Doc
PhD in Materials Engineering. Retired from a major defense contractor.Former high power rifle competitor; instructor for 30 years at an elite defensive shooting school; volunteered for many years with a local SWAT team after they asked for my assistance in firearms training for team officers, and continue in that roll.
Springbok – Namibia 2025
Doc and his Springbok taken in Namibia 2025. Docwww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
Sable Hunt – Namibia 2025
Shot this awesome sable this morning. This old boy was rather clever.Gave us a real run for our money. 270 Wby did its thing....
Cape Buffalo – Namibia 2025
Doc is in Africa on a Safari. Texting me pics from basecamp at night when he’s able to get his phone on the internet....
2025 Texas Pig Hunt
Doc is making his way back east from his winter in Arizona. As usual, he stops in Texas for his annual pig hunt. Here...
Doc’s African Trophies
After some covid delays, Doc finally got his 2020 hunt on the books. In 2023. The mounts just landed in the US. Enjoy. -Editor Docwww.John1911.com“Shooting...
Warthog Tag Filled
Warthog Tag FilledAfter two days I got this good warthog about an hour before dark tonight. It has been cold (by Namibian standards) and these...
Blue Wildebeest
Been out looking for a warthog. It may take several days as this is one of the most difficult species to hunt. Shot this blue wildebeest...
Rhinos & Hartebeest
Saw some rhinos today. Walked up and got a photograph. Thought tools would like this FD1. Just at sunset shot this red hartebeest. A good one.Trip...
Hunting Camp
My “hut”. I am really roughing it. No spa. Can’t have everything!No joy this morning. Saw lots but no opportunity for a shot. Try again this afternoon.Slept a...
Black Wildebeest
Finally got phone set-up. Arrived Windhoek without issue. Camp is flat awesome. Have my only little hut, very modern. Everyone is great. Red...
Me in Qatar
If I look like I’ve road hard and put up wet it’s because I feel like it. About 1:00 am here and only got some...
Hogzilla Mount
Hogzilla arrived today. Here is a link Here is a link to the original post when I shot it. Docwww.John1911.com“Shooting Guns & Having Fun”
Curve Matching Powder Loads
Doc has been having issues sourcing his preferred rifle powder so he has decided to work up an alternative load with Superformance from Hodgdon....
