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.

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.

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.

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.

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 !

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 !

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.

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

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.

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

Thanks for the upload! This was a treat.

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

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

Very good advice especially about the binos.

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

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

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

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

You gotta love this guy

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

I like a confident man

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.

Mr. Sullivan is best of the best.

Amazing explanations!

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

Sounds like good advise for life in general.

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.

enjoy your logic and overview of equipment, thanks Mark

“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!

Chuck Norris has a poster of Mark over his bed.

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.

This is an amazing video so many great tips and wisdom

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

30 years worth of sound advice there.

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

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!

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

I enjoyed this immensely.

Excellent instructional video. Thanks

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

What a beautiful rifle

Awesome video.. Thank you

Africa is a beauty !!!

This guy's fucking nuts.

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.

I really enjoyed this video!

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

Beautiful rifle

Excellent Marks man

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.

Guy's just speaking his mind.

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

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...

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

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

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 🤤

great information

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

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

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

Mark could never be accused of being modest.

Tanks werry much sirr!

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

My shoulder hurts just looking at that double barrel.

you are best mark

Man is tough with a big gun !

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..

Beautiful,,,,,very nice..

What was the music at the beginning?

Thanks to tips grand pa . Bravo

Do both barrels shoot to the same point?

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.

When water and vinegar mix you get this guy.

Exellent video.

Wath poket knife you have ?

Right On, livin’ the dream. If money was no object, I’d be there.

Very good

I own a 458 Winchester magnum that heym 577 nitro Express would be great in my gun cabinet as well

Is Mark still doing safaris as Id like to book him

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

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!

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

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

Knife is a must as you dont when you require it.

I only know two PH´s using .577 N.E. Sullivan an Stumpfe. Both are a special kind of men!

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

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.

I would love to hunt in South Africa one day.

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

what is the brand of the rifle? I know its the sullivan edition

Good tips butt is it really hunting when u are using artillery?

He's a real G

Ha! I came across this by accident. Mark sounds like an old cop!

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

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.😁