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    Something I just learned about using my own cell phone in South Africa

    ATT has $10 per day, max $100 per month international plan. ATT generally has best network coverage in most foreign countries. Calls and texts. Wifi what's app on local Wi-Fi networks. I prefer what's app but found out not all my us friends on what's app.
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    ZIMBABWE: Zimbabwe With Buzz Charlton

    I once had the same problem with ticket agent in US. I now carry a printed copy of TSA regulations, stating carry in checked luggage. Ticket agents confuse clothing being in the ammo box with locked ammo box inside locked suitcase. RSA law strictly prohibits ammo case being checked as a separate...
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    Question about kudu cape

    Yes, I was planning on getting a neck mount vs shoulder mount. My instinct follow your comment re taxidermist already shying away seems like a cya statement. Once I receive mount from Botswana to late to object to quality of cape. Thanks
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    Question about kudu cape

    I have an awesome double broken horn kudu head mount being processed in Botswana. Today taxidermist mentioned kudu cape tends to have slippage and hair loss on ears and they are "tricky at best". Any one have experience with kudu cape issues? I Would I...
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    Victoria Falls After hunt tour

    Did Vic Falls last year between hunts. Spectacular ! Vic Falls hotel has an evening buffet with live native show that's great. Lookout restaurant on gorge great view & food for lunch. Get "double " entry visa for Zim if planning to cross into Zambia. Otherwise when leaving Zim you have to get in...
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    Victoria Falls

    I was in Vic Falls this past July for 3 days between hunt in Botswana and East Cape. The Victoria Falls Hotel has a spectacular evening buffet with tribal dancing entertainment. Unbelievable great experience, way cheaper and better than tourist trap "Booma" experience. Enjoy your visit.
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    Vic Falls Airport

    I always give $5 to airlink rifle handlers. Never had any problems. My hunting partner won't tip them and on 2 of our trips he had problems, delays that I did not have. $5 tip is well worth my avoiding unnecessary conversations with airline or govt bureaucrats.
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    General Pros and Cons of different countries

    I have hunted Botswana multiple times (as well as Namibia and RSA). Botswana opportunity for both PG and DG is unbelievable. I prefer PG cull hunts, and there are tremendous number of game farms with numerous species that are readily available at extremely reasonable pricing. Trophy hunting...
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    Delta from Capetown to Atlanta

    I plan on using Henry rifle permit to assist in capetown to eliminate the problems of new place/ new building. Used them many times in Jberg and they provide 5* service.
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    Delta from Capetown to Atlanta

    I'm heading to RSA in June. Flying delta from Atlanta to Jberg. Done this trip multiple times. This year I plan on heading to Capetown after I finish DG hunt in Botswana. Does anyone have experience flying delta direct flight from Capetown to Atlanta? Is this flight just as easy as the Jberg to...
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    Verney Carron 450/400

    What is LOP? Also do you have any reloading components? I'm willing to drive to meet you for ftf. Thanks
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    Cape Town hotel and sights

    I'm heading to Botswana for a DG hunt in May 2024. Looking to add a side trip to Cape Town. Any recommendations for hotel (waterfront district) or tour guides would be greatly appreciated.
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    416 Ruger Brass NIB

    Pm sent. Hopefully I did it correctly via your member profile.
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    416 Ruger Brass NIB

    I'll take all three. Sending pm regarding details.
 
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