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Y’all should not have deleted the thread until I got my spell for a 60” kudu and 100lb elephant.

Honey Badgers are a whole different animal. I had one tote a solid .375 at 10 yards. He made it to a hole where he later became a leopard snack. I shot another one with a .500/.416 woodleigh soft at 10 yards. It worked with no damage.

Not sure about the logic in the article. Kansas has a similar policy. Hog hunters are terrible about relocating hogs. Not allowing hog hunting takes away the incentive for people to break the law by intentionally transporting hogs. This policy would not work well anywhere with a well...

Buzz posted the video of your kudu on Facebook. If it’s any indication of what’s to come you are going to have some awesome footage.

In 2021 or 22 I had the delta agent tell me I needed a Permit from SA to get the rifle on the plane. I had a copy of my application. Again I was able to get it sorted out with some polite conversation.

That’s the first I’ve ever heard of that. In recent years I have experienced delta agents who really didn’t know what to do with guns, ammo, bows, etc. I went to Argentina in March and the argent kept trying to treat my bow like a firearm. I had to make him ask for help from one of his...

Here’s to a long healthy life on 4 wheels!! You’ve got quite a bit of work ahead of you, but I’m sure you can sort it out one day at a time. I’ll be praying for you, but if there is ever a way I could be of earthly assistance, please let me know.

Soak it all in. Can’t wait to hear more once you get back. I’ve been seeing some stuff Buzz posted on Facebook this week a wondering if it was from your trip. Trophy of a lifetime on that bushbuck.

A life well lived!!

The ejectors are the hard part. The ejectors didn’t show up until around 2016 or so. Lots of your used rifles have the extractors.

It’s a solution to a problem that didn’t exist. Nothing wrong with it, just no real need for it. .375 H&H fills that gap as well as anything. I suppose the same could be said about many cartridges.

Eh, my guess is that he’s not a scammer, but probably an older gentleman not familiar with all the ways and customs of the internet. He reacted poorly to being called a scammer.

I stay at Witwater guest house. It is a much nicer experience than the airport hotels. There are a number of good people who can handle the permits and the transport to Witwater.

Same buffalo. Bosses were soft and had some boiled away. These things happen. Cool mount. Enjoy with pride.

I never leave the truck without a solid in elephant country. I hunt with a double and there is almost always a solid in at least one barrel. For buff I prefer the first shot with a premium expanding and then solids for follow ups. Solids will really shine on any going away shots.

I'm jealous. You are in for a great adventure. Can't wait to hear all about it.

Y’all, get outside now. Look north. Take your phone with you. Visible with the naked eye. Brilliant with the phone cameras.

I’m excited for you. It will likely be life changing. Can’t wait to read all about it. Best advice I can give you is to relax and enjoy. It’s Africa and things tend to not go as planned from time to time. Take what the bush gives you and enjoy.

With a .500/.416 Impala X 5 35 to 75 yds Warthog 50 yds Zebra 50 yds Wildebeest 70 yds Honey Badger 10yds

No. I would think you would just put both rifles in your name. Why would you go through the hassle of putting one in his name? Also, not sure the age requirement. I took a rifle to SA by myself when I was 18, but that was 20 years ago.

That’ll do pig, that’ll do.

Howdy Neighbor. I’m a little South East of Macon.

Looks minute of lion to me!!!

That’s why they have been discontinued. The new premier models are going to carbon stocks and some carbon barrels. For the type of hunting i tend to do with a rifle, I actually like the extra weight. If I were going on a mountain hunt I’d look at some of their new light weight options...

Bergara Premier Highlander on clearance at Euro Optic. I have two of these. They outperform their price. At 1,300.00 its steal. Bergara Clearance.

I've got a VC over under 450/400 for sale on here which is honestly a really nice gun for the money. Used krieghoffs are also a good way to get a solid rifle at a very reasonable price.

I’m going to throw out an alternative. I use a garmin in reach2 messenger as a backup and way to communicate away from camp. I have used In Zim and Argentina with great success. It pairs with an app on your phone so messaging is easy. Text only. No photos, videos, or voice. Has an...

I took my 7 and 9 year old step daughters along with my pregnant wife. It was life changing for the girls. First time flying. First time in another country. First time being in terrain that wasn’t the South East. First time hunting. It matured them ina I really need to do a write up on the...

I’m really excited for you guys. It will be life changing for all of you. My only advice would be to stay away from the mechanical broadheads. Also, you have to really fight your natural instincts with regards to aiming. The vitals sit more forward than whitetails. A perfect behind...

Wise words sir. I think realistic training involves shooting freehand and with all types of improvised rests, like rocks, trees, backpacks, or whatever. I have a disorder called essential tremor that causes me to shake. With that, freehand is a struggle for me and requires training on my...

Elephant hunting is really the only area where a double offers a real advantage to those who can shoot them well. The ability to have an instant second shot is a big deal. I’m partial to my Krieghoff in .500/.416 with iron sights. I’m 3 for 3. Two side brains and 1 heart shot after a buddy...

I don’t keep up with things like American idol, but apparently this young man is somewhat local to me so it’s made the loval news. TMZ put out this hit piece on Will Mosley for hunting hogs with dogs. “PETA urges the public to vote according to their values and end his American Idol dream...

Anything over .500 is a novelty.

That’s not what that means. Unemployment is the number of people who are unemployed and looking for work. It does not account for the millions who have no interest in working.

I’ve ordered two or three times now. Great prices. Excellent service. I also like that they are actively trying to service our very niche market. I’ll be a regular for the foreseeable future.

I really need to block you guys.

Glad I was doing real work this morning and didn’t see this.

Internet is filled with reckless photo safari videos messing with elephants. I'm honestly surprised it doesn't happen more often. That seemed avoidable.

450 grains @ 2300 fps would be great for elephant. I’m a fan of the .416s shooting a 400 gr bullet about that speed. As to whether that can be accomplished though reloading, I wouldn’t have any idea.

I’ve done it before and it turned out just fine, but having someone there who knows how to get things done can be very valuable. It’s really not the place to save a dollar.

I would look for something between .243 and .500 nitro that you shoot well with soft bullet. Seriously, it doesn’t take much to kill a leopard. Shot placement is everything. .375 is ideal. A .300 mag also works where legal. I think this is really a job for a bolt gun. Any good scope...

Shooting from the truck is just that, shooting. It’s not nearly as rewarding as a proper stalk. Getting out of the truck and walking a few yards to shoot isn’t much better. Riding around shooting things from the truck doesn’t make for an enjoyable safari. I did do a drive by on a...

Limiting to CRF really hurts your options. There are plenty of very reliable push feed rifles. I'm a big fan of the stuff Bergara has been putting out. It's discontinued, but the Premier Highlander, is an exceptional value in my opinion. You may still be able to find one in stock.

I still like the old soft solid combo. On my last hunt we were hunting dagga boys in really think stuff. My ph had me load all solids. If you are somewhere with elephants you need to have some solids with you. Also, solids are good if you want to shoot something smaller. I never leave...

It is a poor name for an organization that wants to be an international organization. They kind of outgrew their name. I think they have done some great work for wildlife. I need to join.

Another vote for the pelican air. I switched last summer. My only complaint is that you never know if it’s going to come out with the regular bags or the cases.

12. Plains game in Limpopo. Next year I hunted two buffalo in Zambia. I was hooked before I ever went.

Sounds like a good verdict. I hope they get Baldwin too. He pressed on despite serious red flags and warnings about the safety issues. Whether he pulled the trigger(which he did) is completely irrelevant.

“Logical” and “Needs” have no place when discussing gun purchases. You need to go somewhere else with that kind of negativity. Lol.

If I ever change my mind and get into fancy watches I’ll hit you up for some advice. Somebody was telling me about a local watchmaker who was making some nice stuff. I never realized it was something individuals or smalls shops did.