Recent content by Dan458

I saw good numbers of BIG Tsessebee bulls while hunting Buffalo with @BAYLY SIPPEL SAFARIS . Would definitely recommend if that’s what you’re after

That’s a fine looking knife

The camera man is the MVP here

Great video and excellent advice for the client looking to maximise their opportunities. If you choose to hunt traditional like many of us do then you have to be willing to sacrifice opportunities in pursuit of the experience. I’m glad you called out the quick release nonsense. QR rings are far...

With trophy taxidermy and freight costs now equaling or even exceeding the cost of the hunt I’ve been thinking of ways to make it more economical. I’m not at the stage where I’d leave them behind although I can see that becoming an option in the future. Does anyone know if it’s possible to...

I’ve taken the hoods off mine. Faster target acquisition and less bulk to get caught on things

Not sure what you’re saying but it’s a nice gun to be sure

I did similar with my first Buff trip. 9.3 for plains game and 458 Lott for the Buff. 80 is a lot of ammo but at least you don’t have to worry about running out. I would do 30/50 split. Gives you plenty to spare if you have to sight in one of the rifles. Projectile wise, either straight TSX or...

Wise man. We could all learn from you and have more money for hunting!

During my Buffalo trip this year the airline lost my checked bag including my ammo. I sent a WhatsApp to my PH during a stop over telling him what had happened and he managed to find a friend with some components and they spent their Sunday making loads for me. These duly did the job with a one...

This is a great hunt. Each day you rise before the sun and drive the roads and check water holes for tracks. Once you find a suitable track it invariably leads into the thick stuff. You might be on it for 5 minutes or 5 hours with the suspense building the whole time. I had 6 days of hard...

Welcome from South Australia mate! Sounds like you have some great adventures planned. Kamchatka is top of my bucket list. Don’t write off Africa though, it’s a special place

Have you used this load before? As mentioned above, I would be worried about expansion. It would be worth stepping down in weight if you want to run a TSX

Looks like a great trip. Is this at Madikwe?

On a cow hunt you’re going to be tracking a herd. You have more eyes and noses to contend with and having to select a past prime cow out of the herd makes it difficult. Not the same experience as a bull hunt though where you are tracking lone or small groups of dugga boys.