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    Want a new scope

    And I have a NightHunter scope and it's quite different than any of the Burris scopes; see previous comments...
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    Want a new scope

    Both Steiner and Burris are owned by Beretta, but saying they are the same is inaccurate. Even though they are both owned by Beretta and the USA address is the same, they operate as separate entities. Burris Co. on paper owns Steiner and is the North American distributor for Steiner. However...
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    Stainless Steel Vs Blued

    Maybe the reason you can't recall an instance of where game was alerted by your gun glare is because you never saw them. They detected you and ran before you knew they were there...
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    Want a new scope

    My 2¢... Take a look at the Burris Veracity; MSRP about $1,100.00 but can be found on Amazon for about $750.00... 5-25x50mm 30mm main tube Side focus and parallax adjustment True zero click stop adjustment knobs
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    Want a new scope

    Buy the best optics you can especially if you tend to shoot at longer ranges; 500+ meters. I suggest finding the extra $$ and buying a top end scope such as Swarovski, Leica, Zeiss or Steiner. As I just posted in another thread, I sold a "redundant" rifle and used the $$ to upgrade my scope...
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    Stainless Steel Vs Blued

    I too like the corrosion resistant quality of SS, but dislike the increased glare. My solution... I had Cerakote applied to the barrel and action of the SS. Now, instead of two identical rifles; one with SS for Alaska/Canada/Rocky Mts. and one without for Africa, I have just the one SS...
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    Need some help with making the right choice

    Joester, Many, many people have .300 WSM and therefore, I think it will be around a long time. .30-06? Well, since rifles shooting that cartridge have been around for over 100 years, ammo manufacturers are concerned and have reduced the loads in an attempt to avoid any liability issues from...
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    Need some help with making the right choice

    Okay, My 2¢... I believe the feeding issue with the WSM's is partially due to the geometry of the case; short, fat and therefore, the neck length/shoulder angles. But more blame goes to the rebated rim. A reason I do not shoot WSM's. My preference is somewhat of a newcomer to the market that...
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    Need Help Deciding on Next Safari Destination...

    Hey Phil! Good to hear from you. The last we spoke was at last year's "Get Together" dinner at the DSC convention. I met a PH from Hartzview and he and I discussed the Northwest Province. I can't make it this year as I will be in Brazil, but my hunting buddy is trying to make it if he can...
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    Need Help Deciding on Next Safari Destination...

    Brickburn... I think you are on to something. I may not spend the same amount of time as you did, but the idea may be the solution. BTW, nice pix! And yes, there is hunting in Europe! I have stalking Red Stag in Scotland and Chamois, Mountain Red Stag and Russian Boar in Austria on the...
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    Need Help Deciding on Next Safari Destination...

    Brickburn, Well, aren't you the s**t disturber! Stay for a month! My wife would have a fit or require a looooong trip to Europe to even the score... LOL! Seriously, how would you suggest organizing that trip? One PH in different locations or two PH's?
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    Need Help Deciding on Next Safari Destination...

    Thanx for the reply... Great suggestion to pick a couple of priorities and see what else presents itself. As for high fence, I would prefer to avoid it unless its a huge ranch/concession (50K acres+).
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    Need Help Deciding on Next Safari Destination...

    James, Thanx for the reply... To answer your questions, I am open to a new PH and any country that best suits our needs (wants?). If I could hunt a trophy Gemsbok and he could hunt a trophy Kudu and the other trophies would fall into place as they presented themselves, as suggested by...
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    Need Help Deciding on Next Safari Destination...

    My hunting buddy and I went on our first safari last year in S. Africa; Limpopo. We both had hopes of taking a big Kudu. Well, I did, he didn't. Mine measured 58 5/8"... While we both left feeling quite pleased with our overall adventure, he understandably felt a bit unfulfilled. I'm certain...
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    My Experience w/ Shipping Trophies...

    NICE wall, Dude! Sorry to hear of your misfortune. It makes my issues seem trivial. I'm sure when I say this, all will agree... thanks for sharing as there are good lessons to be learned here...
 
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