shoulder in line with the front leg, one third of the way up from the bottom of the brisket to the top of the back. A shot slightly behind the shoulder will also work well.

Quartering to shot

Due to the size of the animal, aim at the inside of the closer shoulder at the same height as for a broadside shot.

Quartering away shot

Look at placing the shot by bisecting the angle formed by the front legs, aiming at the opposite shoulder at the same height as for a broadside shot.

Facing on shot

This will mostly be a shot uphill. Place the shot where the bottom of the throat meets the chest.

Best caliber to hunt mountain reedbuck
Mountain reedbuck hunting South Africa

Hunting tips for mountain reedbuck

Mountain reedbuck herds of up to six animals can be more difficult to stalk due to every member of the mountain reedbuck herd being alert all of the time. Extreme caution should be applied when on the final approach. Any sudden movements will attract the attention of a weary mountain reedbuck and result in a no-hunt situation. Mountain reedbuck prefer open areas from where they can see any possible approaching danger.

An ambush position usually leads to success.

Best time of year for hunting mountain reedbuck

The best time of year to hunt mountain reedbuck in South Africa is February until the end of October and even to mid-November.

When hunting mountain reedbuck in the Free State the terrain opens up to large open plains and even mountainous areas. We can and do hunt mountain reedbuck from January to December.

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